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Organization : Uttarakhand Department of Tourism
Competition Name : Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2016 2nd Edition
Event Dates : 8th to 16th April 2016

Website : http://mtbuttarakhand.in/
Register Here : http://cyclingfederationofindia.org/web/

Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge:

** Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand in association with Cycling Federation of India is organizing 2nd edition of The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge, a premier mountain biking cycling event, from 8th to 16th April 2016.

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** The nine day event will have six biking days covering altogether 628 kms of ultimate ride across eight districts of Uttarakhand namely – Nainital, Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri Uttarkashi and Dehradun. This race will be among one of the longest MTB races in Asia.

** The race will have six stages, while keeping a day off as rest day at Tehri before the last two legs. Starting from the beautiful lake town of Nainital on 9th April 2016, New Tehri, Chinyalisaur with finish of last leg at Mussoorie. The price distribution and closing ceremony will be at Dehradun on 16th April 2016.

** Participants in the event as athlete or spectator will provide visitors an opportunity to experience great Himalayan views, tranquil serene lakes and forested hills. Green valleys, river sides and rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.

** Altogether 100 International/ national participants will be taking part in this event.
** The boarding, lodging and local transportation will be provided by the organizers.
** No entry fee will be charged from the participants.
** There will be prizes for each of the six stages of the event and overall race prize.

The registration for the event can be done at Cycling Federation of India website: cyclingfederationofindia.org

Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility for Participation in “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge-2016, 2nd Edition” (8th to 16th April 2016)
** Valid rider license issued by Cycling Federation of India for elite Cyclist
** Should be in possession of a MTB cycle as per specification of UCI.
** Elite riders, who have participated in a National/ State Championship/ other recognized races of CFI
** Local riders should obtain their rider license from CFI by application duly submitted on line.
** Total no. of entries will not exceed 100 and entries will be first come first basis.

MTB Uttarakhand Championship 2016 Prize:
Total prize money will be Rs.10 Lakhs.