Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2017 : mtbuttarakhand.co.in

Organisation : Uttarakhand Department of Tourism
Competition Name : Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2017
Event Dates : 08th-16th April 2017

Website : mtbuttarakhand [dot] co [dot] in

Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge:

Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand in association with Cycling Federation of India is organizing 3rd edition of The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge, a premier mountain biking cycling event, from 8th to 16th April 2017.

Related : Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2016 : www.contest.net.in/11484.html

The Nine days event will have seven biking days covering altogether 884 kms of Ultimate ride across ten districts of Uttarakhand namely – Nainital, Almora, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Uttarkashi & Dehradun. This race will be among one of the longest MTB races in Asia.

The race will have seven stages, while keeping a day off as rest day at Karnaprayag before the last four legs. Starting from the beautiful lake town of Nainital on 8th April 2017.

Note:
** A qualifying race will be organized at Nainital on 7th April 2017 for final shortlisting of top 50 elite riders for the main 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: www.cyclingfederationofindia.org

Eligibility Criteria:
** Eligibility for Participation in “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge-2017, 3rd Edition” (8th to 16th April 2017)
** 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.
** A qualifying race will be organized at Nainital on 7th April 2017 for final shortlisting of top 50 elite riders for the main event.

Prize:
Total prize money will be Rs.10 Lakhs.

FAQ:
Q1: Who organises “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge” ?
“The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge” is organised by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) in association with CFI(Cycling Federation of India).

Q2: What are the duration of “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge”?
8th-16th April 2017

Q3: What is the starting point of this Event?
The starting point of “The Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge” is the Hills of Nainital in the kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

Q4: Is there any entry fee for participation?
There is no entry fee for participation.

Q5: How can I obtain CFI rider license?
CFI rider’s license can be obtained by applying online at CFI (Cycling Federation of India)

Q6: How can one register for the race?
Online registration is available in CFI (Cycling Federation of India) website.