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Race Preview: Himalayan Highest MTB Race – Sky is the Limit

08.10.2014
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The race will take place from July 2nd until the July 11th and the route will cross 3 passes higher then 5000mt. The HHMR is going to be one of the most important stages race in the word and for sure the highest.

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The starting and finishing point will be in the small city of Leh, at 3500mt height, which is also the lower altitude of the race. HHMR is going to be a six-stage race in the amazing landscape of Ladakh (also known as ‘the little Tibet’), surrounded by the incredible Himalyan picks.

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The ‘1° Trofeo SKY IS THE LIMIT’ – 2015, is an additional challenge in the race. In the last stage of the HHMR, the bikes will have to cross the highest motorable pass in the world. There will be a special trophy SKY IS THE LIMIT, with a race against the clock climbing the Khardung pass 5602 mt.

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Wheels Without Borders organises this event and also supports the charity ‘Cycling for World Peace’ and their projects. In 2015 WWB will support the creation of anew hospital in Zanskar, collaborating with the charity ‘Associazione Nazionale Dentisti Italiani – ANDI’ (Italian National Association of Dentists).

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The Himalayan Highest MTB Race–Ladakh 2015 represents a unique experience, whether participants would like to challenge their limits or simply enjoy the opportunity to cycle in the mistic land of Ladakh.

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