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Race Report | 11th Running of Hero MTB Himalaya

30.10.2015
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The 11th running of India’s oldest MTB event, The Hero MTB Himalaya race has taken place with riders challenged by huge altitudes and rough terrain. This year 68 riders took part in the race and were rewarded by the amazing landscape and culture that the stages weaved through.

The riders were challenged by the high altitudes and their resulting lack of oxygen.
The riders were challenged by the high altitudes and their resulting lack of oxygen.

The race took part across 7 tough stages over 8 days with a total elevation of 15,000m and total distance of 620km. The terrain the riders were faced with varied from jeep tracks, to gravel, mud, sand, streams, single tracks, pine forests…

An amazing setting.
An amazing setting.
There were 4 catagories, Open Women’s Solo, Master’s Solo, Team of Two and Open Men’s Solo.
There were 4 catagories, Open Women’s Solo, Master’s Solo, Team of Two and Open Men’s Solo.
40 of the 68 starters finished.
40 of the 68 starters finished.
Riders enjoyed the changing terrains and landscapes.
Riders enjoyed the changing terrains and landscapes.
The open jeep tracks seen some high speed descents.
The open jeep tracks seen some high speed descents.
Luis Leao Pinto followed closely by Pau Zamora and Andi Seewald in third position.
Luis Leao Pinto followed closely by Pau Zamora and Andi Seewald in third position.
Picture (L to R): Ilda Periera, Catherine Willaimson – winner in Women’s Category, Laxmi Magar.
Picture (L to R): Ilda Periera, Catherine Willaimson – winner in Women’s Category, Laxmi Magar.
Men's Solo podium, Luis Leao Pinto, Andi Seewald and Pau Zamora.
Men’s Solo podium, Luis Leao Pinto, Andi Seewald and Pau Zamora.

Overall Results

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For more information about the race and to enter 2016’s edition visit mtbhimalaya.com.

Words & Photos: MTB Himalaya

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