MTB Uphill Challenge 2022

MTB Uphill Challenge is a first series race of 7 competitions in different venues designed like in mtb world cup. 

With the slogan “Race for Train”, the races happened in Kathmandu valley and were accessible for the cycling athletes who are living inside the valley. 

The race took place in Tarebhir, Kalupande, Deurali, Hattiban, Lakuri bhanjyang, Chhapakharka and Phulchoki respectively.

This race helped athletes to start training as well as the biking industry. 

The popularity of cycling as a recreational activity is fast growing. Still we need sports cycling events to find talented athletes who could represent the nation in future. 

The all age category system encouraged most of the cycling people engaged in race to have athletic experience. 

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Athletes had fun after every series because they usually got to the top of the hills and took views of mountain ranges. 

Nepal is a small mountainous country. And the terrain here is the best place for mountain bike training.

Whether for recreational purposes or for personal improvement or for Elite Training, such events should be organized quite often all around the country.

All Nepal Cycling School athletes, junior, youth, female, elites participated and grabbed medals.

Laxmi Magar won the race in Elite Women Category followed by Usha Khanal and Indra Kumari Tamang (Isha Tamang).

Similarly, Laxman Malla, Kumar Tamang, Achyut Krishna Kharel became first, second and third respectively on Elite Men Category.

In Junior Category, Rahul Waiba became the winner followed by Himan Upadhyay and Sushim Chitrakar.

Youth category was bagged by Purna Raj Tamang.

Objectives of MTB Uphill Challenges WERE

Here’s the list of objectives on this event

• The primary focus of this race is to keep mountain biking enthusiasts engaged.
• To boost riders’ performance.
• To garner a strong bond of MTB fraternity among the bikers.
• To enhance the feeling of a healthy competitive spirit.
• To inspire and motivate emerging budding riders.

Categories on MTB Uphill Challenge WERE

• Juniors, 12-18 (Men/Women)
• Elite/Open, 19 above (Men/Women)
• Master, 30 plus (Men/Women)
• Veteran, 40 plus (Men/Women)
• Grand Master, 50 plus (Men/Women)
• Senior, 60 plus (Men/Women)