MTB Meghalaya

Race Itinerary:

Day 1: (11th October2018) Registration day

Picking up from the air port. It will be a two and a half hours’ drive from the airport to Shillong. Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Arrive in Shillong. Rally (around city).

• Briefing / Bike check (6 PM)
• Dinner at 8 PM
• Return to dormitories

Day 2 :( 12th October 2018) Race Day 1

Assemble at Fire brigade Ground by 6 AM Flag off (warm up ride) 6:30 AM till 7th mile (10km). Official race starts at 8:00 am from 7th mile to Mawphanlur(65 km total distance). Mawphanlur is a village located in Mawthadraishan Block of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. Situated in rural region of West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, it is one among the 104 villages of Mawthadraishan Block of West Khasi Hills district. 

This dirt route will be a  total distance of 65 kms, with approx 10 kms flat and the rest a mix of major ascent and partial downhill.  

Arrive at Mawphanlur and stage ends.

Have your lunch with fellow riders. Check-in at camp site

Post that we can head for some activities

• 5:30 : Evening tea
• 6:00 pm : Bonfire
• 7:30 pm : Dinner

Day 3 :( 13th October 2018) Race Day 2

Post breakfast, we head for the start line 7:00 am : Flag off (warm up ride) Mawphanlur to Markasa (4km). 8:00 am : Race Start from Makasa to Mawlyngbna (83 km total distance). Mawlyngbna village is situated around 12 kms away south of Mawsynram, the wettest place on Earth. Mawlyngbna is a clean village, next only to Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia. Mawlyngbna is a pristine tourist spot with virgin forest, waterfalls, springs and a kayaking paradise at Umkakhoi and a reserve for pitcher plant, local species known as nepenthes khasiana.
 

Amazing single-track with great flow, tons of jumps, and fast terrain. Arrive at Mawlyngbna Stage Ends.

Enjoy the lunch with other rides

post that activities can be done at Mawlyngbna

• Evening Tea
• 6:00 pm : Prize Distributions
• After Prize Distributions we have a small party
• 8:30 pm : Dinner

Day 4 :( 14th October 2018) Check out

• 8:00 am : Breakfast/Check-out
• 10:00 am : Depart from Mawlyngbna to Shillong

 

 

Registration

Race Category

There are following participating categories in MTB Meghalaya Challenge 2018 –

• Men Expert Solo
• Women Expert Solo
• Student Solo (14-18 years)
• Leisure rider

 

How to Enter?

To join the ride, it’s very simple; just fill the online registration form. Follow the instructions there & pay the registration fee.

 

Verification of payment – It is recommended to add a comment or description while making the payment for quick verification. Otherwise, you need to send an email of your payment receipt to us at connect@walktohimalayas.com. Our team will verify your transaction and will share the confirmation details via email.

Your registration is only confirmed on the full payment of the fee.

You can also reach us at 022-40102837/09594785345/07045455570 or mail us at connect@walktohimalayas.com / siddhartha@walktohimalayas.com / Zeeshan@walktohimalayas.com

 

 

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