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The Himalayan Times (Mobile)

KATHMANDU: While some prefer cycling to commute, others use it for the purpose of exercising. Whatever the purpose, cycling is beneficial both to the human health and environment.
And to promote cycling as a life style, Epic Events Nepal in association with Lalitpur Cycling Association is set to organise the Kathmandu Bike Festival 2013.
At a press meet held at Moksh, Jhamsikhel on May 16, it was informed that the second edition of the festival will take place on May 19 at Gyanodaya International Residential School, Khokana, Lalitpur.
Nirakar Yakthumba, Director of Epic Events informed, “This event is organised to develop cycling as a lifestyle and help in promoting adventure sports and tourism in Nepal. This event will create a platform for Nepali riders where they can give an international level performance. This further helps in connecting mountain bikers of all countries.”
The festival will feature events like Springwood Inter School Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, Kali Dirt Jump Competition, F1 Race, B-buoying and BMX stunts.
The Cross Country Mountain Bike Race will be held in two loops which will cover a distance of 7.10 km. A total of 12 schools from Kathmandu are participating in this competition. Meanwhile, individuals can take part in Kali Dirt
Jump Competition and F1 Race.
A judging panel
comprising Bo Percival, a Canadian international cyclist along with Nepali cyclists Shakar Yakthumba, Shyam Limbu and Umang Shrestha will adjudge the competitions. And the winners will be awarded with cycling accessories, trophies and certificates.
After watching the events, you can satiate your hunger at the different food stalls featured at the festival. Not to miss are the fun games for people of all ages.
The bike festival also includes stalls of bike accessories and Mountain Bike & Adventure Gear Expo is one of them.
During the press meet, it was also informed that a door prize of a Mountain Bike (Commencial-Ramones II) worth Rs 90,000 will be awarded on the entry ticket of Rs 50 — each through a lucky draw.
The Himalayan Times is the title sponsor of the event.