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The Mustang region in the Himalayas of Nepal is a land so beautiful, it has long been the ultimate dream for adventurers all over the world. Here, the sacred peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri – shining with snow all year round, tower over the Kali Gandaki River, forming the deepest valley on the planet.
Follow local rider Mandil Pradhan as he rides in the shadows of the world’s highest mountains, through mystic Himalayan villages, on trails that have been trodden upon for centuries.
Phil Evans is on to something. Seven years ago he got the idea that traveling Nepal’s rugged and rewarding Annapurna Circuit on a mountain bike would be one hell of a stage race. The following year he put his curiosity to rest and organized a six day bike race and the rest is progressive history. Phil’s heart beats for two things. Epic mountain bike racing, and the people who are willing to follow him into his dreams. The first year was not too far from being just a dream. Phil’s reality was that the international racers from abroad didn’t know much about the race, so registration was sparsely filled. Secondly, Nepal’s local riders, although talented enough to compete at an international level … Pictures and more