“Tenzing Norgay MTB Challenge” 2nd Edition

Tenzing Norgay MTB Challenge 1 st Edition, organized by Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, from 27 -29 May 2019 in Chatakpur Cycle Park (Darjeeling) turned out to be a great success with participants coming from all over India and neighbouring countries.

However, due to Covid-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown, the 2 nd
Edition, which was planned for 27 May 2020, was deferred.

Now, with opening of tourist activities and to bring back normalcy, besides
supporting local economy and adventure sports,

The Tenzing Norgay MTB Challenge 2 nd Edition is rescheduled to be held on 01 – 02Nov 2020.

Fit India

The race is also aimed to encourage masses to participate in outdoor sports, maintain healthy lifestyle and support the mission “FIT INDIA” movement for a better tomorrow.

Categories in 2ND EDITION “TENZING NORGAY MTB CHALLENGE”:

To ensure participation from across the world, the event has been divided into following categories. Athletes and masses can participate in the event live in Darjeeling or through virtual submission of ride details:
(a) Participation in Darjeeling on 02 Nov 2020:
(i)
TENZING NORGAY MTB CHALLENGE (Race For
Professional Cyclists (35 Kms): The Race will start on 02 Nov 2020
from Mungpoo and will finish at Tiger Hill passing through the 3 rd Mile
forest area, Chatakpur Cycle Trek.
(ii)
TENZING NORGAY MTB CHALLENGE MTB Cyclothon: The
Cyclothon will start from Mungpoo and will finish at Tiger Hill passing
through the 3 rd Mile forest area, Chatakpur Cycle Trek.
(Cut off time to complete the Cyclothon is 02:30Hrs).
NOTE: Certificates and Medals will be presented to all participants
beside prizes as per different Categories.

(b)Virtual Participation across the World on 01 Nov 2020 ( Sunday)

Those who can’t come to Darjeeling can participate in Virtual mode of
TENZING NORGAY MTB CHALLENGE MTB Cyclothon and submit their ride
details of completing 35 kms ride on 01 Nov 2020 via Starva or any other
Cycle ride app (due to varying terrain and different, weather conditions at
different places, no time limit has been fixed to finish the 35 kms distance).

Note Successful completion of 35 kms ride will entitle for Digital
Certificate. Participation medal can be provided on request, as per
application form.

Detailed itinerary, promotional video link and participation form is enclosed for your reference.
You are requested to kindly give wider publicity to this event. Also, you may
like to detail individuals as well as team participation which would go a long way to make the event a success.

Click Here to read/Download Notification
Event Website: Tenzing Norgay MTB Challenge Website