Introduction
Nepal, the land of Himalayas, is best suited for the adventure activities. The change in altitudes and structure of terrain at very short distance, being its characteristics, it has been a destination for adventure sports activities.Mountain biking started in Nepal in late 1980s. It started as commercial mountain bike tour in Nepal but nowadays many people ride their mountain bike for fun and exercise too.To promote adventure sports in Nepal, various sports competitions have been organized in the past. In all of these events, the number of local as well as international participants seemed quite encouraging.In order to attract the interest groups/individuals from local, regional and international level towards adventure sports, the Nepal Mountain Bike Tours P. Ltd. (NMB) has proposed to organize Nepal Mountain Bike Race 2008 on 4th October. The race will be launched in a newly developed mountain biking route: Goldhunga - Mudkhu Bhanjyang - Cho Gaun -Dharmasthali – Gattekhola - Chimur gaun – Jhor – Sapan tirtha – Tokha - BudhanilKantha. The proposed route includes beautiful landscape with local village style settings and a panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley.We firmly believe that such programs will provide good promotional benefits to Nepal in the long run and eventually contribute to promote adventure sports in Nepal.

Objectives
‘To promote and develop Nepal as an adventure sports playground’

Rationale
The sports activities have contributed greatly in promoting Nepal and attracting foreigners towards Nepal. The mountain biking races organized so far have been instrumental in promoting mountain biking activities in Nepal. Hence, we firmly believe this attempt will give additional mileage to promote Nepal in international arena. The interest shown by local as well as international groups in this proposed event will help to make this event a great success.

Implementation

When:
Where: Goldhunga - Mudkhu Bhanjyang - Cho Gaun - Dharmasthali – Gattekhola, Chimur gaun – Jhor – Sapan tirtha – Tokha.
Who: Nepal Mountain Bike Tours Private Limited.
Race Director: Mr.Ranjan Rajbhandari

Sponsorship Benefits:
Announce name during press conference
Logo/name on back drop of prize distribution ceremony
Logo/name on all outgoing mails (printed on official letter head)
Logo/name on Race Entry Form
Two banners at start/finish point and one in race course
Names on all press releases
Race video and pictures will be broadcast through different local press/media
Name on Report to be submitted to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and others
Logo/names on certificates and T-shirts
Names on Number plate (Front and Back) for Main sponsor
Publish in various megazines
Write logo/name in Promotional meterial.
Promotion through websites
Sponsor will distribute prizes

How: The overall management of the race will be done by the Nepal Mountain Bike P. Ltd. Mr. Rajbhandari, Race Director will be responsible for handling all the technical aspects of the Rally.

Categories:
Men's Elite/Open
Master
Woman
Junior ( 17-18 age)

Entry Deadline:
(Entry Fee includes Lunch, certificate, Cash prize to winners, and door prizes)

Race Course: Goldhunga - Mudkhu Bhanjyang - Cho Gaun -Dharmasthali – Gattekhola - Chimur gaun – Jhor – Sapantritha – Tokha.

Distance: Approximately 30 kms
Race total average hours: 4 hours
Expected Race participants: 150 (All Categories)
Prizes: Trophy, Certificates, t-shirt and Cash Prizes

Pakage Itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Bike to Shivapuri Reserve via Raniban - ride 53km - overnight in a resort
Day 3: Bike to Chisopani - ride 40 km. - overnight in a Teahouse
Day 4: Bike to Nagarkot - ride 35km. - overnight in a Hotel.
Day 5: Bike to Dhulikhal - ride 65km. - overnight in a resort
Day 6: Bike to Lakhure Bhanjyang via Namo Buddha
Day 7: Bike to Kathmandu o/n hotel
Day 8: Race o/n hotel.
Day 9: International Departure.

Cost : USD 500 per person.

Includes : Bike, guide, helmet, water bottle case, airport arrival/departure transport, accomodation hotel/guest house and National parks fees.

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