Kanchenjunga Mountain Biking Championship

Sports enthusiasts will be flocking to the India in region of West Sikkim this May for the first ever Kanchenjunga Mountain Biking Championship.Bikers will race through the Kanchenjunga range, with spectators likely to be as engrossed in the backdrop as they will be the race itself.The route taken is around 30 kilometres in length, with a mixture of flat roads, rough tracks and most challenging of all, trek routes.Riders will reach an altitude of 8,000 feet but will get the chance to experience some of the most breathtaking views on offer in India.Organisers Hee-Bermoik Tourism, the Development and Heritage Conservation Society and the Nepal Mountain Tour say that they are expecting around 30 to 40 riders to compete in the event.The race is due to take place on 12 May and coincides with the Kalez valley heritage festival which kicks off on 10 May.