The Phaplu Mountain Bike Club organised the first-ever Enduro Ratnange Mountain Race competition in Solukhumbu on May 7th, 2023.
The event, aimed at promoting mountain races and tourism in high-altitude regions, saw participation of 26 riders, including two foreign participants, across four categories.
Rajesh Magar and Nishma Shrestha emerged as the champions of the competition, showcasing exceptional performances in their respective categories.
Magar won the men's category, while Shrestha won the women's category.
Other notable winners included Dinesh Maharjan, Manoj Shrestha, and Vinesh Tuladhar in the master's category, and Chhiring Pasang Sherpa and Durvesh Vikram Shah in the junior's category.
Magar and Shrestha bagged a purse of Rs30,000 each. The runners-up and third-placed contestants got Rs20,000 and Rs10,000, respectively.
The two participants in the juniors category received gift hampers from Columbia and KTM CTY, one of the official sponsors of the first-ever Enduro Ratnange.
The successful conclusion of the Enduro Ratnange Mountain Race competition highlights the growing popularity of mountain biking in Nepal, especially due to the efforts of organizations like the Phaplu Mountain Bike Club, to promote adventure sports and tourism in the country.
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