event info
Pokhara Enduro Race 2022
Pokhara Enduro race will be held over two competing days over six stages. Two fully-supported practice days will allow riders to gain confidence in the unfamiliar terrain. The very best trails that the area has to offer will be included, encompassing a scenic and challenging route of some 3 to 4 hours of riding per day, containing six timed stages in total to be contested over the two days. At times, shuttle uplifts will be included wherever necessary to move athletes around the course.
Besides the primary enduro race, other sub-activities such as a festival for biking and sports equipment, live concert, local immersion via bike clinic, and auxiliary “Race with the Gurkhas” running event among others.
While the target is 100 international participants from more than 15 countries, the race will also involve global media including photographers, videographers and vloggers along with trail builders from various countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan and South Africa.
Date: 14 to 17 March 2022
Race HQ: Lakeside
Race Tracks: Aarva Hills, next to Kau Danda
Format: Enduro Race
Activities: Festival and live race screening area at the lakeside to engage locals and other visitors.
when
14-17 MARCH, 2022
where
Arba-Bijaya Hill
Pokhara, Nepal
Race Categories
Elite: For professional Racers
Junior: Above 13 & Under 21 (male/Female)
Open: 21-39 (Male/Female)
Masters: 40-49 (Male/Female)
Veterans: 50+ (Male/Female)
race route
About the
area
Pokhara Enduro Race takes place at the Arba-Bijaya hill range 10KM east of the lakeside. The highest point of the Arba hill range starts at 1400 meters above sea level, a perfect launch point for the race. The hill range has thick sub-tropical vegetation and a network of Natural tracks making it ideal for Pokhara Enduro. The variation in terrain makes these trails a perfect destination for Enduro lovers. The two river systems fencing the eastern and western flanks of the hill demarcates the Natural endpoints of the race runs.
Pokhara Enduro Race Route
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Please pay special attention to the following Race related
Important Information
2-day practice: We will facilitate two practice days on all 6 stages of the special sections for you to gain familiarity with the new terrain.
2-day enduro race: mainly flat and climbing sections are untimed and mostly descending sections are timed. 2 to 3 hours of riding per day, with 3 timed sections throughout each day. Times will be added together over the span of the 2 days to get your overall result at the end of the event.
Each day, riders will be transported up the hill to an assembly point and from there they can expect a starting transfer stage of easy uphill ridge riding for 0.8 km.
Uplifts by Vehicle
4-wheel drive trucks may provide very limited vehicular uplifts for the subsequent stages of the race. The details of uplifts will be provided during the race briefing, if any.
WHAT KIND OF PROTECTION AND BIKE APPAREL DO I NEED?
- Helmets are mandatory to be worn whenever a rider is pedaling their bike. The helmet can either be full-face or half-lid according to the individual’s comfort level. Helmets with a removable chin guard/piece are also acceptable. Knee pads are the other piece of mandatory apparel (for timed stages).Other recommended apparel include:
- Additional body armour (elbow pads, chest protector, back protector, etc) according to the individual’s comfort level
- Padded shorts or bib shorts
- Full-fingered gloves
- Eye protection (sunglasses or goggles)
- Two or more sets of comfortable riding shorts + jersey
As part of their packing list, all participants must bring along:
- A storm-shell/waterproof jacket
- A synthetic insulated jacket or insulated fleece/wool mid-layer
- One or more insulated beanie/balaclava/headscarf
- A pair of sunglasses or goggles (with tinted lenses for bright sunlight) Besides, the recommended equipment includes (but are not limited to) the following:
- Warm gloves / Warm socks
- Spare clothing & sturdy walking/running shoes/flipflops for casual hiking & sightseeing
- Lip balm/Sunscreen/Ear plugs
- Head torch
- Baby wipes and/or anti-bacterial hand sanitiser gel
DO I NEED INSURANCE TO TAKE PART IN THE POKHARA ENDURO?
- Yes. The event passes through woods and hard-to-access areas. A costly means of evacuation maybe necessary for the event in an emergency. All participants must have insurance that will cover this and any medical treatment that may be required.
- All successful entrants to the event must show proof of insurance on the race briefing day. Anyone without adequate insurance will not be allowed to take part in the event.
Itinerary
Race schedule
International participants must arrive at the Kathmandu International Airport (KTM) on or before 12 March 2022. They will then travel 200 KM by road to Pokhara(PKR) the next day. There is an option to fly (25 Minutes) domestic airlines to Pokhara at additional cost. Please get in touch with us if you need additional arrangements outside the official schedule.
| 12-Mar-22 | 13-Mar-22 | 14-Mar-22 | 15-Mar-22 | 16-Mar-22 | 17-Mar-22 | 18-Mar-22 | 19-Mar-22 |
| Participants Arrive | Travel to Pokhara | 07:00 - Breakfast | 07:00 - Breakfast | 07:00 - Breakfast | 07:00 - Breakfast | 06:00 - Breakfast | 07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast |
| Transfer to official Hotel | Check into the official hotel | 08:00 - Shuttle Uplift for practice | 08:00 - Shuttle uplift for practice | 08:00 - Shuttle Uplift for Race Day 1 | 08:00 - Shuttle Uplift for Race Day 2 | 07:00 - Travel back to Kathmandu | 09:00 - onwards Transfer to airport |
| Handover Bike bags to logistics Team | Collect Bike + Test ride | 13:00 - Shuttle back to Hotel | 13:00 - Shuttle back to Hotel | 10:00 - First racer descent SS1 | 10:00 - First racer descent SS5 | 14:00 - Check into Hotel | |
| 19:00 - Group Dinner | 18:00 - Race Briefing | R & R (self explore) | 17:00 Shuttle back to Hotel | 15:00 - Last rider at the end of SS4 | 15:00 - Last rider at the end of SS8 | 15:00 - collect back bike | |
| R & R (self explore) | R & R (self explore) | R&R (Self Explore) | 16:00 - Shuttle Complete back to hotels | 16:00 - Shuttle Complete back to hotels | 18:30- Group Dinner | ||
| R&R (Self Explore) | 17:00 - Pack bike and handover to logistics | R&R(Self Explore) | |||||
| 18:00 - Race closing ceremony | |||||||
| R&R(Self Explore) |
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