mtbhimalaya.com MTB HIMALAYA 2014 India’s Premier Bicycling Challenge : HASTPA Himachal Pradesh

Name of the Organisation : HASTPA (mtbhimalaya.com)
Type of Announcement : MTB HIMALAYA 2014 India’s Premier Bicycling Challenge

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MTB HIMALAYA 2014 :
HASTPA proudly present India’s premier international mountain biking challenge, the legendary Himalayan adventure event, MTB Himalaya 2014.

This season HASTPA has energized the event with fresh ideas brought about with an experience of 9 years pedaling through the most gruesome terrains of the Himalayas. We have an advanced route, better cycling conditions, and revamped structured management, for an altogether distinct and improved cycling adventure.

Ride through uncharted interiors, hike through deep forests, soak in the sun and experience nature all around. Pedal your way through gut wrenching uphills, dangerous downhills, village back roads, beautiful meadows, thick vegetation, jeep tracks and savor real mountain biking as you live through 6 days of adventure racing covering 500 km/380 miles, 3250 mt above sea level and take on the Himalayan Challenge.

The adventure commences in Shimla as the race is flagged off on 27th September and (the registrations / briefings are done the day before). The next 6 days put you through obstacles and test your perseverance. Gear up for an inconceivable journey through the grandiose of the Himalayas. For technical information about mountain biking, checkout MTB Himalaya Technical Brochure for details.

Categories :
There are following riding/participating categories in MTB Himalaya 2014.
Open Men Solo
Open Women Solo
Masters Solo (age 40 and above)
Team of Two
Sponsored Rider
Supporter
Tripper

** The minimum age of participation in any category is 18 years.
** Entries open on 15th December 2013 and close on 10th September 2014.
** For each category to be competitive a minimum of 5 contestants/ teams are mandatory.

Registration Details
** Each participant has to register independently.
** Your registration is only considered a binding document once your registration forms have been received along with the full fees.
** Click here to register online
** if you are not able to register online then you may register by downloading this registration form and sending a scanned copy of it after filing it up at mtbhimalaya[at]hastpa.org

** You may also forward a printed version of the form along with a DD/Cheque in favour of “Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association” payable at Shimla by post/courier to the following address:
HASTPA
A-5, Commercial Complex, MC Parking
Near Lift, Cart Road, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh , INDIA
171 001

Discounts :
** There is a 25% discount for students and bonafide Himachal Pradesh residents.
** Please note that supports for riders will also follow the same fee structure.
** The organizers reserve the right to award waiver of any kind on the registration fees to anyone.
** Only Individual Solo riders and Teams of two (2) participants qualify for participation.
** This pricing is applicable for all the registration & confirmation on or before 5 PM IST ,31st January,2014 .
** 10% discount to past MTB Himalaya riders.
** 10% discount for early bird entries which are received and confirmed by 31st March 2014.

Payment of fees :
** One can wire transfer the fees to our bank account. Your entry will be confirmed only at the receipt of the entry fees and completed entry form. Our bank account details are:
Bank Name : HDFC Bank
Address : The Mall, Shimla
Account No : 05241000010205
Account name : Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association
IFSC Code / RTGS : HDFC0000524

** One can pay through demand draft or cheque mailed along with the form in favour of Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association, payable at Shimla at the below mentioned address:
HASTPA
A-5, Commercial Complex, MC Parking
Near Lift, Cart Road, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh , INDIA
171 001

Or you can drop the Cheque/DD at any branch of HDFC bank across the country filling in the following details :
Bank Name : HDFC Bank
Address : The Mall, Shimla
Account No : 05241000010205
Account name : Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association and send us the details of your deposit.

** You can pay through PayPal using your credit card. Our email id for money transfer through PayPal is mtbhimachal[at]hastpa.org