Himachal. HASTPA is organizing 1st MTB Himachal Janjehli, in association with Himachal Tourism and government of Himachal Pradesh from 23rd to 26th June.
Around 60 riders from around the country are expected to participate in this unique initiative which is aimed at promoting the cycling culture in the state and the country and showcase to the world the beauty of the terrain Himachal has to offer to the avid cyclists from around the world.
Participants from 6 Districts of Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur Kangra, Manadi & Kullu ), 8 different States of India (Uttrakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, UP, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh & J&K) will take part.
MTB also have representation from Delhi Police, SSB, Army & Indian Military Academy.
The Race is scheduled to be Flag-off on the International Olympic Day on 23rd of June on the historic ridge Shimla. The cyclist will take a round of the main town of Shimla showcasing rich tradition heritage and culture to the world and also being the showcase ride for the people of the state.
This would be followed by the main race flag off on 24th of June again from Mashobara Shimla and finish at Janjehli on 26th of June 2022 after 3 competitive stages.
Race will cover the distance of 180km and go to the Maximum Elevation around 2750 metres at the base of Shikari mata temple and Minimum Elevation of 800 metres i.e. Tattapani Over the Mighty Satluj river.
The main purpose of this event is to promote cycling tourism in Himachal and especially the beautiful tracks and trails the state has to offer and also challenge the beautiful and mighty Himalayan Climbs.
Event will have some very exciting riders including state and national champions like Prathvi Raj Singh Rathoree and Akshit Gaur, the youngest Boy rider of age 10 years Kaustav Singh from Shimla & the Oldest Male Rider of age 60 years Rajesh Gupta.
In the girls there are 7 participants and the youngest girl rider of age 13 years Shambhavi Singh from Shimla & Oldest rider of age 25 years Astha Dobhal from Uttrakhand.
Ceremonial Flag Off 23rd June at 4:30 pm Heritage Ride Ridge Shimla.
Stage 1 24th June 7am Mashobara to Chindi (Night Halt).
Stage 2 25th June 7am Chindi stage start to Janjehli (Night Halt ).
Stage 3 26th June 7am start 12 pm finish Janjehli followed by closing ceremony .
Distance 180 kms.
Maximum Elevation 2750 metres Approx.
Minimum Elevation 800 metres Approx.
Total Elevation 3750 Mtrs (3 stages )
Schedule For 1st Edition of MTB Himachal Janjehli 2022
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Start Place : Shimla
Total Days : 4
Riding days : 3
Type : XC, MTB, Single track , Off-road, Broken Tarmac, Gravel, Rocks, Mud, Sand, Lose Rock
RACE ROUTE
Day 1 – 23rd June Shimla- Sanjauli- Dhalli- Mashobra- Daak Bangla (Night Halt at Daak Bangla).
Day 2 – 24th June Daak Bangla– Sipur – Baldeyan – Naldehra – Basantpur – Chaba – Sunni – Tattapani – Alsindi-Kot Bank – Churag – Chindi. (Night Halt at Chindi)
Day 3 – 25th June Chindi-Chindi School – Kot- Karsog market – Sanarli-Shankar Dehra – Raigarh – Bulah-Janjehli market. (Night Halt at Janjehli)
Day 4 -26th June Janjehli – Jarol – Baniyaad – Thunag – Jarol– Janjehli (Night Halt at Janjehli)
We are very happy to put up this unique initiative for tourism under the “Nayi Manzelein naye rahein” program of the department which aims to take tourism and allied activities to the unexplored beautiful areas of our state, in association with HASTPA who have done good and pioneering work over the years to promote this very exciting adventure sport in the Indian Himalayas.
The Event will showcase our beautiful areas and countryside to the world and would help us in promoting this exciting adventure sport which has immense potential in the state, Said Devesh Kumar Principal Secretary Tourism and Civil Aviation.
Himachal and its terrain provides a great base for a sport like mountain biking. We have seen how the sport has grown so well in our state. This MTB championship will be the first of its kind aimed at identifying the best cycling routes in the beautiful hinterland of our state and also the cycling talent in the country thus making Himachal one of the favorite destinations for mountain biking in the country.
We are seeing a great response from all across India and Himachal and I’m sure this will be a big chance for all these young cyclists to come forward and be a part of history of cycling growth in the state. “Said Mohit Sood Founder and president HASTPA
