Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2026 to Begin on November 19

Dehradun: The fifth edition of the Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge 2026 will be held from November 19 to 26, bringing adventure and excitement to the state’s Himalayan roads. Organised by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), the eight-day event will cover 658 kilometres across 10 districts, from Mukteshwar to Mussoorie.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will flag off the race from Mukteshwar on November 20 at 7:45 am. Around 100 cyclists will participate in the competition, which will feature six stages.

The route will include Mukteshwar–Pithoragarh (133 km), Pithoragarh–Bageshwar (124 km), Bageshwar–Tilwara (145 km), Tilwara–Koti Colony (108 km), Koti Colony–Chinyalisaur (73 km) and Chinyalisaur–Mussoorie (75 km). November 23 will be a rest day.

The event will conclude in Mussoorie on November 26. Tourism Secretary Dhiraj Garbyal said the competition, with technical support from the Cycling Federation of India, will promote Uttarakhand’s natural beauty, adventure tourism and mountain sports at national and international levels.

Himalayan Live Bureau