tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38485460042703086432024-03-05T05:07:53.371-08:00Himalayan Single TrackMountain Biking in Nepal ... Natural .. Real .. Inspirational!Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-50776864934651126122015-06-17T01:05:00.000-07:002015-06-17T01:06:50.619-07:00Nepal - Open for Buisness<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">25</span><sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">of April this year Nepal
was on the world news headlines after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the
central region near to Gokhra. Almost 9000 people lost their lives and hundreds
of thousands of houses were destroyed. Understandably tourists fled the country
in the height of the spring tourist season inflicting huge business losses on
Hotels, teahouses, Guides, Porters, Drivers, vendors and Restaurateurs<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> who had not been directly
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We have been in touch with some of you and others not. But
since the Earthquake that hit the central region of Nepal on the 25<sup>th</sup>
of April and then followed on the 12<sup>th</sup> May.<o:p></o:p></div>
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All our guides and Staff are fine and none of our property
was damaged. Our workshop and shop are still operational and functioning. Sadly
some of our staff’s homes where impacted by the earthquake. </div>
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Many things have happened in the last two Month's and HST joined forces with the Nepal National Mountain Bike Team to very quickly jump into action to Aid Earthquake victims. After rescuing a mother and child from the rubble we went on to form NCRR – Nepal Cyclists Ride to Rescue, an aid relief group. In the first month we raised over US$90,000 and delivered aid into four districts, Nuwakot, Okaldhunda, Kavre and Kathmandu. </div>
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We where able to distribute over 22 tonnes of rice, lentils, salt, oil, soap, medical needs and Tents. We set up a base camp in our main project area Shikhra Besi, home of National Cyclist Roan Tamang, where all 600 homes have been destroyed. Last week we completed our temporary school shelter project, providing 35 class rooms to 10 schools for the monsoon. The next phase of our project will be “<a href="https://nepalquakeassistance.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/seven-schools-in-seven-weeks-challenge/" target="_blank">Seven Schools in Seven Weeks</a>”. We are now in the fundraising phase of the project which will go ahead later in the year. For more information about NCRR please visit the website.<br />
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<a href="https://nepalquakeassistance.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">NCRR Website</a></div>
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HST resumed normal
business from the 1<sup>st</sup> June and we will commence mountain trips from
the 15th September onward once post monsoon assessments can be made on the
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<b>TRAILS ALREADY OPEN FOR BUSINESS</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>TRAILS THAT ARE CURRENTLY OK BUT WE WILL ONLY COMMENCE AFTER
15<sup>TH</sup> SEPT POST MONSOON ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSLIDES</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>TRAILS WE WILL NOT RUN IN 2015</b><br />
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The Hotel Association of Nepal alongside PATA is now working to assess and
safety check all hotels in Kathmandu. Though the main hotels we use in
Kathmandu like International Guest House has already been assessed and Passed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thamel is a safe area with 90% of Restaurants, Shops, Bars
and Hotels open to date and functioning as normal. Some restaurants are running
on limited menus due to staff having gone to help in the villages.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tribuvan International Airport and all international and
domestic flights are operating as normal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are also involved in plans to risk assess all trekking
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<o:p></o:p>Our current Assessment (and we will also email you all
individually in concern to your itineraries) is that the Annapurna, Jomsom and
Muktinath Areas are minimally effected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We had a guide come back from Upper Mustang last week and
everything is operational up there. The only noted issues was lack of tourists
which is hurting the local hotel operators who had prior to the Earthquake just
brought in the supplies for the season. <o:p></o:p></div>
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6<sup>TH</sup> June our Guide Aayman Complete the Jomsom/Muktinath
Trail and all is clear and safe along that route. Of course there is the threat of landslide during the
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With the season coming up in September and many of you have
trips booked with Himalayan Single Track we would love to hear from you about
your concerns for your upcoming trip and we hope we can address them.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-51068553180910226882015-06-16T22:41:00.000-07:002015-06-16T22:41:03.832-07:00Thinking about Mountain Biking in Nepal…Don’t Wait.<div>
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We just wanted to let you all know that we are still open for business and raring at the bit to get out on our bikes and show you around our Nepal....from the rugged Himalayan Trails where the scenery will take your breath away as well as the trails, to the rolling hills of the Kathmandu Valley where you will be greeted and overwhelmed by the smiles and energy of the local people who are now rebulding after the earthquake. There is still so much to discover here in Nepal.<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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A lot of Nepal’s main tourist’s areas and trails are unaffected
by the earthquake, the airport is fully functional (Well as functional as it
can be…never having been the most efficient airport in the world! But alas it’s
all part of the charm of you arrival into the Himalayas!) Thamel is 90%
functioning…all the hotels are have already been or are currently undergoing
assessment and most have green stickers…Green Stickers denote safe hotels. HST
only uses certified hotels. Those hotels and buildings that have been damaged
are being re built better and stronger than before.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As far as biking routes go…the only trails we are not
running in the upcoming season (Sept – Dec) is Manaslu. (Langang will also be
off the cards for those wanting to trek).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is an excerpt from an Official Tourism Press Release.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i> - “Many trekking areas have seen little damage and, if the
monsoon rains do not trigger landslides in these areas, trekking will be as
safe as it was before the quake. “Apart from Langtang, Rolwaling and Manaslu,
we do not see much of a problem with other trails, such as the Everest Base
Camp Trek,” says Swiss geologist Erwin Scheibert, who is assessing the routes
in the affected areas for the Local Road Improvement Programme (LRIP) in
collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP).”-</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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We have fixed departures Ready to Rock and Roll. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT - 14 DAYS</b></div>
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One of the great adventures in the Himalaya and the ultimate high altitude challenge for any mountain biker. Traverse high into the snow covered mountains on a journey of discovery, culture, scenery and simply unbeatable mountain biking.</div>
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<b>2015 Departures - 4th Oct, 5th Oct, 15th Nov</b></div>
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<b>UPPERMUSTANG - 17 DAYS</b></div>
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Upper Mustang is more than just a challenging mountain bike journey; it’s a path of discovery, of culture, of breathtaking scenery, friendly heart-warming people and so much more. Yes we know the permit fee is a lot, but for US$500 you will get 5 million times worth of amazement, pleasure and experience from this trip. Venture into a land where Nomads herd yaks in the high pastures, ponies carry your luggage, rosy cheeked locals toil the arid soil to earn a living, where Tibetan culture is almost untouched by civilization and add to this some of the BEST and most Challenging mountain biking terrain in the world and you have a simply unforgettable journey.</div>
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<b>2015 Departures - 23rd Sept, 5th Oct</b></div>
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<b>THE JOMSOM MUKTINATH TRAIL - 5 DAYS</b></div>
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Jomsom is in the heart of the Himalaya and offers some spectacular trails for mountain bikers. Pedaling up between the Nilgiri Massifs to one of the holiest temples in Nepal, Muktinath at the foot of the mighty Throng Pass on route from the Annapurna Circuit. From here there are many options for some amazing single track and downhill riding along the beautiful Kaligandaki River, one of the deepest gorges in the world, past ancient monasteries and traditional villages. Bump along on cobble paths and get your feet wet in ice fed streams. This is surely one of the most spectacular short mountain biking holidays in the world…..you gotta do it once in your life!</div>
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<b>Departs Every Monday from the 8th Oct to the 13th Dec!</b></div>
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Don't forget there is also a multitude of Short and Enduro Style rides in and around Kathmandu and Pokhara...Check them out on our website.</div>
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<a href="http://www.himalayansingletrack.com/" target="_blank">www.himalayansingletrack.com</a></div>
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We would really love to see you in Nepal and show you are stunning trails soon!</div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-60022564598247732472015-03-28T22:18:00.001-07:002015-03-28T22:24:05.223-07:00One Step in the Right Direction for the Enviroment<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 2;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Did you know that most of the areas
that Himalayan Single Track operates tours in are conservation areas? Most of the biking trails in Nepal’s Himalaya are
suffering from plastic related pollution problems. The direct source of this
problem stems from tourist demand which means Tea houses are selling bottle
water, drinks, packaged food items to meet the tourists needs and the local regions inability to deal with plastic wastes. In these
mountainous regions there is no waste or rubbish disposal systems or means of recycling which results
in pile ups of rubbish along the trekking trails, around the villages and in
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right? But what's amazing is how the SteriPEN rids water of those pathogens that
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light. The wand on the end of the SteriPEN's body allows the UV light to
transmit into the water. Each SteriPEN model works the same way. The small
mechanical body produces the UV light and the wand captures and disperses it
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would be a combination of sediment and particle removal followed by carbon
filtration and then UV light sterilization. This gadget won't rid your water of
any funky smells or coloration. You can use chemicals and carbon filters for
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-19178245179594269362015-01-30T02:23:00.001-08:002015-01-30T02:25:23.046-08:002015 Fixed Trip Departures<br />
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What’s new in 2015 is our short Kathmandu getaway trip “<a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/trip/kathmandu-enduro-style/" target="_blank">Kathmandu Enduro</a>” If you are living in the Asia region and what a great long weekend full
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23rd Sept – 1<sup>st</sup> Time in Nepal –
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18th Oct 2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now with new single track options or Endurance day from
Jomsom (an optional five hour fitness challenge from Jomsom to Kagbeni). Don’t miss out
on the Lubra Valley trail, one of the most popular for intermediate to advanced
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3-5 Days of fun, culture, views and epic single tracks in
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Four days of mountain biking through the hills of east Nepal to Ghupa Phokari, an epic 2000m descent and 7 days of the best white water rafting in the world!! Are you ready for this adventure?</div>
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<b><a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/trip/lhasa-to-kathmandu/" target="_blank">Tibet Overland </a>– 26<sup>th</sup> August</b></div>
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The fabled friendship highway is a dream high up on most cyclists bucket list. This enchanting, yet challenging journey by bike takes you from the heart of Tibet and Tibetan culture across the highest Plateau in the world to Nepal! Along the way you will discover so many wonderful landscapes, rich Buddhist Culture, the base camp of Mount Everest and the longest downhill in the world. This is truly the cycling journey of a life time.</div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-84624974401821996232014-11-28T02:13:00.000-08:002014-11-29T00:28:49.944-08:002015 Giant bikes, fresh from the box!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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The Trance now comes with extra suspension travel, the new model Stance sits between the Trance and the Anthem with 120mm. Also check out the Anthem SX... All new in 2015 at cross country machine based on the traditional anthem gemoatry but with 120mm of travel up front, couple that with 27.5 wheel... Could we have the perfect bike for Nepal?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a look, click the links for full spec of the bike and drop us an email for prices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Info@himalayansingletrack.com</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You know it’s going to be good, when the mountain biking trip starts with an early morning mountain flight, and you're letting a little air out of your tyres before handing your trusty steed onto the tiny plane. Our guide, Arun advised us to sit on the right side to take in the most breathtaking of the views. In reality, anywhere we looked was just amazing, and for the next 21 minutes we all gaped like kids - the lucky ones - who even got a view of the cockpit. Landing in Jomsom, the group regained speech once again to share thoughts on the enormity of the mountain range, it’s depth and beauty, those tiny settlements and who’d spotted the wild looking singletrack?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Greeted to some fully fresh air, and a hearty breakfast, we had enough time to drink masala tea, and chat with some trekkers who were loading up their mules ready for their Annapurna Circuit trek. We also met Hakpa, our porter who'd be looking after all of our extra stuff for the trip. Everyone was surprised by the heat - mid November was feeling warm, and ideal for riding - even at 2,682 metres above sea level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As it turned out, that trail didn't link to another bridge, and a shepherd advised us to head back. Arun lead a new route towards the riverbed,where it would have been rude not to accept an invitation for tea in a local farmers' apple orchard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was late afternoon at Red House Lodge, Kagbeni. Tilicho Peak (7,134m) was cast in deepest red with only the strongest shards of sun now braking their way through the mass of mountains from the west, and night was creeping in to bite down on the milk white capped horizon. We may as well have been sat in a museum, though it was somewhat cosier. Ancient relics adorned the walls and the layout of the settlement felt so unique. Situated within the north-south orientation of the Kali Gandaki valley, wind sweeps between the Himalayan foreland and the High plateau of Tibet, and each afternoon the wind picks up and can throw through the valley at quite a pace. The settlements, and the agriculture of the land have been constructed with this in mind, so it's pretty unique. There's even been a film made about this place, aptly named 'Kagbeni'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Day 2 was an early start, and mainly about getting more height. We stopped for mint tea along the way, and caught the undeniable horns of a yak's head, looming out of a cone shaped wicker basket, just there by the wall. So freshly decapitated, it glistened with wet blood in the sun, waiting to be whisked away by an old lady who placed a long attached cloth strap over her forehead in front of the basket, then charged forward to lift the basket and balance it on her tiny, bent-over back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We arrived in Muktinath for around 2pm. Local women here competed to sell their bright, hand woven scarves as we walked up to the Temple, (3,710m). It was really beautiful, and fascinating to see how water from the Kali Gandaki has been redirected to flow through the mouths of 108 bulls surrounding the Temple. That evening, our cosy hotel was a melting pot of Nationalities, with a restaurant menu to match. Guests ranged from worn out trekkers returning from Thorong La Pass, to Christian missionaries who had come from Upper Mustang. There was a rumour going round for a few minutes that they steamed the pizza, so someone had to order it out of curiosity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Day 3 started well, after a full night's sleep at altitude, we were good to make the last climb up to the pinnacle of our adventure. Trekkers waved us along a gorgeous singletrack, and we tackled a short, but tough climb. At this sort of height, your heart really pounds on the inclines. The views by this point though were just amazing, so we took our time, and lots of pictures. Tom spotted a freeride line, and decided to hike his way over to a steep scree slope. It started generating all this commotion with the trekking group, who had now caught us up on the singletrack ascent. Tom was by now a speck in the distance, but we all got a sweet view of him trailing dust as he set off, snaking down the mountain. He was welcomed at the top, (3,918m) with a bunch of hand shakes from others who'd seen him ride an alternative line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We spent the evening in a stunning Dutch guesthouse. We had an open fire, fresh homemade spinach pasta, and the best apple crumble ever known to guy and girl. Out was a brilliant night sky. I think we stood out there for maybe an hour, chatting and wondering over the Milky Way, and looking out for shooting stars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Day 4; down hill a load more. It started with some jeep track, which got fast, and super loose in places. Countless journeys made by the hand painted Indian buses and all their weighty cargo had churned up the road into this mad, and often steep, rock garden style terrain. Full suspension really came into its own here, and in places you could almost choose which features you were going to hit, like the shorter, black skull and cross bones sections you might get at a trail centre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We crossed over water by a series of temporary bridges, some just a skinny plank in width, and we hit a beautiful undulating singletrack, which hugged a tall overhanging white cliff, riverside. This took us into a beautiful woodland for more fast, winding singletrack through the trees. Later we veered from the river to approach a path into a forest, which could have been straight out of The Lake District, England. Rocks, earth and moss filled this jaunty singletrack, shaded by the green canopy. It was worth a push back up to ride twice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We arrived in Tatopani, and drank sweet, victory Lassi's (before we drank beer, of course); the guesthouse garden was drenched in tangerine trees. After a huge Dal Baht and a spot of Tibetan relic shopping, there was little more to do than take a 5 minute stroll through the quaint village to the local spring where the village got it's name, for a hot bathe, and a cold beer. At the same time. It could have been the best day yet, if you had to choose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The final day, and it felt like the end. We continued on the jeep track, which was cast in the morning shade, and the terrain had chilled out somewhat, or we had become more accustomed to it, I can't be sure. We passed through small villages, high fiving kids on their way to school. We arrived in Beni for brunch, before thanking and waving off Hakpa, who'd magically appeared smiling every evening, with our bags. Then we jumped aboard our bus to Pokhara. </span></div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-24221586154261739632014-08-26T01:17:00.000-07:002014-08-26T01:19:50.607-07:00The Importance of Breakfast...<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Most riders here struggle to eat breakfast before they ride and often run out of energy or have to stop for food on the way. This can hamper training. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, esp if you are exercising for fun or for training. The common comment I get from our riders is that they don’t have food at home as they don’t have the habit for breakfast or the time to make it nor can they afford it. Most common is tea and biscuits which is hardly a fore-filling first meal of the day. Its also very True as breakfast is not huge part of the lifestyle here.<br />
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Breakfast is a key meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism and sets you up for the day...not only that by eating it you can enhance both your mental and physical performance.</div>
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500grm Plain Oats Toasted 200nrs<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember if you don't have the habit to eat breakfast then you might feel uncomfortable or some stomach cramping for few days....but you will get used to it and you will soon see improved results in your stamina.<br />
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-37900882420416113092014-08-12T01:12:00.001-07:002014-08-12T01:12:59.071-07:00Second Hand Bike SaleIn 2014 Himalayan Single Track upgraded our small homely workshop to a much bigger and better version. This new hang out for mountain bikers from all over the world is located just around the corner from our old workshop, in Satghumti, Thamel.<br />
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Now we have more space to stable our fleet of Giant full suspension and hard-tail hire bikes and better still, a fully decked out workshop with two service station and all the tools we need to keep your bike on the trails and running sweet.<br />
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Our team of mechanics are there to help you and your faithful bike through the hard times and survive the rigors of riding in the Himalayas. No problem is too big or too small for our team to fix. We specialize in servicing all kinds of Front and Rear Suspension, Disc Brakes and all modern mountain bike components. In our workshop, we have everything you may need to repair your bike, spare parts including top brands like Shimano and we have the tools to do it properly.<br />
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To make way for our new fleet of hire bikes we are having a massive second hand bike sale. So if you are in the market for a pre-loved bike come on over to our workshop and check out these bikes.<br />
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<b>SECOND HAND BIKES FOR SALE.</b><br />
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<b>Giant ATX Pro 17" (silver)</b><br />
Full Acera 9 Speed Drive Train<br />
Suspension - Suntour XCM<br />
Shimano brake Hydraulic Disc Brake<br />
<b>PRICE - 45,000nrs</b><br />
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<b>Giant ATX Pro 17" (red)</b><br />
Deore/Acera 9 Speed Drive Train<br />
RockShox Suspension- Dart 3<br />
Shimano brake Hydraulic Disc Brake<br />
<b>PRICE - 35,000nrs</b><br />
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<b>Talon 3 2012 Model 16" (blue)</b><br />
9 Speed Shimano Drive Train<br />
Suspension-Rock Shox Dart 3<br />
Hydraulic Disc Brakes<br />
<b>PRICE - 35,000nrs</b><br />
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<b>Capic 17" ( black and white)</b><br />
Shimano 9 speed Deore/XT/LX Drive Train<br />
Suspension- suntour XCM<br />
Magura hydraulic brakes<br />
<b>PRICE - 55,000nrs (New Parts)</b><br />
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<b>XTC 18" ( silver)</b><br />
Shimano 9 speed Alivo/Deore Drive Train<br />
Suspension- Suntour Epicon Air Suspension<br />
Shimano hydraulic brakes<br />
Super light frame<br />
<b>PRICE - 60,000 nrs</b><br />
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<b>XTC 18" (silver)</b><br />
Full Shimano 9 speed Deore Drive Train<br />
Suspension- Suntour Epicon Air Suspension<br />
Shimano hydraulic brakes<br />
Super light frame<br />
<b>PRICE - 60,000 nrs</b><br />
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<b>ATX Pro 19" (white and blue)</b><br />
Deore SLX 9 speed Drive Train<br />
Suspension- Rock Shox Reba<br />
Shimano hydraulic brakes<br />
<b>PRICE - 60,000 nrs</b><br />
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<b>Giant ATX 7 (White)</b><br />
Shimano Deore/XT Drive Train 9 Speed<br />
Novetec Wheels<br />
Shimano hydraulic brakes<br />
<b>PRICE - 40,000 nrs</b><br />
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<b>Giant ATX Pro 17" (Black and Red)</b><br />
Deore/Acera 9 Speed Drive Train<br />
RockShox Suspension- Dart 3<br />
Shimano brake Hydraulic Disc Brake<br />
<b>PRICE - 40,000nrs</b><br />
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-81213781949539887832014-07-16T09:34:00.000-07:002014-07-16T21:46:39.350-07:00East Nepal ... So Much More Than Just Mountain Biking.<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sitting back in a quaint Tea Houses sipping a warm mug of Himalayan coffee or piping hot Thungba ( a local fermented millet drink) after a full day on the natural dusty trails is a moment worth savoring as you peer out at the environment around you and the curious locals staring back at you in awe.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mountain bike tours in Nepal can be tailor made to suit most riders cycling needs from trails like the <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/trip/annapurna-circuit/" target="_blank">Annapurna circuit</a> for those looking for a physical challenge, <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/trip/upper-mustang/" target="_blank">Upper Mustang </a>for a real off the beaten track mountain bike expedition or Shivapuri National Park and the Jomsom Trail for the gravity assisted fiends among us.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But alas, Himalayan Single Track is always searching for new routes and single tracks for mountain biking in Nepal. If you are looking for fun riding together with real mountain bikers, you have come to the right place. And our search for trails and single track is never ending which lead us to our two recent forays into East Nepal no the hunt for trails....what we unearthed is something pretty damn special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pack your bikes and your bags and leave your in-habitations
at home and join us for this once in a life time journey into Eastern Nepal and
the Rhododendron </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(LaliGuras)</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Capital of the World. When spring is in the air, Nepal's National Flowers
are in full bloom and the trails are ripe for exploration. Join this Epic Adventure into the (Almost) Unknown as
Santosh Rai leads the trip team to find new trails, adventures and
tourism opportunities into the vastly unexplored region. This area is our play ground and many of our guides hail from the region. The eastern himalaya marches along the horizon, emerald rivers run in the valleys and local culture abounds alongside the natural trails which cross cross the landscape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The people in this region are open and inquisitive and are often
astonished to see people on bikes. Not only that the scenery here is stunning
with views of the Eastern Himalaya including Mount Everest and Kanchanjunga.
Travel through Chainpur the most famous region in Nepal for making traditional
silver water pitchers, around Gupha Bazaar where you can buy reputably the best
“Churpi” (Dried cheese) in Nepal. The trail varies from 600 meters to 2970
meters with plenty of diversity in Flora and Fauna. This is truly one of the
spectacular areas in Nepal for mountain biking….better still the trails are
almost all Virgin for mountain bikers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The trail leads us to the Beautiful greenery and rolling Tea
Gardens of Ilam, nestled in the foothills of Mount Kanchanjanga. Here the
single tracks seem endless and the views are some of the best you will find
anywhere in Nepal! Rolling on down to the humid Koshi barrage and a romp in the jungle at Koshi Tapu where your tired legs will relish the flat ground and shady Forests of Saal. The place is a feast to the eyes of bird lovers.</span></div>
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lots of riding and some sections of carry. Stayed tuned for 2015 when we will be launching our first commercial mountain bike tours into the region. The region is overwhelming for not just your sense of mountainbike adventure but in so many other aspects that will imprint on your soul and make you want to come back for more ... We will not spill our secret trails right now...but get ready for adventure unlimited in Eastern Nepal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-71571317277637866542014-06-24T23:54:00.002-07:002014-06-24T23:57:42.348-07:00What Are You Getting When You Pay for a Guide?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is all to often that people underrate the true value of a
guide, not just in mountain biking but in any field when it comes to travel in the Asian Regions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You should never cut corners with your safety and you should
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Knowledge –</b> The guides ride here every day, Nepal and the Himalaya is their
playground and they are can and will show you all the secrete nooks and
crannies and trails that you normally miss. They will also know which trails
are riding better at the time and which ones to avoid. Mountain Bike Guides
generally love to ride so they will certainly have a much better insight into
the local trails than you can pick up from a map. After all you did pay a lot of money to get yourself and your bike to Nepal, so you really should milk it for all its worth!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You are essentially paying a guide to be responsible for not only your
enjoyment and riding experience, but also for your safety. They have some
things you do not like better local knowledge when it comes to trails, weather and
danger areas and much better judgment on these things. Having a great mountain
biking experience is one thing and it’s even better when you come out of it
unscathed. In the off chance that something does happen, they have the know how and the connections to get you out of there as well as the relevant first aid training.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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-</b> You are most likely in a totally different world than what you are used when you travel to Nepal. The guide can help enhance your riding experience by sharing local knowledge about cultural, people and life styles. Cultural interaction can add another dimension to your biking experiences in Nepal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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–</b> We all know how much it cost to maintain our own bikes, the guide must do
the same. You would not value the skill of a guide on a poorly maintained bike
without the proper equipment. You are paying to be led by a professional.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A guide does not get to his position without training and experience. It’s not
like you can just buy a book…”The Dummies Guide to Mountain Biking” or
something. Guiding is a high risk
occupation and its hard work….harder than most people think. Our guides for
example go through three phases of training. Beginner Level, Intermediate Level and Advanced Level. On top of that they have to have
relevant first aid certificates, mechanic skills, the skills to ride and be on top
of all the latest industry news and technologies and they have to invest time
to reki trails and their own fitness, so that when you are here you can just enjoy the good stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At the end of a the day you are paying a guide for his
expertise in all areas and out of it you are getting a super enhanced mountain
biking experience discovering new trails, new cultures and also improving your
own skills….. and you are coming home safely at the end of the day!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-35625866189480950762014-06-15T23:00:00.000-07:002014-06-15T23:03:17.997-07:00Himalayan Children's Foundations MTB Skills Training Day.<div class="MsoNormal">
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with Mr Al Seaton from Wheelie Cool Mountain Biking to teach the kids there
something about mountain biking skills, looking after bikes and safety whilst
riding. The Kailash Children’s home is situated near to Sundarijal and offers a
safe haven for orphaned and disadvantaged kids from remote areas of Nepal where their opportunities in life are very limited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Foundation strives to provide a safe home, an education
and a bright future for the kids. Part of that bright future for some of the
children could be in the mountain biking field. Himalayan Single Track is working
in conjunction with the foundation to set up some kind of long term vocational
training for a few of the kids so perhaps they can enter into the tourism or
mountain biking industry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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purchase several bikes for the kids, but that is just the beginning. We are also
trying to set up a long term project “Ride to Donate” where tourist, bike clubs
and fellow riders can donate used bike parts, helmets and clothing to these
kids to keep them on the bikes and keep them pedaling into a bright future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are and what a great day we had with them on Saturday. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bikes are a great leveler when it comes to culture barriers,
cast and life situations. A bike makes kids happy and puts them all on the same
level. It’s awesome to see shy kids become happy and inspired about riding
bikes….and even better to see naturally skilled kids helping their lesser
skilled brothers and sisters at the Home.</span></div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-35582985005791008562014-06-09T01:15:00.004-07:002014-06-09T01:33:53.881-07:00KORA75 ... CAN YOU DO IT?<div class="MsoNormal">
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Your Own Bike - You must have your own bike, not a hired bike. Your bike should be a Mountain Bike with 9/10 speed in good working order. Our guide leaders are great mechanics but you will be responsible for your own bike. With over 130 riders expected we cannot have the time to fine tune your bike for you.</div>
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The ride is a fitness challenge and there will be many many other riders. We have a time frame in which to complete the ride so please take responsibility for yourself. There will be two groups, a fast one and a medium one, if you feel yourself falling behind and others are spending a long time waiting for you, please use your own initiative and ask the leaders for the nearest bail out point. There is no shame in this, you can rejoin the Kora50 and now you have a good sense of what the Kora75 is all about you can train more and try again next year.</div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-20638361899151259752014-05-23T00:57:00.000-07:002014-05-23T01:47:51.710-07:00Don't be Uncool - Protect Your Head - Wear a Helmet<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the ever increasing amount of people riding mountain
bikes now days in Kathmandu and the Valley we are seeing more and more riders
not wearing helmets. It's not a nice thing to see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why? Well as anyone who rides mountain bikes regularly will
know it’s an expensive sport. For most Nepalese these things are out of reach. Ignorance
also plays a small part in it… there is very limited information and advice
about the importance of Helmets. So the point of this blog is to try and solve a few of those issues :).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The one message we
would like to pass is .. “It is NOT COOL to not wear a helmet, so dont be a Fool. “<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let us share a story with you. You may know Raj Kumar
Shrestha one of the top riders in Nepal. A month ago his younger brother who
was keen to follow in Raj Kumar’s footsteps went out riding without wearing a helmet.
He fell badly and had to get six stitches in his head, he was lucky….it could
have been much worse. Why was he not wearing a helmet? Simple he could not
afford to buy one!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have since given him a second hand helmet to wear. </span></div>
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month later Raj Kumar Shrestha who is currently training hard to be
one of a group of five riders who will be a part of the first Nepal National MTB
Team to represent Nepal in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE in South Africa this
coming June, had an horrific accident in Shivapuri National Park. Raj Kumar was
wearing a helmet, still he was unconscious for
15 mins and got several stitches in his face. Picture the Helmet below,
this was the helmet he was wearing. Note the damage to the Helmet, this is what
helmets are design to do…take the majority of the impact of a fall, <b>THEY ARE
DESIGN TO BRAKE SO THAT YOUR HEAD DOES NOT</b>. If RK was not wearing a helmet,
there is no doubt he would not be standing in our workshop today fixing bikes……
The message should be resoundingly clear…<b>.HELMETS SAVE LIVES!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comes at a price. For most people after they have scrounged up their life
savings to by their dream bike, a helmet is a last minute add on and normally
they buy the cheapest one. At HST we do not stock cheap Chinese helmets. You should
always buy the most expensive helmet you can afford. (The helmet in the picture
cost US$160)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">When buying a helmet always check the manufactures
expiry date….yes all good helmets have one! After the expiry date the materials
used (high density foam) can start to deteriorate and lose their effectiveness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Check the inside of your helmet to make sure
there is a </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Safety </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Standard Sticker.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see a XC (Cross Country) Helmet and a Downhill. You can get a friend to help. A downhill helmet offers full protection in a heavy crash, used by Downhill Riders.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. Place the Helmet on your head</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2. Adjust the head band fitting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3. Check the helmet is firmly in place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4.Fasten the Chin Strap</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6.Notice the clip position under the ear.<br>
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jerseys and Helmets for the riders, also if </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">you have a bike club or group, perhaps you can send us your
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young riders are now joining the ranks of </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">the top level riders and they are doing it
on tiny budgets with limited equipment, You can help keep them on the trails safely.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-shop/" target="_blank"> </a></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-shop/" target="_blank">Himalayan Children’s Foundation</a> is a Children's home in the east of the Kathmandu Valley that takes care of the education and future of kids from remote areas of Nepal. They have recently taken up cycling
as a recreation and also with the possibly to developing future biker and mountain bike
guides. HST is working with them to develop a vocational training program for their
older students. Of course they have already brought the bikes but have a very
small budget to maintain the bikes and provide equipment for the boys and
girls!</span></span></li>
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three years, we have been selling the very popular Giant Revel bike series and
we still get a lot of requests for that same bike. In 2014 Giant have
revitalized their entry level mountain bike line up. While Revels are still available on the market in
the basic V1/V2 (8 Speed Mechanical Disc Brake range) and Revel 29 er 1 and 2, Giant have hit the entry level market
with a brand new range of bikes – ATX Elite and ATX SE Series.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Atx is a
new breed of bike, fast light and practical for commuting, city riding, social
riding and even racing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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cover the budget range from 45,000 nrs to 100,000 nrs and they look great,
perform great and offer some very good </span><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">componentary</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giant brings new wheel technology to the ATX SE range of mountain Bikes. This entry level mountain bike features 3 x 10 drive train, Hydraulic disc brakes and the added power and control the perfect bikes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>ATX SE 1 - Price:- 85500 nrs</b></span><br>
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featuring all models in Store at HST in Small and Medium Sizes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So come and
visit our shop to ride and feel the ATX, this could be your new trail friend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think we can all agree that the buzz word in Kathmandu at
the moment is “Cycling”, and we don’t just mean mountain biking, cycling of “all
wheels of life”. The increased amount of cyclists on and off the road these days
is indeed an inspiring thing to see. A
few years ago selling a mountain bike was a tough deal in our shop, now we get
people from all walks of life, from the young to the old, boys, girls, men and
women come into the store daily to check out our offering of bikes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently an event at Lamatar saw more than 200 participants join in a
races for all levels of riders, just yesterday 80 riders set of from the capital
city on their mission to “Pedal for Peace” as participants of the 2014 <a href="http://tourdelumbini.org/" target="_blank">Tour DeLumbini</a>. The past weekend saw the inaugural Kathmandu <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sportscarnivalnepal" target="_blank">Sports Carnival</a> which
featured the Nepal National Mountain Bike Team, BMX and Street riding stunts
and several Mountain Bike Stalls. The word is getting out there and many more
people are discovering that feeling of freedom of riding a bike, be it in the
city, as a commuter or for the pure sense of fun and freedom of recreational
riding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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one …. “ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathmandu.kora" target="_blank">The Kathmandu Kora</a>” . The event was a small dream to bring cyclist and
stake holders in cycling together four years ago and began with a mere 30
riders trundling off on a 50 km kora of the outer suburbs of Kathmandu, with the
aim to raise money to build critical birthing centers in remote regions of
Nepal! The event grew. Last year saw over 800 riders turn out in the balmy
monsoon sunshine to sweat out the Kora. Last year also saw the introduction of
a 75 km Challenge which was proudly led by our team at <a href="http://www.himalayansingletrack.com/" target="_blank">Himalayan Single Track</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kora 2014 is happening again, with the expectation of over
1200 riders and 2 million rupees raised in funding.<a href="http://www.himalayansingletrack.com/" target="_blank"> Himalayan Single Track</a> is immensely
proud to be part of this historic event, bringing riders from all walks of life
together in one case….But in our view the cause is bigger than a birthing center,
it’s about the power of the bike to bring people together as one. A mass of
over 1000 people stopping traffic and turning heads…. "Look at them, look how
happy and free they are moving through a normally congested Kathmandu." There are
no egos here, just people on bikes enjoying themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year we will again be leading the 75km Kora with our
young team of cyclists and some group management training from the British
Cycling Association. Once again we are very excited to part of this event! Save
the date – 19<sup>TH</sup> JULY 2014 and also keep in tune with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/himalayan.singletrack" target="_blank">HimalayanSingle Track</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kathmandu.kora" target="_blank">Kathmandu Kora</a> Face book page for pre Kora rides, riders
tips and of course special in store discounts and sale items for the Kathmandu
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to pledge your donation to the Cause – <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">This year the cause aims to build a birthing facility in Pyutar, in South
Lalitpur, about 80 kms from the ring road, due south! Lets build together the target of 2 million Rupees!</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-31395174810696187492014-03-24T23:05:00.001-07:002014-05-11T22:44:05.033-07:00Himalayan Outdoor Festival<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What started off as a small dream by a bunch of outdoor enthusiast, The Himalayan outdoor festival now is a huge outdoor activities filled event that takes place every year and talks about human powered adventure sports, music and Himalayan life style.Like every year, it was organised this year as well from 21st - 23rd of March which became a great hit, success and a moment to remember to all the outdoor lover and all the spectators who were present in the festival. It was the third edition of the festival this year. The festival started with night uphill race challenge on the first day in which Roan Tamang from Single track team finished first followed by Lelish Maharjan and Jeff Webster. </span><br />
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The trail is a journey of epic proportions, creasing the ridge with flowing single tracks and small rock gardens. The impeding views of the Himalayas on the northern horizon force the riders to stop, pause suck in the fresh air and admire the views way above the city haze of Kathmandu. There is so much fun to be had here for mountain bikers.</div>
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After re joining civilization near to Gowdari, head left towards the golden Buddha and follow a series of secondary roads and single tracks as they leave the jungle behind and roll on down through rice and mustard fields, small red bricked villages, little streams and water channels, past temples and back into Patan where you can have cosmopolitan lunch. That is the beauty of this trail, it starts in pristine jungle and gradually fades into a city and almost the entire journey is done on single tracks.</div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-38361807037049492842014-02-02T00:38:00.002-08:002014-02-02T00:38:30.227-08:00The Revolution - Benefits of 27.5 WheelsArguably the most important benefit of 27.5 over 29 is quicker acceleration. This is the "snap" that a rider feels when they push hard on the pedals. It is affected not just by overall static weight but also where the weight is distributed throughout the wheel. The farther the weight is from the center of the hub, the slower the acceleration. So a similarly constructed 1000-gram 29-inch wheel is slower to accelerate than a 1000-gram 26-inch wheel—because the larger diameter rim and longer spokes place weight farther from the hub. The key to snappy acceleration is minimizing the weight of the outermost components (rim, nipples, spokes, tire, tube). As you can see, a 27.5-inch wheel is only 1.5% slower to accelerate than a similarly constructed 26-inch wheel, but a 29-inch wheel is 3.6% slower than a similarly constructed 26-inch wheel.<br />
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Lateral (side-to-side) frame stiffness can be affected by wheel size. To accommodate larger wheels, frame dimensions must be elongated. Therefore, a size medium 29-inch wheel frame has more lateral flex (bottom bracket and head tube) than a size medium 27.5 or 26-inch wheel frame-set. Additional flex compromises handling under heavy pedaling or sharp cornering.<br />
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The larger the wheel, the more difficult it is to optimize geometry, especially on smaller frames. As the frame size decreases, headtube heights become higher (in relation to saddle height). On 26 or 27.5-inch frames, it's less of a problem, but geometry limitations can affect smaller 29-inch-wheel frames.<br />
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Check the ranges of 27.5 2015 Model Giant Talon Bikes - <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/cross-country-bikes/" target="_blank">2014 - Giant Talon 27.5 Line Up</a><br />
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<br />Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-28272097758437293582014-01-04T23:07:00.001-08:002014-01-09T22:15:03.712-08:00HST Basic Mt. Bike workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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The day started at 9:00 am from Himalayan Single Track in the foggy cold winter morning. It was not long before we where all shedding off layers as we climbed up into the sunshine on the Mudkhu Road, Nagarjun Jungle on one side and the fog shrouded views of the expanding rural suburbs of Kathmandu valley on he other their side as we peddled up the steady incline.<br />
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Our group consisted of 12 riders and we arrived at the tea shop in Mudhku in time for a warming cup of Nepalie tea and some freshly made Chana and Anda ( chickpeas and eggs) . Didi and Dai at Mudhku Tea Shop really know how to look after local mountain bikers, go here any morning of the week and you will meet many local riders out enjoying their mountain bikes for fun and fitness. A great place to meet new freinds and only 8km from the city.</div>
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After the re engerizing tea break we climbed up a short but steep single track and got a close up look at some traditional farming houses as we literally rode throught thier back yards, much to the surprise and curiosity of the people that lived there. Finally our trail ended on a sunny ground overlooking the valleys beyond. </div>
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Why are courses like this so important? Well mountain bikes are a vehicle of recreation and sport, but we can only get out of them what we put in and by knowing more about how to maintain, look after and fix our bikes as well as a bit about better bike handling and body position can help us get a whole lot more out of our daily mountain biking experiences.</div>
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Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-28407686733460664782014-01-02T02:03:00.000-08:002014-01-09T22:02:50.413-08:00Brands we Stand By - Qaulity for Mountain BikingAt Himalayan<b> </b>Single Track we pride ourselves on quality and good service and we like to pass that on to our valued customers. Here is some information about the brands we stock and the brands that support Himalayan Single Track. Although we understand the value of money and the expense of mountain biking we always advise our customers to go for quality over price as in the long term you will spend less and enjoy a whole other world of comfort, performance and reliability.<br>
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<b>GIANT BIKES – <i>“Ride Life, Ride Giant”</i></b><br>
The driving force behind Giant is the philosophy – “Create a better cycling experience for people around the world.” After humble beginnings in 1972 this company has now expanded into a Multinational, Global Award winning company that produces some of the best technology and a huge percent of the worlds bikes every year!<br>
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The founders of Giant were craftsmen and engineers. They understood their strengths. So to make cycling more enjoyable and accessible to people around the world, they did what they knew best. They set out to improve the cycling experience by following three guiding principles: craftsmanship, innovation and inspiration.<br>
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"It began with lightweight aluminum frames. Giant’s ability to produce high-quality bikes at an affordable price allowed more riders to experience cycling in a whole new way. Since then, Giant has pioneered advancements in both aluminum and composite(Carbon) engineering. We introduced the first affordable carbon fiber bike, the Cadex 980 C, and transformed high-performance road bikes with our Total Compact Road design."<br>
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When is comes to mountain biking, Giant’s Maestro Suspension established a new level of performance for off-road riding and racing unseen before, allowing stiffer rear ends for climbing and more stable descending with superior traction and control. Giants mountain bike range includes <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/cross-country-bikes/" target="_blank">Revel</a> (29er Entry Level Bikes), <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/cross-country-bikes/" target="_blank">Talon</a> (Mid-range Hardtails), <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/all-mountain/" target="_blank">Anthem X</a> (XC Full Suspension), <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/cross-country-bikes/" target="_blank">XTC</a> (Performance Hardtail), <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/all-mountain/" target="_blank">Reign</a> ( All Mountain/Free Ride), <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/downhill-bikes/" target="_blank">Glory</a> (Downhill) and <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-type/all-mountain/" target="_blank">Trance X</a> (All Mountain).When you buy Giant you are not just buying a high performing affordable machine, you are buying into a highly renowned worldwide reputation.<br>
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<b>SHIMANO – <i>“To promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us”</i></b><br>
Shimano is one of the world’s biggest and well known distributors of quality bike parts and accessories.<br>
The mission statement of Shimano says a lot about their passion for health and environment, two keys points many of us over look in our busy day to day lives.<br>
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"People know the joy of contacting their hearts to the breathing of nature. People know the joy of meeting someone to communicate with each other. That's simply because all people have nature in themselves."<br>
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And tools are largely connected with the joy of people. Shimano has been providing attractive products with a focus on cycling and fishing, the most popular outdoor sports. Wind touching the skin, sunlight streaming through the trees and wave patterns covering the water excite the hearts of people. We are aiming to become a company to create excitements among people. We will continue to support people to realize their dreams to create new lifestyles to bring them closer to nature and share the joy of life with each other.<br>
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Without a doubt Shimano produce the best range of bike mechanical parts, making your riding experience smooth, seamless and pure fun! Reliable and durable bike parts at an affordable price are the mainstay of the market. High end performance is also high on the cards at Shimano. Himalayan Single Track Stock a range of bike <a href="http://himalayansingletrack.com/bike-part-type/bike-spare-parts/" target="_blank">components</a> from Acrea (Entry Level) all the way up to the high performing and Ultra Light XTR.<br>
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<b>BLACK DIAMOND - <i>"Quality Outdoor Gear"</i></b><br>
The Black Diamond name is associated with quality, high performance outdoor apparel and gear. The company was established in 1957. “We're a company of users—it's who we are. We're the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists and because of this—the creation of Black Diamond is a process which will never end. The company today is more committed than ever, thanks to the many people here in the U.S, at Black Diamond Europe and at Black Diamond Asia whose limitless energy and hands-on involvement have created a promising future for all climbers and skiers worldwide.”<br>
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Although mainly focused on skiing and climbing, Himalayan Single Track has selected a small range of Black Diamond Camel Paks, Bladders and headlights that adapt perfectly to suit the needs of relational cyclists and mountain bikers in Nepal. Tough, Robust and great looking these items are now in store at Himalayan Single Track. Black Diamond is a product that will not let you down.<br>
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<b>FUNKIER – <i>“Look Like a Model, Ride Like a Pro”</i></b><br>
Funkier are producers of outstanding performance and quality cycling wear and it’s a brand we love. Super cool designs make the clothing fun to wear. Funkier Bike is synonymous with design and manufacture of innovative, high-quality biking apparel for men and women. The professional experience and knowledge of the Funkier fashion chain, established in 1990, are translated directly into the biking apparel manufactured by its subsidiary, Funkier Bike. The advantages of a company that specializes in biking and is nourished by a fashion manufacturer are reflected in the result: a new generation of biking apparel - the trendiest and most comfortable biking clothes around!<br>
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<i>The clothes - Quality, Comfort and Style on wheels!</i><br>
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Funkier Bike's cycling apparel includes professional elements from the world of fashion - they look good and feel fantastic. The ultimate biking clothes are manufactured using advanced technologies and perspiration evaporating materials that enable air to enter and leave in both directions. The use of different types of textile provides a pleasant, unrestricted ride in all weather conditions, and enables bikers to enjoy warm winter clothing and cool summer apparel. Just like other clothes manufactured by its mother company, Funkier Bike clothes are characterized by high quality textiles and sewing. Investment in product quality entails attention to the smallest of details without compromising even a zipper or label that may disrupt the ride - everything is adapted to providing the ultimate biking experience.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The best way to beat the winter blues is to be active and the best
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are dry and dusty, so first let’s take care of the bike and its most important
moving bits we call "The Drive Train" (Chain, Cassette, Crank and Derailleur’s).
This is the part of the bike that keeps you moving and shifting gears
effectively. So in this dry dusty season, make sure you use a small brush to
remove the dust from these moving parts after riding and before riding use a
Dry Chain Lube to keep your bike running smoothly. Wet lubes can easily
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fitting layers that go under your outer layers. They included a long sleeve top
with a high neck, fitted wrist bands and a long tail that can be pulled down
over your bottom region. Our advice is to buy the best quality inner layer you
can afford, with this kind of thing quality is everything! One well made, well
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the feet. So to keep them warm get some good socks, woolen ones are the best,
but not too thick, if you wear to thicker socks, then you can reduce the
circulation of blood to your feet which again can make your toes cold. Good
shoes are important, not canvas ones, something a bit waterproof is good to
keep out the cold air. Shoe covers are also a really good idea to keep your
feet insulated and warm for riding. Funkier make some really awesome Micro
fleece waterproof shoe covers with Lycra for a snug fit over your shoes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We always wear a helmet when we go biking, yes its true, but a
helmet alone will not keep your head warm. Try an elasticized cotton buff, or a
cycling specific micro fleece head cap for really cold times. Make sure to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our fingers play a key role in cycling…we use them for braking and
controlling the bike but they are always one of the first parts of our bodies
to get cold. So gloves are the way to go. Here you need specific cycling gloves
which are not bulky and will not impede your bike handling. Full fingered warm
gloves which have a good tight fit and stretchable material.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Leg Warmers and Arm Warmers are two great accessories for keeping
you warm or warming up at the start of your ride and cooling down at the end of
it. They are easy to peel on and off while riding to regulate your body
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A good top layer is essential to keep you warm. Stay away from cheap rain coat fabrics as it makes you sweat, look for a light breathable
outer layer that is windproof. This will seal in the heat, not make you sweat
to much or overheat and make your winter riding enjoyable. Most cycling
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Remember a few important things, getting
wet will make you more cold and getting wet also includes sweat! So if you plan
on doing a long hill climb, it’s a good idea to carry a dry top to put on for
the downhill. Remember it’s okay to take your outer layer off while climbing,
but make sure you put it on for the downhill, this is where you will get cold!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fittings and straps to keep your helmet correctly fitted and safe. Many people
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torch with you, don’t forget also in the afternoon the light fades fast, so
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have written May words before about the simple
awesomeness of mountain biking in the Upper Mustang Region. This natural desert like area abounds with trails, single tracks and challenging passes with some very very spectacular scenery along the way. But to make it even more special, in the month of May, during the Full Moon the local people celebrate the Tiji Festival. Tiji is one of the most colorful
and authentic Buddhist Festivals in Nepal and it makes a special trip in Upper
Mustang even more spectacular and memorable.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Its a three-day ritual
known as "The chasing of the Demons" that centers on the Tiji myth.
The myth tells of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon
father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon father
wreaked havoc on Mustang by bringing a shortage of water (a highly precious
resource in this very dry land) and causing many resulting disasters from
famine to animal loss. Dorje Jono eventually beats the demon and banishes him
from the land. Tiji is a celebration and reaffirmation of this myth and
throughout the festival the various scenes of the myth will be enacted. It is
of course timed to coincide with the end of the dry winter / spring season and
will usher in the wetter monsoon season (the growing season for Mustang).</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6QnuNjBSqW3OKZhEyDlgYWjjp4K99wtJKUtpBrtzPUjgzpffjn4B2Ehv82kl7SGuLlL3Ezg8yivaVCJMulvq6T_UIaG6WVx1cFbI80k375rnGkirFDkowqDpsLCPQz-o5QxM-0wmu4U/s1600/Upper+Mustang_+Lo+Manthang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6QnuNjBSqW3OKZhEyDlgYWjjp4K99wtJKUtpBrtzPUjgzpffjn4B2Ehv82kl7SGuLlL3Ezg8yivaVCJMulvq6T_UIaG6WVx1cFbI80k375rnGkirFDkowqDpsLCPQz-o5QxM-0wmu4U/s320/Upper+Mustang_+Lo+Manthang.jpg" width="320"></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tiji comes from the word "ten che" meaning the
hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds and is effectively a spring
renewal festival. Its a colourful festvvial of dancing demons, horse back riding and racing and many other local tradition, surely an added highlight to any mountain bike trip in the Upper Mustang Region.</span></span></div>
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May - ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU- Accom: Hotel Courtyard<span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Annapurna</i> is a Sanskrit name which
literally means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally
translated as <i>Goddess of the Harvests</i>. In Hindu Culture, Annapurna is "... the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess ... the
mother who feeds. Without her there is starvation, a universal fear." Not only is Annapurna the Mother Goddess, to us she is also the Goddess of Mountain Biking!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Annapurna Circuit Trail is by far one of the most popular mountain biking journeys in Nepal. Its highly scenic path takes you around the Annapurna Massif,
showcasing the spectacular scenery and mountain culture of Nepal along the
way. The crossing of Throng La at 5580 meters, makes this ride ideal for
anyone looking for a mountain biking challenge in the Himalayas which is featured in “Yak Attack” one of
the fifth toughest mountain stage bike races in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The inbound trail follows the Marysandi River as it carves
its way through the gorge between Annapurna and Manasulu. Riding up the Valley,
we halt for two nights in Manang, at an
altitude of 3540 meters, this is an
ideal place to rest and acclimatize before breaking the 4000 meter mark. Manang
is home to the horse men and archers famous in the region and is a nice place
to rest and explore with many possibilities for day hikes in the hills around
the region.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The region is mainly inhabited by the Thakali and Gurung People
of Nepal who mostly practice the religion of Buddhism, given the areas
proximity to Tibet. Spend some time exploring the unique mountain lifestyle and</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The trail peaks at Throng La, a five to ten hour ascent from
Throng Phedi, where you leave at 5am in the dark morning, climbing on wards and
upwards on the snow covered trail. This is the day you will test your metal! This part of the trail is 100% carry. You reach up to 5580 meters,
hold your breath here for some of the most amazing views in the Himalaya! Steal
yourself the descent (The trail maybe snow covered)! Enjoy the ride as you drop down into the Kaligandaki Valley on the boarder of the fabled Upper Mustang Region.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The descent from Throng La must be one of the most thrilling
3000 meter drops in the world! A real challenge for any XC rider, no matter how
skilled you are. Watch out for Yaks and Trekkers as you go speeding by down the holy temple of Muktianth. Stay here overnight or head on further down to the quaint village of Kagbeni. From here its two days of all downhill. Take the jeep track, of choose the side single track trails that explore the alpine forests and remote villages. You will be well rewarded for the days of uphill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This ride is a gift of unforgettable images and memories,
as you cycle along the ancient trade and supply routes you can almost lose
yourself in time as if you were one of the original explorers of this
area (though they were probably riding a donkey). You will also relish the
challenge that the Annapurna Trail presents to mountain bikers, and let’s not
forget the views are nothing less than spectacular and the village scenery
truly inspirational.</span></div>
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ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT? – HERE ARE SOME TRAIL TIPS</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>What to Ride-</b> The
choice is tough here. You don’t want to lug a weighty beast up the mountains,
but it certainly would be nice to ride it down! We suggest you to bring a light
Hardtail or an XC style Fully, something like an Anthem X is good for this kind
of trip. Remember you might have to carry it for long periods of time. If you
are bringing your own bike, bring along some spare parts, tires, tubes,
hanger/drop out and perhaps a chain and derailleur</span><span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Most importantly make sure you are comfortable on your bike.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Does HST Hire out
Bikes for the Ride?</b> Yes we have for Annapurna 10 speed XTC Hardtails(US$18
Per Day) and Giant Anthem X ($35 Per
Day) for the ride. Bike hire includes all the bits and spare parts you will
need and a helmet if you need one. We are also happy to put your own peddles
and seats on the bike to make it more comfy for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ride the Yak</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - The journey is already epic, but make it more epic by adding
on an extra four days and riding right from HST door step in Kathmandu and
ending in Pokhara, just like the race Yak Attack. The journey to Besishar
itself covers about 200km with over 5000 meters of climbing as you cycle
through the Himalayan Foothills dotted with rural farms, temples and
subtropical jungle. You will already feel challenged before you reach the mountains.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Raft the Kali</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - Just 12km from Beni is the put in place for rafting on one of
the world’s most beautiful rivers, the holy Kali Gandaki (The River named after
the goddess Kali the goddess of “Time and Change and empowerment”). This three day rafting journey is epic, taking you through the deepest gorge in the world and leaving far behind the mountains you have just ridden through. Camp out overnight on white sandy beaches, sleeping under the roof of a thousand stars.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tucked away in a mystical northern pocket of the Valley just
above the Newari Village of Tolka you will find Paulines Guest House. Owned by
two French ladies and their assortment of Dogs, Donkeys and stray animals, this
is a delightful place for a mid week over night excursion. A forty minute ride
after work can take you there, leave your bikes in the Garage at the village and
walk seven minutes up to the renovated farmhouse. Four rooms, nice facilities
and a completely relaxing environment make this a nice place to escape the
stress of work. The food here is excellent, fresh, hearty and tasty, best
washed down with a bottle of handpicked wine. Abundant trails make a nice
option for a morning ride before heading back to the office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Situated on the flip side of the Valley Rim, over Shivapuri
National Park, this rustic resort is surround by dense jungle and enveloped in
peaceful silence, sit back on the slate patio and lap up the Himalayan Views.
The rooms are cozy all with fire places and the food and service is great. You
can ride here from Kakani and then continue on down to Sundarijal the next day,
or drive up along the newly made Nuwakot Road and hike or bike down the next
day. A great weekend getaway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Just outside the Kathmandu Valley beyond Dhulikhel you can
find Namobuddha Resort. This beautiful place sitting on a rural hillside is
back dropped by the Himalaya and the Namobuddha Monastery. Get in touch with your Buddhist side! A beautiful place 4 hours riding from Kathmandu takes you over Lakuri Bhangyang and down to Pauntie. You can then return via jeep or ride back through Banepa, Nala and Bhaktapur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Himalayan Single Track offers guided weekend and overnight
mountain bike rides to all of these places. We love to showcase the great
trails and the great accommodation right in our back yard. The more people that
visit these places and keep them running the better we can promote mountain
biking in the Valley and help preserve, develop and expand the trails for the
future of all cyclists in Nepal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you are a local or an expat, get in touch with these
great resorts for local and Xpats rates and enjoy a lovely time away with your
friends or a romantic getaway with somebody special.</span></div>
Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848546004270308643.post-36892056843714752052013-05-30T10:22:00.001-07:002013-05-30T10:28:11.036-07:00Muktinath - More than just Mountain Biking.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>For many years now the Jomsom Muktinath route has been a popular biking trail and indeed it is an awesome ride. By all means rip up the trail, but don't forget to take some time out the explore the culture,environment and architecture of the region. Follow our journey from Jomsom and Beyond.<br><div><br></div><div>Most people normally whizz through Jharkot on route to Muktinath, but take a moment here, meander inside the slate paved lane ways and wend your way to the 500 year old Sakya Monastry, duck your head and pass through the Tibetan Medical centre, find the young monk with the key and go inside the ancient monastry. The walls are hung with canvas and hand painted with the scenes of the seven hells and the all empowering heaven. A twelve foot tall golden statute of buddha dominates the room and small hand carved wooden benches are draped with Tibetan carpets where the Monks sit and chant. Butter candles beyond count light up the ancient chamber and make it glow with a surreal light. Climb up onto the roof top for panoramic views of Muktinath, Throng La and Jhong. Spend some time here and you will soon forget about the twenty first century.</div><div><br></div><div>Look left and right anywhere you ride in this region and you will see small hairy cows grazing the sparse alpine grass. Rather cutley they are called Loulous....super cute and docile, these tiny beasts produce rich, vitam fulll milk which the local people use to make butter, cheese and gee. Look to the roof tops of the houses and see the piles of fire wood, in this region wealth is gaged by the amount of wood you have stacked up. The limited rain full in the area makes a flat roof top the ideal place for drying wood.</div><div><br></div><div>Our modern bikes are a stark contrast to the simple surroundings of the people that live here,there worth alone more than most families could conceive. Think about this as Nomads on ponies trot past you on their way to Muktinath where they participate in the local traditional style archery competition, a sport taken very seriously among village elders and youths alike.</div><div><br></div><div>The forgotten road on the opposite side of the valley to Muktinath cavres its way down the mountainside and over frozen gullies, passing through the timeless village of Jhong on the way. The desire to ride fast tussles with the desire to stop and look and breath and feel this amazing place, the lush green vale with rolling fields of barley, the wizened shepards tending flocks of Changra (Mountain Goats) the sweet spring scent of apple blossom and the forboding snow capped peaks of Nilgiri and Dhaulgiri dominating the ever blue sky line.... " I dont have any words for this" is what Jevi our training guide said when we ask him how he felt on this his first time in the Himalaya.</div><div><br></div><div>Catch your breath after the 900 meter decent at Kagbeni, a visit to a Red House is a must to experience the true hospitality of the region where modern meets ancient. This contrast is no where more apparent than sitting on the balcony at Applebee's, sipping a cappuccino and staring down the valley to Upper Mustang.</div><div><br></div><div>Passing through Jomsom for most of us is just a pit stop for lunch or to get on or off a plane. But to enter this region you must carry a ACAP permint, most people pay little attention to what these are for. The Annapurna Conservation Permit monies go toward conservation in this uniquely diverse eniviroment. Conservation here is a never ending struggle between tourism, local people, developers, and poachers. Take half an hour and go inside the information office,say hello to the friendly staff and learn about the flora and funa of the area. If you are lucky, ask them to show you footage of the most recent camera traps located high in the Tilicho, Gai La and Mustang Regions and witness the elsuive snow leopards, which rangers say are actually increasing in numbers.</div><div><br></div><div>A half an hour battle with the head wind takes us to Marpha,a village secluded and forgotten since the development of the Jomsom Road, but not a place to be missed, do yourself a favour and help the local community by staying here overnight on your way down. While away and afternoon by exploring the meandering lane ways, discover the local style of architecture of the rock and mud houses, climb up to the monastery or venture up to the hermits cave high on the cliff above, if this does not help your path to enlightenment, the local Marpha Apple or apricot brandy certainly will...a famed product of the renowned apple growing capitol of Nepal, this stuff will knock your socks off! If you cannot stay the night, atleast drop by Neeru guest house, bask in the sunny garden and devour Didi's delicous apple pie...good fuel for cyclists.</div><div><br></div><div>Back on the road cross the river on one of the few hand made wood and rope bridges left in the region and enter the Pine Forest to the Tibetan Camp. From here the adventure begins, avoiding the road and the modern development it has brought, we venture along foot path and rocky trail. At times we have to carry the bikes up short steep inclines, or get our feet we in the icy cold Kaligandaki River, but this is all part of the adventure and the single track that follow is well worth it! This trail too is not just about the riding, look carefully as we drop down lower and the trees change, the environment changes and so do the people that live here. We cross from the Sherpa and Tibetain Culture into the productive Takali, Gurung and Muggar Lands. The trail is beautiful and almost forgotten, the mist laden mountains loom above and pine forests filled with birds line our trail along the holy river......</div><div><br></div><div>After Kalopani we drop down a bone jarring 1900 meters on rubble roads, past roaring waterfalls and into the subtropical jungle to Tatopani, this may be the end of the journey, but the memory will linger long after...</div><div><br></div><div>This is how we roll at Himalayan Single Track...not just mountain biking, but amazing journeys into the heart and soul of a region...</div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbBvlndZ7KRtZvvhNjWYaJ9Y5JCETJoB6eVMgeV-eSFe7cBLPMrVZiSsH_n1o11JbAdzL_8msmgm0Rp87lIDu8DR3Ls_MTfothjz9dl06PZU1VgBxwW2bPFqyCFuQqEjC5V8YcwBxM9E/s640/blogger-image-578888289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbBvlndZ7KRtZvvhNjWYaJ9Y5JCETJoB6eVMgeV-eSFe7cBLPMrVZiSsH_n1o11JbAdzL_8msmgm0Rp87lIDu8DR3Ls_MTfothjz9dl06PZU1VgBxwW2bPFqyCFuQqEjC5V8YcwBxM9E/s640/blogger-image-578888289.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfQhLowOpq9d4CF4sGo1YsSf-BLnb8GuLdyuHXaEfjQ3ZENius4Hn0Ako3tuAWjL6Tv7YzfC0G3txyAsJVMU1WQqTaaLXkIWk-Fox9D405pBiSQnYxN-Wi3Nokotjoxj33j0D1VXAxuc/s640/blogger-image--1528386211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfQhLowOpq9d4CF4sGo1YsSf-BLnb8GuLdyuHXaEfjQ3ZENius4Hn0Ako3tuAWjL6Tv7YzfC0G3txyAsJVMU1WQqTaaLXkIWk-Fox9D405pBiSQnYxN-Wi3Nokotjoxj33j0D1VXAxuc/s640/blogger-image--1528386211.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7915c6nO9QHO30UUlsXEv8PxFiaM6pKhFIvugvcp-QktOanmjGkpybeI1Tu-lkCd0PygsLf_-0JAn1Gm3BYuKaOTtrK4cyyuOjwNWsDfVKvy07SpYogD4i5eXBiDrRqnUaxwPPUOQWU/s640/blogger-image-1029834076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7915c6nO9QHO30UUlsXEv8PxFiaM6pKhFIvugvcp-QktOanmjGkpybeI1Tu-lkCd0PygsLf_-0JAn1Gm3BYuKaOTtrK4cyyuOjwNWsDfVKvy07SpYogD4i5eXBiDrRqnUaxwPPUOQWU/s640/blogger-image-1029834076.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdSWRK4xLh44M1w7WEq_qJc9EcIsmUqBcnkTQir10Ne2sIpxb4z9NRGoGbZLGczTCcSqXDVE_qD-pSY2svUvuFrHj9RgJ2nJ7ks1UmQu24G-f_xjmFTlSl3q16q-2rReMwpzqe4z1t6E/s640/blogger-image-1493656882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdSWRK4xLh44M1w7WEq_qJc9EcIsmUqBcnkTQir10Ne2sIpxb4z9NRGoGbZLGczTCcSqXDVE_qD-pSY2svUvuFrHj9RgJ2nJ7ks1UmQu24G-f_xjmFTlSl3q16q-2rReMwpzqe4z1t6E/s640/blogger-image-1493656882.jpg"></a></div>Himalayan Single Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165094194115838323noreply@blogger.com1