Action packed mountain bike racing! A weekend format full of learning, socializing, chilling out and racing. The Temghar MTB Challenge is a platform for all levels of riders to come together and develop and show their sport. The event will have the two disciplines of Mountain Bike Racing - Cross Country (Olympic and Circuit) and a Downhill time trial. On top of this, there will be competitive fun challenges of hill climb and obstacle course. Race + MTB Workshop + Camping + Socializing + Fun The purpose of this race/event is to bring mountain biking enthusiasts together, irrespective of their level of riding. The format aims to make participants socialize with the MTB community over the weekend. We are offering 1 night/ 2 night’s stay options too and planning to have loads of fun with Camping, Live Music, MTB Movie screening, etc. Also, the race site is absolutely scenic and the participants can get their family members/friends along for the event. With so much to explore, it will be a new experience for them too! We are looking forward for maximum participation from the cycling community.

CATEGORIES:
1. Cross Country Olympic (XCO):

Trail length: 28 to 32 km
Trail type: Gravel, dirt, rock patches with ascents, descents and long flats. The trail is wide enough to provide for overtaking chances. One part of the track is along the backwaters which provides for a scenic ride.
Cut off time: 2 Hrs 30 min

Subcategories: (Male and Female)
1. U18
2. Open (18 to 40 years age)
3. Veteran (40+ years age)

(Kindly note that we need at least 10 participants in each male category to conduct the race. If the participation in any category is lower than 10 participants, the category will be clubbed with the open category).
(For female categories, we need at least 5 participants in each category. If less than 5 women participants register in any category, they will be clubbed into open categories. Prizes subjected to participation of minimum 5 female participants)

2. Cross Country Circuit (XCC):
Trail length: 8 to 10 km
Trail type: Gravel, dirt, rock patches with ascends, descends and long flats. The trail is wide enough to provide for overtaking chances. One part of the track is along the backwaters which provides for a scenic ride.
Cut off time: 60 min
Subcategories: (Male and Female)
1. U18
2. Open (18 to 40 years age)
3. Veteran (40+ years age)
(Kindly note that we need at least 10 participants in each male category to conduct the race. If the participation in any category is lower than 10 participants, the category will be clubbed with the open category).
(For female categories, we need at least 5 participants in each category. If less than 5 women participants register in any category, they will be clubbed into open categories. Prizes are subjected to participation by minimum 5 female participants.)

3. Downhill (DH):
Trail length: 1500m to 1700m
Trail type: Loose gravel, rock patches, jumps, drops and other features. A combination of steep descends, turns and rock steps. (FULL FACE HELMET COMPULSORY FOR PRACTICE AND RACE).
Subcategories: (Male and Female)
Hard Tail
Open (Both full suspension and hard tail bikes allowed)
(Kindly note that we need at least 5 participants in each category to conduct the race. If the participation in any category is lower than 5 participants, the category may be cancelled or clubbed with another category.)

Fun Activities:
We are planning to organize some fun activities for the participants on Saturday. Activities thought for the evening are DJ and dance, campfire, MTB movie screening, and more! This will be an awesome coming together of the community and we all will have memorable time together.

REGISTRATION FEES:
Tickets:
1.Participant- Day Package = INR 1350 pp
(Includes: Breakfast and lunch on Sunday, Race registration for any one category from XCC or XCO or DH).

2. Participant - One Night Package = INR 2500 pp
(Includes: Lunch, High tea and dinner, Camping, MTB Workshop on Saturday, bonfire and other entertainment on Saturday Evening, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday, Race Registration for any one category from XCC or XCO or DH).
Suggested for: Outstation/local participants who want to experience/learn and reach the venue 1 day prior to the big race day.

3. Participant - Two Night Package = INR 3250 pp
(Includes: Dinner on Friday, Camping, Breakfast-Lunch-high tea-Dinner on Saturday, Camping, MTB Workshop on Saturday, All other fun on Saturday Evening, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday, Race Registration for any one category from XCC or XCO or DH).
Suggested for: Outstation/local participants who want to experience/learn and reach the venue on Friday evening and explore Temghar Valley Backwaters.

4. Add race category = INR 450 pp
(Applicable for people who have already purchased a participant package. Use this to register for one more race category. Example: If you have bought 1 participant package ticket, add this ticket to register for one more race category from XCO/XCC/DH and add one more if you want to participate in all three categories.)

5. Spectator - Day Package = INR 450 pp
(Includes: Breakfast and lunch on Sunday).
Suggested for: Local spectators who want to cheer their riders and reach the venue directly on race day.

6. Spectator - One Night Package = INR 1950 pp
(Includes: Lunch, High tea and dinner, Camping, MTB Workshop on Saturday, bonfire and other entertainment on Saturday Evening, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday.)

7. Spectator - Two Night Package = INR 2650 pp
(Includes: Dinner on Friday, Camping, Breakfast-Lunch-high tea-Dinner on Saturday, Camping, MTB Workshop on Saturday, All other fun on Saturday Evening, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday.)

Cancellation of registrations is possible only till 05th January 2021 (75% of registration amount will be refunded upon cancellation).
No cancellations/refunds will be entertained post 05th January 2021 .

PRIZES:
All participants will receive participation certificates. Winners (top 3) will get certificates and medals.
We are speaking to various brands related to cycling/fitness and trying to arrange for goodies and also cash prize if possible, for the winners. If we have good number of registrations, we might declare cash prizes at a later stage. So stay tuned for updates on this. We will also put updates on the Facebook event page and Instagram handles.

Fun Activities:
We are planning to organize some fun activities for the participants on Saturday. Activities thought for the evening are live music band, campfire, barbecue, MTB movie screening, etc. But the feasibility of this depends on number of participants we get for camping. Hence we encourage more and more bikers to register for the 2 day package so that it becomes feasible for us to arrange for these.
This will be an awesome coming together of the community and we all will have memorable time together.

• Personal Expenses like Soft Drinks, Mineral water, Tips etc
• Any kind of Insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges
• Anything not covered under the head ‘Cost Includes’