2nd Mokokchung Mountain Bike Fest

Mokokchung, November 23 (MExN): Trail Hounds Cycling Club is all set to host the Second Edition of Mokokchung Mountain Bike Festival on December 7 and 8 during the Hornbill Festival Nagaland.  

According to a press release from the organisers, mountain bikers from Nepal, United Kingdom, Maharashtra, Pune, Kerala, Sikkim, Manali, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya and including the home state will be competing in the Mokokchung Cross Country on December 7 and the Mokokchung Xtreme Downhill Challenge on December 8.  

The event will be flagged off from the town square on December 7, 7:00 am and will culminate at the Yimchalu Gate in Sungratsu Village. The Mokokchung Extreme Downhill Challenge will be held at the Chuchu Downhill track on December 8.  

Whilst the main focus is on the challenging DH & XC races, it is also an exhibition with a lineup of bike show, local food delicacies & beverages, live music and DJ Night, the organisers stated.  

Official sponsors of the event include Department of Tourism GON, Marin Bikes California, Summit Bike Components United Kingdom, Pitstop Mokokchung, Pedalroads Cycling Assam, Krank Hub Kohima, Soyim Printers Mokokchung, Freerider Magazine Pune and MTB Mag Asia China.  

For registration, interested cyclists can log in to www.facebook/trailhoundscyclingclub or call +91-9402679388 for any queries.