The Siemens Action Asia Himalayan Mountain Bike
3-day stage event - NEPAL 2002


Presenting Sponsor

Organizers

Organizers

Event Organizers: Himalayan Mountain Bike

Opening Ceremony: Thamel 22nd (Friday)November
Races dates: 23rd / 24th / 25th November
Awards Night: 25th Nov (evening) Radisson Hotel



  • Passport with visa
  • Camera & film
  • "Fanny pack" or something to carry your camera in
  • Fleecy gloves (long finger ones are good) & socks
  • Trekking/walking boots
  • Bike shoes
  • Trainers or comfortable shoes for wearing around campsite
  • Sandals or thongs
  • Warm slacks, sweaters, wind breaker, jacket
  • T-shirts or shirts (comfortable)
  • 2 water bottles / camelbak etc
  • Warm hat
  • Warm gloves
  • Warm socks
  • Good sunglasses (and spares), wrap around type
  • Track pants or similar for wearing around camp in the evening
  • Sweater or warm sweatshirt or pile jacket
  • Long-sleeved shirt (an extra layer or to keep sun off)
  • Good quality warm waterproof jacket
  • Suncream (SPF 30 or more) and lip sunblock
  • Moisturiser (it is very dry on your skin)
  • Vaseline (for dry nose and lips)
  • Bright powerful torch (preferably one you can stand in your tent)
  • Batteries
  • Hydration salts, sweets
  • Personal first aid
  • Personal toiletries; soap, shampoo, shaver etc. (if you are going to
    Wash!)
  • Bath towel and/or face towel
  • Underwear etc.
  • towellets (wet ones)
  • Clothing for wearing at awards ceremony etc
  • Clothes pegs (so that your clothes don't get blown away when drying)
  • Small pillow for in the tent
  • Mirror
  • Burden 400mg approx (anti-inflammatory &/or other pain killer.)
  • Cough mixture, lozenges


Himalayan Mountain Bikes - Tours & Expeditions
See below for more

Luxury Items !

  • Walkman/Discman, tapes and earphone
  • Good book(s)…..
  • Power (energy) bars of some sort
  • Collapsible bucket (Usually available from camping shops.)
    Good to wash clothes in and scoop water over yourself when washing
    At a stream or river!

Remember you'll need clothes for relaxing around the camp or hotel
Travelling and walking around.

Nepal weather is likely to be excellent daytime temps of around
18C and cold mornings / evenings.

Note:
You'll also need all your usually bike cleanings and servicing gear. Mechanics will be on hand to assist but you need to be self-sufficient

Himalayan Mountain Bikes - Tours & Expeditions
e-mail: info@bikeasia.info

Click here to access the races timetable.

Promoted by The Nepal Tourism Board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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