‘Tour De Khunjerab’ Cycle race to start from 27th June
The four-day cycle race ‘Tour de Khunjerab 2019’ on Karakoram Highway will start from Gilgit city from 27th-30th June.
The four-day cycle race ‘Tour de Khunjerab 2019’ on Karakoram Highway will start from Gilgit city from 27th-30th June. More than a hundred cyclists will participating in the international cycling race, the ‘Tour de Khunjerab’, pedalling past scenic mountains and earning the applause of the locals of Gilgit-Baltistan.
11 teams from Pakistan, two international teams and diplomats of different countries will also be seen in action in open category. “Total prize money of Rs 1 million will be distributed among the top position holders of the event, which will be jointly co-hosted by GB government in collaboration with Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) and Serena Hotels.
In the first phase, 68km distance will be covered from Gilgit to Gammat, second phase will be of individual time trial, which will cover 35km, from Gamamt to Doker, while third stage will cover 92km from Aliabad to Susat Border, while fourth and last stage will cover total distance of 84km from Susat to Khunjrab.
The race will culminate on 30th June at Khunjerab Pass, which is the highest paved international border between Pakistan and China at an altitude of 15,300 feet.
The concluding ceremony will be held in Karimabad wherein the participants of the race will be given local gifts and the winners will get certificates and prizes. The people, who want to be part of the event, will be allowed to start their journey behind the cyclists after few minutes.
