The Tawang Cycling Association sponsored by the Department of Tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has commenced the highly anticipated Monduro 4.0, the world’s highest enduro mountain biking race and a part of Asia Enduro series(AES)this year.
- This annual event attracted participants from eight foreign nations and across India.
- This year’s event was officially flagged off this morning( 9 November 2024) at Tawang Walkthrough Market by Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering and Tawang Brigade Commander, Brigadier VS Rajput in presence of Addl DC Tawang Sang Khandu,DTO Tsering Deki and other senior officers.
- The event that begins at an elevation of 14,400 feet and descends to 8,000 feet, Monduro 4.0 is widely recognized as one of the toughest races in the world.
- Among the competitors is the UCI World Champion 2024, Alex Rudeau from France, and Neerav Shrestha, Nepal’s current downhill champion, along with other title holders in the enduro racing community.