Tour de Lumbini, 4-6th May, 2012

Tour de Lumbini is a cycle rally organized on the special occasion of Budhajayanti. It was a 3 and half days event, it started from Bhagwan pau (Swoyambhu). More than 60 participants attended the rally and many people were present at the venue to show solidarity. The cyclists pedaled nearly 300 kms from Kathmandu to Lumbini; the birthplace of Buddha. Cyclists from Kathmandu, Pokhara joined hands for this cause. The enthusiasm and must do attitude of youths as well as experienced old folks made this tour a successful event.

Organizer of the event: World Cyclist Foundation, Nepal
Supporters: Kathmandu Cycle City 2020, Cycle City Pokhara, Come on Youth Stand Up, Salt Trading, Resources Himalaya and many more....

Cycle Shops Around Kathmandu Valley:

1. Himalayan Single Track Sathghumti, Thamel 4700909 santosh@himalayansingletrack.com himalayansingletrack.com
2. Path Finder Cycling Thamel (Next to Hotbreads) 4700468 info@tibetbiking.com www.tibetbiking.com
3. Kathmandu Bike Station Pani Pokhari, 4444250 info@ktmbikestation.com www.ktmbikestation.com
4. Everest Mountain Bikes Bhagwoti Marg, Thamel 4701617 everestbike@gmail.com www.bikeadventurenepal.com
5. Biking First Z- Street, Thamel 4701771 info@bikingfirst.com www.bikingfirst.com
6. Chain Bani Manda. Ekantakuna (Near Alka Hospital, infront of NCELL office) 5000547 info@chain.com.np www.chain.com.np
7. Epic Mountain Bike Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur 5555021 info@epicmountainbike.com www.epicmountainbike.com
8. Nepal Mountain Bike Station Thamel (Behind Sisha Bar)
9. Down Hill Dusk Kathamdnu Guest House, Thamel 4700286, 4252446 dtd@wlink.com.np www.nepalbiking.com
10. Mountain Bike & Bike Hire Point Chhetrapati, 4219251
11. Radha Krishna Mountain Bike Paknajol, Near People Campus

Getting Ready for Tour de Lumbini ?


Those who are participating on the cycle rally, important things to remember:


What to Carry ?

1. Helmets and Gloves, padded gloves means less pain.
2. Carry filled Water bottle / Water Pouch as we know it's hot during day time
3. Trousers / Half Pants for cycling would be better if you don't have cycling dress
4. Carrying chocolate as energy bar will be handy for you 
5. Tooth brush (with or without paste), 
6. Sunscreen ( if you don't want sun burn)
7. Headlamp or torch ( Will be always handy)
8. Cycle tools (including pump,extra tube, if you have one)
9. Mosquito repellent cream ( if you have and don't have a good relation with mosquitoes)
10. I-pod and other gadgets (Not allowed to use while riding)
11. Raincoat (High Possibility of Rain by weather forcast)
12. Cameras both still and movie (to capture the lifetime moment)
13. Hand Towel,
14. if Carrying a bag please use a two sided ones.

Please obey the following Rules for your own safety:

• Helmets and Gloves is compulsory
• Cycle on single line on the HIGHWAY
• Don't try to overtake on the turnings
• Don't use ipods or other gadgets during rides

In the long ride, water and food are most important. Our GOLDEN RULEZ!!...

• Eat before you are Hungry, 
• Drink before you are thirsty and 
• Change gears before you need to....

This will all help you maintain your energy levels and enjoy the ride better....keep your tank full remember even vehicle does not run on empty tank!!!


There will be guides and volunteers ready for you help, your baggage will be kept on the bus. 


Other Recommendations: 
Using Gel Pads, or Padded Underwear will reduce pain on the ass, Quick Dry t-shirts, Water Pouch are also recommended. 


If you need to buy stuffs related to cycling or hire a cycle, Here is the list of cycle shops around the valley : http://macyclist.blogspot.com/2012/05/cycle-shops-around-kathmandu-valley.html


Source: Kharsing, Himalayan Single Track 

.... Happy Cycling...