“Make Way! Make Way! MAKE WAY!” screamed the race commander at incoming vehicles even as another official yelled “Go Slow! Cyclists en route! Stop! Race Incoming!”
Only if Guinness Book had been present to document their accomplishments! MKCC in its second edition witnessed racers from the Indian Armed Forces vying for the top spot and star attraction Laxmi Magar –three times National Champion of Nepal, fondly nicknamed ‘Queen of Nepal’, conquering the Indian Trans-Himalayas to breeze to victory in the women’s event. The Indian Army’s racers were a joy to watch and had the organizers tied up in knots in near panic, as they negotiated every bend, every pothole, stone, boulder, river and rivulet with death defying dexterity in what seemed like just another day’s work! The most impressive feat that was cheered by every passerby was the top dozen racers of MKCC 2015 leaving behind every motor vehicle going in the same direction – be it a truck, car or a motorbike – sometimes by the margin of a few hours – be it uphill, downhill or on level roads!
MKCC 2nd Edition was supported vitally by Fortis Mohali, Bonn, MTB Mag, GoPro and Merida. These are just a few of the many magical moments experienced during the ‘Race to the Top of the World’. It was a privilege and an honour to watch these seasoned, passionate, unshakable and infallible riders riding like the wind to conquer the unconquerable. So Hear ye! Lie low, make way and get swept away by the incoming riders of MKCC!