Yak Attack

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Yak Attack
Race details
DateMay - June
RegionNepal
Local name(s)Yak Attack
DisciplineMountain Biking
TypeStage race
Organiser MTB World Wide
Web site www.mtb-worldwide.com/the-yak-attack/
History
First edition2007
Most winsFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Cory Wallace  (CAN)
5 Wins
Most recentFlag of Nepal.svg  Khushiman  (NEP)

Yak Attack is an annual high-altitude, long-distance mountain bike race. The race has been known to be non profit. [1] It takes place in Nepal, and is described as "the highest, toughest, mountain-bike race in the world". [2] The eighth annual race took place in 2014. [3]

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Nowadays,[ when? ] the Yak Attack is part of a three-part world challenge.[ citation needed ]

Background

Past Winners

YearFirstSecondThird
2016Cory WallaceThinus RedelinghuysPeter Butt
2017Cory WallaceAjay Pandit ChhetriNarayan Gopal Maharjan
2018Cory WallaceRoan TamangOkesh Bajracharya
2019Cory WallaceRoan TamangRhys Verner
2022Cory WallaceSuraj Rana MagarLaxman Malla
2023Laxman MallaSuraj Rana MagarAchyut Krishna Kharel

Results since 2025:

2025: [4]

FirstSecondThirdCategory
KhushimanAchyut Krishna KharelLaxman MallaOpen Male
Usha KhanalMegan Ann-Open Female
Justin HolleGanesh GurungAnil MaharjanMaster 40+
Harka LamaAmit MatityahuTom Roger BeeckMaster 50+
Rafaelle VerzellaAng Jangbu Paldorje-Grand Master 60+

See also

References

  1. swide - Extreme challenges: Yak Attack Himalayas
  2. Wollaston, Sam (10 January 2015). "Race to the Pole review – Richard Parks's journey makes for spectacular viewing". The Guardian . Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. Mcmahon, Tyler (28 March 2014). "Make way for Nepal's mountain bike champs". Nepali Times . Himalmedia . Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  4. Closing Ceremony | Yak Attack 2025