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Our objectives

  • We know what exactly Mountain Cycling can serve to an individual and promoting mountain biking in India through our company is one of our main objectives.
  • Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas and can be the best hub for mountain biking. We aim to promote MTB in Uttarakhand and other Himalayan regions by conducting MTB Tours, MTB Races and MTB Workshops.
  • MTB has been famous among males but not so among females - so in order to bring more females into MTB, we aim to conduct several workshops and events among women.
  • Not only will we hire cyclists as our employees but also provide job opportunities to other riders through various initiatives.

Testimonials

Our team

Siddhartha Bhandari

Co-founder

Hailing from Uttarakhand, left the corporate world a decade back to follow their passion. Known as Sid, he has been instrumental in bringing the MTB culture in Uttarakhand through various initiatives by their organization WTH MTB Adventures, who have been conducting tours, conducting MTB races and also helping the talented youngsters from the region to take up this sport. Sid has also been cycling and has nearly covered the entire Himalayan Region. “Things don’t happen; things are made to happen” is his life's mantra. An ardent fan of Jackie Chan and Saurav Ganguly, Sid is a sports lover.

Shailendra Shah

Co-founder

An entrepreneur by profession and running 3 beautiful properties in Uttarakhand (Kumaon Region). Known as Shahji, he is the man behind the success of MTB Nainital which is one of the premium races in India. He is popular among the MTB cyclists across India. He goes out of the way to help the cyclists and is known for his hospitality. His hobbies include cycling and trekking (Manal Leh ride, Bhutan, Kailash Mansarovar, Adi Kailash, Roopkund, etc.). A man to meet and learn from when you come to Uttarakhand. Do visit him at his property Fairlight Trails.

Our riders

Rakesh Rana

Rakesh Rana hails from Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand and has been the poster boy of WTH MTB Adventures. It is his stealth that makes him sensational.

Always humble and hardworking and someone who is looked upon in the MTB Community. Rakesh has turned into a youth icon of Mountain Biking in Uttarakhand. We can proudly say that today lot of youth and children in Uttarakhand have been inspired by Rakesh's story and success, and have taken up Mountain Biking. Rakesh has raced across India, Nepal and Bhutan and has won many podium finishes.

Career Highlights:

  • Tour Of Nilgiri - 9th in 2014
  • Tour of Nilgiri - 6th in 2015
  • MTB Goa - 6th in 2015
  • MTB Shimla 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - Podium Finish
  • MTB Himalaya 2016, 2017, 2018 - Podium Finish
  • Tour of Dragon 2016 - 9th position (only Indian till date to be among top 10)
  • Tour of Dragon 2017 - 6th position (only Indian till date to be among top 10)
  • MTB Tawang 2018 - 1st runner-up
  • MTB Arunachal 2018 - 1st in team of two

Rakesh has some major achievements. Along with cycling he also runs his own café and camping site in Mukteshwar. Rakesh has been conducting cycling tours in Uttarakhand with WTH MTB Adventures and also helps in conducting workshops and trainings for young cyclists.

Connect with Rakesh at rakesh@mtbtoursindia.com

Kevilebo Zhotso

Kevilebo Zhotso is a rider and from Kohima, Nagaland.

It all started in the year 2015 when Kevi got fascinated in Mountain Biking. He started riding with friends and looked forward to weekends. But later he realized that it was more than a passion and fun riding. Since then he has been participating in quite a few races and has had podium finishes.

Some of his memorable races are:

  • Mokokchung XCE 1st position in junior (Nagaland)
  • Wakhri Enduro MTB challenge 3rd position (Meghalaya)
  • MTB Meghalaya 1st position (Meghalaya)
  • MTB Tawang 3rd position (Arunachal Pradesh)
  • 2nd Mechuka Downhill Championship 3rd in Full Suspension and 1st in Hardtail category (Arunachal Pradesh)
  • Nonghknum Mountain bike race 1st position (Meghalaya)
  • 3rd Shirui Downhill Championship 1st position Hardtail category (Manipur)
  • 1st Kohima Cycle for change XC race 1st position (Nagaland)

Apart from cycling races, Kevi loves to go trekking, organising cycling tours, and jungle camping. Kevi has also helped the Nagaland Government in making cycling tracks and pump tracks in Kohima.

Connect with Kevi at kevi@mtbtoursindia.com

Anisha Gurung

Anisha Gurung hails from Kathmandu   A small-town girl, entangled in the conservative culture, finds her freedom in outdoors. Stubborn with heart but pretty determined with her goals, is now spending most of her time mountain biking, sometimes hiking, and even trail running in the Himalayas of Nepal. She has now become one of our members at WTH, in order to expand the horizons of outdoor adventure in Nepal. Now she has turned her passion into her profession. Cute Smile, Charming, Bold, and very Empathetic.

She is also Certified Yoga Teacher, and Content Creator.

Races participated- South Asian Games and the national and international level races. (Cycling Trail Running, and Adventure Races). Anisha had also visited India (Uttarakhand) and was the runner up(MTB race) at Nayar Valley Adventure Festival held in 2020.

Anisha is part of the team and is our representative in Nepal and she would be leading the cycling tours and hiking trips in Nepal.

Connect with Anisha at anisha@mtbtoursindia.com

Bharat Gurung

Bharat Gurung is our team member from Bhutan.  Bharat has been into cycling since 2014 and his passion for adventure and cycling made his choose this profession. Over a period of time Bharat has lead many cycling groups coming from all across the world to Bhutan and has made them experience this beautiful country. Bharat has also helped cyclists who come to participate in the “Tour of Dragon” the longest single day MTB race in the world with his skills , knowledge of the area. Bharat welcomes all the cyclists to Bhutan “ the land of happiness”. Bharat is also a Bike Enthusiast.

Connect with Bharat at connect@mtbtoursindia.com

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