Yak Attack
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | May - June |
| Region | Nepal |
| Local name(s) | Yak Attack |
| Discipline | Mountain Biking |
| Type | Stage race |
| Organiser | MTB World Wide |
| Web site | www |
| History | |
| First edition | 2007 |
| Most wins | .svg.png){kind=small} Cory Wallace (CAN)
|
| Most recent |  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]
Nowadays, the Yak Attack is part of a three-part world challenge.
Background
Past Winners
| Year | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cory Wallace | Thinus Redelinghuys | Peter Butt |
| 2017 | Cory Wallace | Ajay Pandit Chhetri | Narayan Gopal Maharjan |
| 2018 | Cory Wallace | Roan Tamang | Okesh Bajracharya |
| 2019 | Cory Wallace | Roan Tamang | Rhys Verner |
| 2022 | Cory Wallace | Suraj Rana Magar | Laxman Malla |
| 2023 | Laxman Malla | Suraj Rana Magar | Achyut Krishna Kharel |
Results since 2025:
2025:[4]
| First | Second | Third | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khushiman | Achyut Krishna Kharel | Laxman Malla | Open Male |
| Usha Khanal | Megan Ann | - | Open Female |
| Justin Holle | Ganesh Gurung | Anil Maharjan | Master 40+ |
| Harka Lama | Amit Matityahu | Tom Roger Beeck | Master 50+ |
| Rafaelle Verzella | Ang Jangbu Paldorje | - | Grand Master 60+ |
See also
References
- ^ swide - Extreme challenges: Yak Attack Himalayas
- ^ Wollaston, Sam (10 January 2015). "Race to the Pole review – Richard Parks's journey makes for spectacular viewing". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ Mcmahon, Tyler (28 March 2014). "Make way for Nepal's mountain bike champs". Nepali Times. Himalmedia. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ Closing Ceremony | Yak Attack 2025