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SUMMARY:Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)
DESCRIPTION:The Tour of the Dragon is one of the toughest one-day mountain bike races on Earth. Spanning 268 kilometres across the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan\, it pushes riders to their absolute limits within a strict 18-hour time limit.\n\nRace At A Glance\n\nDistance: 268 km (167 miles)\nClimb: 4\,500+ metres of elevation gain\nPasses: 4 major mountain peaks\nStart: 2:00 AM in Bumthang (2\,610m)\nFinish: Thimphu Clock Tower Square (2\,320m)\n\nThe 5 Race Phases\n\n1. The Midnight Launch: Riders start in freezing\, pitch-black darkness. Headlamps light the way over Kiki La and the towering Yotong La Pass (3\,434m).\n2. The Fortress Descent: A thrilling 29-kilometre plunge into Trongsa valley. Cyclists fly past ancient cliffside monasteries as alpine cold changes to valley heat.\n3. The Mud & Mist: A grueling climb up Pele La Pass (3\,430m). This section tests mental grit with deep mud\, dense fog\, and loose rocks.\n4. The Final Wall: After a brief descent\, exhausted riders face the ultimate test: a relentless 40-kilometre uphill slog to Dochu La Pass (3\,150m).\n5. The Capital Triumph: A final high-speed descent into the capital city of Thimphu. Riders finish to cheering crowds and traditional celebrations.\n\n\nWhy Join?\n\nElite Status: Conquer 268 km of pure Himalayan climbing in under 24 hours.\nStunning Views: Ride through untouched alpine forests\, sacred fortresses\, and valleys.\nRoyal Hospitality: Enjoy an unforgettable finish line festival backed by the Bhutan Olympic Committee.
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