The idea of mountain bike racing was first formed in Marin country, in California, in the early eighties. however, in 1996 it got included in the Olympic Games and later on in 1998 the sport got an early into the Asian games. The national sports council of Nepal officially recognized it as a sport in 1995.the first mountain biking world cup series place in 1991 and its nine-race circuit covered European and North America.
Nepal has new achieved worldwide recognition as one of the best mountain biking destinations. The reason being that it is a mountainous country with diverse landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty. The numerous dirt roads and the trail that lead to scenic place inside and outside the valley have made Nepal a favorite among mountain Bikers. This fact has lead to the growth of foreigners coming to the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal specially for the biking.
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