The misty hills and picturesque surroundings provide a stunning view of Ponmudi, a hill station, on the outskirts of the city, the venue of the 28th Senior & 14th Junior Asian Mountain Bike Championship, which will begin on Thursday.
However, the newly laid track, which has been set up at a private tea estate will confound even the best of riders. The bumpy and steep climb on the pebble strewn track for the uphill cross country event will be unforgiving and will test the riders’ endurance.
The downhill route, riddled with obstacles and bunkers through narrow alleys, will be challenging. The event which also serves as the selection for the Paris Olympics has attracted top riders and teams from Asia.
