Yak Ru Enduro picture lands on the cover page of Issue #182 on the Australian Mountain Bike Magazine. In the story, Kristina…
WORDS: ROBIN PIEPERPHOTOS: BEN GIBSON Robin Pieper, Ben Gibson and Phoebe Coers, three Kiwis packed their bikes and ventured to explore the…
Behind the scenes of Yak Ru Enduro race 2019. Watch the three part series to see it all unfold in the Himalayan…
What a crazy, chaotic, and beautiful adventure to finish the 2019 season. Early in the year a mutual friend, Dave Cohen the…
Manang is a district in north-west Nepal that was not easily accessible even 5 years ago. Today, scores of 4 wheel jeeps…
Of all the mountain biking destinations in the world, Nepal, and to a wider extent, Asia, is often one the least understood…
This report was first published at PinkBike on 19 November 2019 – Words by: Wilson Low / Pictures by: Kristina Vackova, Col…
Being out in the mountains on your bike means being prepared to treat any mechanical issues that may occur. Part of the allure of riding in a beautiful but remote landscape such as Nepal’s is that element of self-sufficiency – getting through problems encountered on the ride without the help of a mechanic or anyone else besides other racers.
Training mountain biking skills We need to talk about your skills on a mountain bike. Having excellent bike handling skills is not…
Yak Ru as a mountain bike race challenges participants with harsh conditions over a variety of terrain, and with the possibility of temperatures ranging between the hot arid desert to sub-zero alpine. Most cyclists who embark on the Yak Ru pose questions along the lines of how to dress in a way that is both versatile and weight-conscious but also provides a margin of comfort and safety. Here’s how we suggest you go about gearing up: