McLoed Gunj: Road Bike Paradise to the Dalai Lama
Difficulty: 110 to 139 Ascent: 1167 over 16 to 22 kms. Hello Sunshine! There is a cycling peak suitable for road bikes and this is the one. There are multiple ways of cycling… Continue reading
So, what are the most challenging cycling trails and peaks in the Himalayas? In this post, you’ll learn about cycling climb difficulty levels. The first step is to have a formula for gauging… Continue reading
Difficulty: 110 to 139 Ascent: 1167 over 16 to 22 kms. Hello Sunshine! There is a cycling peak suitable for road bikes and this is the one. There are multiple ways of cycling… Continue reading
Cycling Difficulty Level: 216 Ascent: 2420 meters over 46 kms. (This is from Bethal; though there are easier gradients too, read on for more). Yes, this is an interesting climb that takes you through… Continue reading
Difficulty Level: 242 Ascent: 2158 meters over 20 kms. This is one of those passes that can taken up from either side, depending on what difficulty level you want. The side from Aut offers a difficulty… Continue reading
Difficulty Level: 197 Ascent: 1944 meters over 40 kms. Khardung La is the highest motorable road in the word. You rise to 5355 meters. The road condition is great, but the altitude is worry.… Continue reading
Difficulty Level: 297 Ascent: 2937 meters over 45 kms. Yes, this is possibly the nastiest cycling climb in the Himalayas. The Elevation Profile is shown below. It is 45 kms. of sheer brutality. The… Continue reading