King of the Mountain Challenge 2018 in Riyadh, KSA

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Recently happened in Al Kharj Riyadh, KSA in a mountain called “Dante’s Peak, Little Africa”.

More than 100 bikers of different nationalities joined a yearly event initiated by Padyak Riyadh, this was the second time and our first time to join the said event.

The race was approximately 15 km one way up and down hill route along the dessert. Though not all completed the race, still more than 80% finishers and made themselves to the top of the mountain.

Started at around 7 o’clock in the morning and was in the base camp nearly by 10:00 AM to gather for the breakfast and awarding ceremony.

The result of the race as follows: [ ctto: Bike Tiange Riyadh KSA (Carlos Clemente)]

Champion - Tots Naagas Oledan - Wheels Dammam
Top 2- Aifie Pinano - Bike Lane
Top 3- Michael Dela Rosa- Trek Boys

Top 4- Felimon Fernandez - Padyak Riyadh

Top 5- Jannoki Sorella- PK Enduro Team

Top 6- Khing Jorge- Trek Boys

Top 7- Ryan Zenodro- Riyadh Kingdom Bikers

Top 8- Montaho -

Top 9- Max Bern - Sikad Riyadh MTB

Top 10- JM Castro - Padyak Riyadh

Several special awards was also given and it is our pride to say that one from our group, the Riyadh Trail Bikers was chosen as the last finisher. Mr. Johnrey Pardo manage to finished and conquer all mountain obstacles despite his age (50’s).

The event lasted until 11:00 AM and as first timer in this kind of event, I really enjoyed it and definitely join again next time.

Until the next adventure! Ciao!

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From the initiative of Padyak Riyadh
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The Finishers - Riyadh Trail Bikers at the Base Camp after finishing the race
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Participants headed to start the race
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Out in the dessert of Riyadh with other bikers
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Bikers from different groups gather at the base camp after the race
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Taken at the finish line "Dante's Peak" - top of the mountain with Padyak Riyadh (Carlos Clemente)
Taken at the finish line "Dante's Peak" - top of the mountain with Padyak Riyadh (Carlos Clemente)960×720 109 KB

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Hello @ByaherongRider ,

Thanks for sharing!

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This event looks really nice, I love mountain biking and trail riding. However in Denmark the terrain is very flat so we mainly use the forests.

What place did you finish in the race?

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Thank you for the release.
It was only a fun race and I am not really a racer, It was also my first time to join here in Riyadh (didn’t make it to the podium) but experience is more than enough for me to be a winner. One of the rider in our group got an special award though.

You can subscribe to my newly started YouTube channel: ByaherongRider for more of the trail videos. :slight_smile:

Cheers!

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The most important thing is to have fun @ByaherongRider .

I too never go for the fast route, I always go for the route that I find challenging with sharp turns and small jumps.

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That is true, as long as you are enjoying every trail ride :slight_smile:

Wish I could do more of the jumps (you might wanna give me some advise), I like down hill riding rather than climbing hills :smiley:

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I am all for downhill myself @ByaherongRider . There is not much advise to give I’m afraid, I’m just a beginner but will take the small natural jumps created by the forest itself. My only advise is to stay on the bike.

I’m am not a fan of going up the hills either, I really don’t have the physique for it.

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Great advice to stay on the bike @MortenSI .

Though, I never had crashes or anything worst but still riding safe would be my priority. :slight_smile:

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I agree with your @ByaherongRider , safety always comes first. Even though I have kissed the dirt a couple of times, I always make sure to wear a helmet and protective gear.

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that’s look great.

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