Yak Attack is an annual high-altitude, long-distance mountain bike race. The race has been known to be non profit. It takes place in Nepal, and is described as "the highest, toughest, mountain-bike race in the world". The eighth annual race took place in 2014.
Nowadays, the Yak Attack is part of a three-part world challenge.
Background Past Winners Year First Second Third 2016 Cory Wallace Thinus Redelinghuys Peter Butt 2017 Cory Wallace Ajay Pandit Chhetri Narayan Gopal Maharjan 2018 Cory Wallace Roan Tamang Okesh Bajracharya 2019 Cory Wallace Roan Tamang Rhys Verner 2022 Cory Wallace Suraj Rana Magar Laxman Malla 2023 Laxman Malla Suraj Rana Magar Achyut Krishna Kharel
Results since 2025:
2025:YAK ATTACK 2025|2025 results Total riders: 21. 6 nationalities including Nepali. Timing of best rider (Khusiman Gharti): 16:26:01
First Second Third Category Khushiman Gharti Achyut Krishna Kharel Laxman Malla Open Male Usha Khanal Megan Ann - Open Female Justin Holle Ganesh Gurung Anil Maharjan Master 40+ Harka Lama Amit Matityahu Tom Roger Beeck Master 50+ Rafaelle Verzella Ang Jangbu Paldorje - Grand Master 60+
See also Annapurna Circuit Mountain biking
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