MTB Himalaya Shimla takes off April 6 , 2013

Shimla : Around 50 bikers will set off on a 133 km hard mountain ride from Potters Hill at the edge of Shimla on April 6  2013 , the organisers of the MTB rally said here Sunday .

Starting from Potters Hill on day 1 the route glides past one of India’s oldest public school , Bishop Cotton School.

It then moves on past Panthaghati to Sadhupul to halt at Chail a popular tourist destination .

On day 2 the race starts from Chail and passes through the scenic places of Dochi , Sadhupul , Shoghi and Panthaghati to finally wind up at Shimla .

The MTB Himalaya Shimla edition will take off on Saturday April 6  from Potters Hill at 9 am .

Race coverage will be dynamic with real time updates on facebook , twitter and the official blog of the rally .