Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Sikkim Opens 2026 Zabarvan Downhill Mountain Biking Series
Sikkim hosted the first event in a 2026 mountain biking series.
Riders came from eight countries to race downhill.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang started the competition.
He said the event could help people discover the area for adventure tourism.
The series will also have events in Ladakh and Maharashtra.
Officials have plans to improve roads and visitor facilities around Zoom-Salghari.
The event included cultural performances, rock climbing, and stalls run by seven self-help groups.
Sikkim hosted the opening leg of the 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series at Rock Garden in Zoom.
Riders from eight countries, including India, Iran, Australia, Brazil, Italy, the Czech Republic, Taiwan and Nepal, participated.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off the competition and described it as a milestone for the area.
The series promotes downhill mountain biking across Indian terrains; later 2026 legs are scheduled for Ladakh and Maharashtra.
Plans include new tourist facilities and road improvements in Zoom-Salghari and surrounding areas.
- Who
- Downhill mountain bikers from eight countries participated; Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off the event.
- What
- The opening leg of the 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series, an international downhill mountain biking competition.
- When
- Sunday; the article identifies it as part of the 2026 series but gives no calendar date.
- Where
- Rock Garden in Zoom, Soreng district, Sikkim.
- Why
- The event promotes downhill mountain biking and supports Sikkim's efforts to develop adventure tourism.
- Event
- Opening leg of the 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series
- Location
- Rock Garden, Zoom, Soreng district, Sikkim
- Participating countries
- Eight: India, Iran, Australia, Brazil, Italy, the Czech Republic, Taiwan and Nepal
- Later 2026 venues
- Ladakh and Maharashtra
- Proposed local improvements
- Tourist facilities, including Peacock Park, and widening and improvement of the Zoom road
- Other activities
- Cultural and musical performances, rock climbing, and stalls and exhibitions by seven self-help groups