Biking in Kathmandu
Getting ready to ride from Patan to Chandeshwori I was keen to do something a little more exciting in Kathmandu than sightseeing and, after exploring the possibility of some rock climbing or white water kayaking, I decided to hire a bike and try out some of the many trails around Kathmandu. A newish Giant Talon with deore XT groupset and Rockshocks . with remote lockout. Not bad for a hire bike in Nepal! I contacted Himalaya Single track who, for around $35, were able to hire me a well equipped Giant with basic repair gear and a pump. They were also very flexible about enabling me to drop off the bike at their workshop in Thamel before my return flight to Mumbai on the Sunday morning. The retail store was very well equipped with a good range of high end gear for the gear freaks. The workshop was very well fitted out and had friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable western mechanics. I purchased M...