Cycle Rally in Gilgit

The first international cycling race, Tour de Khunjrab, started yesterday from Gilgit. Over a hundred cyclists including those from other countries in 12 teams has took part in the race.

According to Gilgit Division Commissioner Usman Ahmed, strict security measures have been put in place to ensure safety of the cyclists. He said traffic would be suspended at Karakoram Highway when cyclists would be passing from there.

In the third and final round, participants has ended the race at the Pakistan-China border, in Khunjrab that lies at an elevation of 15,300 feet on Sunday.  International cyclists participating in the race have come from United States, Afghanistan, Switzerland, Australia, and Britain.

The concluding ceremony had held at Karimabad Hunza on Sunday.

Narrator and producer:Wajid Ali

PBC Gilgit Production