Mandil Pradhan facts for kids
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Mandil Pradhan
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| मन्दिल प्रधान | |
Mandil Pradhan in Mustang, Nepal
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| Born | 10 July 1983 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Years active | 2008 - Present |
| Organization | Himalayan Rides |
| Known for | Mountain Bike Exploration |
Mandil Pradhan is a famous Nepalese mountain biker, explorer, and guide. He owns and leads Himalayan Rides, a company that takes people on exciting mountain bike trips, mostly in the Mustang region of Nepal.
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Exploring the Himalayas
Since 2008, Mandil has been exploring the amazing Himalayas in Nepal. He looks for old trails and paths that can be used for mountain biking. His goal is to create new biking routes in the mountains. This helps bring more mountain biking tourists to Nepal.
In 2010, Mandil spent ten months in the remote Mustang area. He was searching for trails that could be used for biking. During this time, he found many paths that are now very popular with mountain bikers who visit the region.
In April 2011, Mandil made history. He, along with Australian biker Grant Dansie and Nepalese photographer Gaurav Man Sherchan, were the first to ride downhill from the Kyanjin Valley to Syafru Besi. This was in the Langtang Region of Nepal.
Mandil's Bike Company
Mandil started his company, Himalayan Rides, in 2010. This company helps organize mountain bike trips for other international tour companies. They work together to bring adventurers to Nepal's beautiful mountains.
Racing Adventures
Mandil has competed in many big mountain bike races around the world. Some of these include the Megavalanche, Crankworx, and the Enduro World Series. He's not just an explorer; he's a fast racer too! In 2014, Mandil won the Nepalese Open National Mountain Bike Championship in Kathmandu.
Awesome Bike Videos
Mandil has been featured in three popular mountain bike videos since 2012. These videos show off the incredible places he rides.
Himalayan High
The first video was called Himalayan High. It showed a mix of culture and adventure in the Mustang Valley. This video became very famous, getting over a million views online! It was even a finalist at the UK Adventure Film Festival. Red Bull chose it as one of the "Awesome Videos of 2012," and it was featured in Outside Magazine.
Colors of Kathmandu
The second video, Colors of Kathmandu, came out in 2013. It also got a lot of attention in the mountain biking world. It was featured in Bike Magazine and on the popular mountain biking website Pinkbike.
Nepal Through My Eyes
The third video was named Nepal Through My Eyes. It was filmed entirely using a GoPro camera, showing things from Mandil's point of view. He filmed it over three years! This video was reviewed by The Daily Telegraph and the mountain biking website Singletracks.
Who Supports Mandil?
Mandil has several sponsors who help him with his biking adventures. These include Banshee Bikes (a Canadian mountain bike company), Sherpa Adventure Gear (a Nepalese gear maker), Met Bluegrass (an Italian helmet company), and Race Face (a Canadian parts maker).
Before Biking
Before Mandil became a professional mountain biker, he started his own event company called Party Nepal. He was only 18 years old! In 2008, when he was 25, Mandil sold his company. He wanted to focus full-time on his passion: mountain biking.
