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Photos: Cyclists trail the Himalayas to promote hygiene in India’s villages

In Himachal Pradesh, professional cyclists rode through the interiors of several towns and villages, while cutting through streams on the way as part of the Hero MTB Himalaya race. The race was held to promote hygiene and eradicate open defecation in the areas through which the cycling path runs.

Updated on: Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM IST

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Jochen Boehringer of Germany competes in the 13th edition of the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The annual race took place in the foothills of the Himalayas, starting in Shimla and ending in Dharamshala. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Jochen Boehringer of Germany competes in the 13th edition of the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The annual race took place in the foothills of the Himalayas, starting in Shimla and ending in Dharamshala. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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A mountain biker competes in the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race near Barot village in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The 13th edition of the annual cross country race took place over eight stages in the foothills of the Himalayas. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

A mountain biker competes in the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race near Barot village in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The 13th edition of the annual cross country race took place over eight stages in the foothills of the Himalayas. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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As many as 92 riders from 16 countries took part in the race, that cut through villages at the foothills of the Himalayas. The aim was to promote hygiene and eradication of open defecation, wherever they cycled through. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

As many as 92 riders from 16 countries took part in the race, that cut through villages at the foothills of the Himalayas. The aim was to promote hygiene and eradication of open defecation, wherever they cycled through. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Touted as one of the toughest cycling trails, the riders had to carry bikes on them for a fair part of the hike when routes were not motorable. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Touted as one of the toughest cycling trails, the riders had to carry bikes on them for a fair part of the hike when routes were not motorable. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Mountain bike riders eat at the rest area in Bagshed about 50km from Mandi in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Mountain bike riders eat at the rest area in Bagshed about 50km from Mandi in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Riders Adria Noguera (R) and Antonio Ortiz (L) of Spain are seen entertaining schoolchildren from Bagshed. The initiative ‘Mission Smile,’ in its fourth year, runs along with the MTB Himalaya race and aims to educate children and their parents to eradicate open defecation and improve hygiene. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Riders Adria Noguera (R) and Antonio Ortiz (L) of Spain are seen entertaining schoolchildren from Bagshed. The initiative ‘Mission Smile,’ in its fourth year, runs along with the MTB Himalaya race and aims to educate children and their parents to eradicate open defecation and improve hygiene. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Karen Hill of Australia competes in the 13th edition of the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The cyclists rode through narrow lanes in the villages at the foothills of the Himalayas along side the lush valleys and rivers. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Karen Hill of Australia competes in the 13th edition of the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The cyclists rode through narrow lanes in the villages at the foothills of the Himalayas along side the lush valleys and rivers. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Much to the villagers’ amusement, India’s Sunil Barongpa is seen riding through a residential lane in a village in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Much to the villagers’ amusement, India’s Sunil Barongpa is seen riding through a residential lane in a village in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Gurman Reen Singh of India is seen riding on a narrow bridge over a river near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Spread over 650 kilometres, the race lasted eight days before finally culminating in Dharamshala. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Gurman Reen Singh of India is seen riding on a narrow bridge over a river near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Spread over 650 kilometres, the race lasted eight days before finally culminating in Dharamshala. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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Adria Noguera of Spain celebrates as he wins the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race at the finishing point in Dharamshala on October 7, 2017. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 3:50 PM

Adria Noguera of Spain celebrates as he wins the Hero MTB Himalaya mountain bike race at the finishing point in Dharamshala on October 7, 2017. (AFP / SAJJAD HUSSAIN)

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