YAK ATTACK - SHOWDOWN in the ANNAPURNA\'S
Along the Marshangdi
Phil Evans (Extreme World Challenges) / 10.03.2008
Day 3 Taal to Chame - 22km/1677m to 2691mA 1014m gain in overall altitude awaited the participants of Yak Attack on Day 3.
The trail followed the banks of the Marshangdi river as it left Taal, a route that would be virtually impossible in the wet season, and then climbed rapidly up to and past Danaqu.
Due to the rapid rise in altitude, the advantage was once again with the runners and, as on the previous days, the lead was fought out between Peregrines Phudorjee and Uk runner Philip Morris.
The latter part of the course was much more suited to biking and Kaji Sherpa and Chandra Chhetri worked hard to try and catch the elite front runners but all to no avail as Phudorjee arrived in Chame some 31 mins ahead of the closest rider.
Again Philip Morris put in a great effort and stuck with Phudorjee for most of the race, but stopping to fill up his water cost him valuable time and he finished exactly 1 minute later.
Yangdi Sherpa (Darrin Crosby Builders) was once again the fastest female runner finishing in 3:10:48. Nirjala Tamrakar (Fluidforce) the only female rider found the going tough during the carry sections but did well to finish in 5 hours and 1 minute.
UK rider Matt Hart (Torq) finished midway down the order. “Carrying my bike on my shoulder, past trains of donkeys loaded with bags, is not something I'm used to, and needs working on!!
But at least I got to ride my bike today, which is always a bonus� said the former elite rider.
Results for Day 3
1. Phudorjee Lama Sherpa( Peregrine +First Ascent) 2:22:14
2. Philip Morris 2:23:14
3. Dipak Raj Rai (HeatmaxUK) 2:30:00See All Event Posts
