CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In Ladakh, Leh town is all set to host the first-ever Mountain Bicycle, MTB, World Cup - the ‘UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup in India. Ladakh Police in collaboration with the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, the Cycling Association of India are organizing this International Cycling event today in Leh town.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which state/UT held the ‘UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup’ international cycling event? Notes: The first-ever UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup international cycling event was held in Ladakh, in collaboration with the Cycle Federation of India and Ladakh Police. The international cycling event was held at Leh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first purpose built mountain bike is generally credited to Joe Breeze who introduced the Breezer Series 1 in 1978. Made from chromoly rather than the traditional steel, the Breezer is widely considered the first modern mountain bike.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first UCI Mountain Bike World Championships took place in Durango, Colorado, USA in 1990 and featured only cross-country and downhill events.