The Jammu and Kashmir Mountain Biking Association (JKMBA) celebrated its Annual Day at Nigeen Club, highlighting the outstanding cycling achievements of 2024. The event was graced by Mehmood Ahmad Shah, MD of KPDCL, as the chief guest.
JKMBA President Riyaz Ahmad Wani presented the group's milestones, including total kilometers covered by members, top individual performances, and major cycling challenges conquered throughout the year. The event recognized the exceptional contributions of cyclists such as Sajad Yousuf Chotta, Yasir Yousuf Makhdoomi, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Sofi, Irfan Ahmad Mir, and Nazir Ahmad Wani, along with notable performances from Dr. Sheikh Tariq, Dr. Zaffar Ahmad, Jaleed ul Mushtaq, and Dr. Sajad Ahmad Mir.
JKMBA also invited prominent sports groups from the Valley, including representatives from JK Mountaineering and Adventure Club (Sayeed Tahir), Kashmir Mountain Biking Association (Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat), Badamwari Athletes (Bilal Ahmad), Kashmir Runners Club (Parvaiz Ahmad Khan), and Flying Machine Cycling Club (Rafiq Ahmad).
A significant highlight of the event was the introduction of JKMBA's junior wing, aimed at nurturing young cycling talent in the region.
Awards & Recognitions
Irfan Mir: Completed a single-day ride of 433.94 km at 24.4 km/h, covered 8,050 km in a year, and secured 3rd place in Jammu Duathlon 70.3 (Solo, under 40 years).
Sajad Yousuf Chotta: Achieved a 433.94 km single-day ride, was crowned Champion of Jammu Duathlon 70.3 (Solo, 40-59 years), and recorded an annual distance of 8,200 km.
Dr. Riaz Ahmad Sofi: Covered 8,200 km, organized two pediatric health camps in North Kashmir, and completed four ultra-distance rides over 200 km.
Riyaz Ahmad Wani: Logged 9,001 km across 249 rides, with a total elevation gain of 56,345 meters.
Nazir Ahmad Wani: Rode 270 km in a single day and covered 6,000 km in a year with a 32,032-meter elevation gain.
Yasir Yousuf Makhdoomi: Completed 365.14 km in 18 hours, won Jammu Duathlon 70.3 (Relay), and covered 7,240 km in 2024.
Er. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani: Winner of Jammu Duathlon (Olympic Distance Solo, 60 age group).
A R Bhat: Created history by cycling 365 km in 18 hours and 37 minutes on an MTB.
Abd Al Hanaan: Named Emerging Rider of the Year, covered 4,700 km across 211 rides, with a 263 km ride in 13 hours and 52 minutes.
Jaleed ul Mushtaq: Recognized for discovering and promoting new MTB routes in South Kashmir.
The JKMBA Annual Day 2024 marked another milestone in the promotion of cycling and adventure sports in Kashmir, reinforcing the association’s commitment to fostering endurance sports and youth participation.