Namibia to host world's longest single-stage 24-hour mountain bike race

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-11-05

WINDHOEK, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday officially launched the 21st edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, renowned as the world's longest single-stage mountain bike race. The 24-hour, 401 km race from Windhoek to Swakopmund across the Namib Desert will take place on December 5 to 6, and it is set to attract over 1,000 cyclists from around the globe. "It is a true test of endurance, mental strength, and human spirit," said Jo-Ann Ma......

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