Cycling for a Cause.. Naran, Pakistan

For those who think there is a war there or the area is not safe, or there should be no foreigners here since that’s dangerous for them.

Cycling for a Cause.. Naran, Pakistan

International and local Pakistani cyclists compete during the Himalayas 2011 International Mountainbike Race in the mountainous area of Lake Saif-ul-Maluk in Pakistan’s tourist region of Naran in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The cycling event, organised by the Kaghan Memorial Trust to raise funds for its charity school set up in the Kaghan valley for children affected in the October 2005 earthquake, attracted some 30 International and 11 Pakistani cyclists.

International and local Pakistani cyclists compete in the Himalayas 2011 International Mountainbike Race.

Slovakia's cyclist Martin Frano (R) competes during the second stage.

Pakistan's Mohammad Sabir during the second stage.

Slovakia's cyclist Martin Haringr (C) rides past horses during the second stage of the race.

http://www.dawn.com/2011/09/18/cycling-in-naran.html