5. Resources for High Altitude

With a start point elevation higher than any point on any Ultracycle Race in the world –

ACCLIMATIZATION IS ESSENTIAL…. NOT JUST TO PERFORMANCE…. BUT TO SURVIVAL!

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Being a High Altitude Race, all racers will be required (mandatory) to report in Leh between 8-10 days before race start. While this is for us to establish that racers get the bare minimum acclimatization, it is highly recommended that racers arrive 12-14 days in advance to ensure that they acclimatize satisfactorily. This is particularly necessary if racers are flying directly into Leh. Option is to reach Srinagar or Manali and drive to Leh, in order to have a slower transition to high altitude.

Useful links to understanding how to acclimatize. Curated with help from Sumit Patil.

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Downloadable Booklet from The HIMALAYAN CLUB – acclimatisation-healthy-in-high-himalayas 

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More Information – https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/adapt/adapt_3.htm