Namibia launches longest single-staged 24-hr mountain bike race

WINDHOEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's iconic Nedbank Desert Dash, renowned as the world's longest single-staged mountain bike race, is set to attract a field of over 900 cyclists this year.

Organizers announced this at a launch event held in Windhoek on Tuesday.

The 20th edition of the race will take place on Dec. 6 and has been extended to 401 kilometers from the previous 373 kilometers.

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