KATHMANDU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The 2008 Asian Mountain Bike Championships is set to be held in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Nov. 6-10, Nepal Cycling Association (NCA) said on Wednesday.

    According to a press release issued by NCA, registration from 13 different countries and regions including Nepal and China has been registered. A total of 66 riders are participating in four different categories.

    Beside the championships, the Management Committee of Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) meeting is taking place for the first time in Nepal during the event.