AKIJ Bicycle MTB Championship
Bangladesh’s First Ever Nationwide Hunt for the Mountain Bike Champion
P.S. Registering early gets you priority for front-row and forward starting positions!
Built to grow Bangladesh's cycling culture
What is Akij Bicycle?
Akij Bicycle & Engineering Ltd. manufactures bicycles and spare parts in Bangladesh. Launched in 2023 under Akij Venture Ltd., the brand builds bikes engineered for every type of rider.
For Akij Bicycle, riding represents adventure, freedom, and an active lifestyle. Focused on smart design and performance, the brand works to establish a lasting cycling culture across the country, and to elevate cycling as a recognized national sport.
What is the MTB Championship?
The Akij Bicycle MTB Championship is a high-adrenaline cross country mountain bike competition built on pure endurance.
The event features a relentless mass start format, forcing riders to battle through multiple grueling laps across existing local dirt tracks. It is designed to push your stamina, speed, and technical riding skills to their absolute limits.
Why We Are Racing
Akij Bicycle is committed to strengthening the cycling culture in Bangladesh.
We launched this nationwide platform to identify promising cycling talent, promote a disciplined and competitive lifestyle, and create a definitive pathway for riders to showcase their true potential.
Your road to the Grand Finale
Five checkpoints from online application to the championship title. Male and female riders take different lanes to the same finish line.
Online Application
Submit your registration through this official portal.
Submitting an application does not guarantee final participation. You must complete the form accurately with all required details. Registration for each division will automatically close once 200 applications are received. Keep an eye on your inbox for a final selection email containing your official BIB Number.
Evaluation & Confirmation
The Akij Bicycle team will evaluate all applications.
There will be an official selection of up to 200 male participants per division, along with a minimum of 30 female participants at the Grand Finale. Selected riders will receive an official confirmation email with their unique BIB Number.
Divisional Qualifying Races
Selected male riders battle it out in divisional qualifying races.
The top 10 finishers from each division will secure their spot in the Grand Finale in Gazipur on January 30, 2027. This creates an elite roster of 80 male finalists, who will join a minimum of 30 selected female riders to compete for the grand title.
Special Pathway for Female Riders
Female riders do not need to compete in divisional qualifying races.
Eligible registered female participants will receive a direct ticket to compete in a separate Female Category at the Grand Finale.
The Grand Finale
The top 80 divisional qualifiers and the selected female cyclists battle for the ultimate championship title in Gazipur.
8 Divisions. 8 Races. 1 Final.
Divisional qualifying races run every week from December. The next race is highlighted automatically.
04 Dec 2026
11 Dec 2026
19 Dec 2026
26 Dec 2026
02 Jan 2027
08 Jan 2027
15 Jan 2027
22 Jan 2027
30 Jan 2027
Ride for glory and cash
Separate prize categories for male and female riders, plus an exclusive 2-year Brand Ambassador contract for each champion.
৳2,00,000
৳3,00,000
৳1,00,000
৳75,000
৳1,00,000
৳50,000
The Female Category prize structure is subject to a minimum of 30 evaluated and selected participants. If this minimum is not met, the prize money may be reduced based on the organizer’s final approval.
How riders are evaluated
Race performance is monitored by a panel of two AKIJ Bicycle officials and two external judges.
Eligibility & race-day kit
Age & Eligibility
- Eligible age: 12 years and above
- Both boys and girls can apply
- Participants must provide accurate personal information
- Only officially registered and AKIJ BICYCLE-approved participants will be allowed to participate
- Participants must comply with the official Rules & Regulations
Race-Day Kit Check
Important: Registration does not guarantee final participation. Final selection and confirmation will be made by AKIJ BICYCLE after evaluating the applications.
Every great race is built on discipline
To maintain fair competition and rider safety, strict adherence to the official guidelines is required. By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree to the following Rules and Regulations.
01Registration
- Registration is strictly mandatory for all participants.
- One must complete the official registration process and provide accurate, complete personal information before the announced deadline.
- Only officially registered participants will be permitted to race.
- Participants must adhere to all instructions and announcements issued by the organizer before and during the event.
02On the Track
- All riders will start simultaneously.
- Starting grid positions are allocated based on registration order. Registering early prioritizes for front-row and forward starting positions.
- Riders must occupy their assigned positions as instructed by race officials and must never cross the designated start line before the official signal.
- Any false start or deliberate attempt to gain an unfair starting advantage will result in a penalty or immediate disqualification.
03Bicycle Requirements
- Participants must ride a suitable MTB (mountain bike) equipped for the announced course.
- All bicycles must be in safe working condition before the race begins.
- Brakes must be fully functional, and all essential components like handlebars, wheels, and tires must be securely fastened.
- Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are strictly prohibited unless explicitly allowed by the organizer.
04Mandatory Safety Equipment
- Wearing a properly fitted and securely fastened cycling helmet is strictly mandatory throughout the entire race.
- Riders are strongly encouraged to wear cycling gloves, appropriate footwear, and suitable cycling clothing.
- Race officials reserve the right to prevent a participant from starting if their bicycle or safety equipment is considered unsafe.
- Wearing closed shoes is strictly mandatory.
- Racing in sandals is absolutely prohibited.
05Race Course & Route
- Participants must strictly follow the official race route communicated by the organizer.
- Cutting the course, taking shortcuts, or deliberately leaving the designated route to gain an advantage is strictly prohibited.
- Riders must obey all instructions from race marshals and officials.
- The organizer reserves the right to modify, shorten, neutralize, or cancel the course due to safety concerns, weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
06Fair Play & Rider Conduct
- All participants must compete fairly and respect their fellow riders.
- Deliberate blocking, pushing, dangerous riding, or physical contact intended to gain an advantage is prohibited.
- Overtake competitors only when it is reasonably safe to do so. Never deliberately obstruct or endanger other riders.
- Abusive language, threatening behavior, or failure to follow official instructions may result in penalties or disqualification.
07Mechanical Problems & Assistance
- Riders are solely responsible for ensuring their bicycles are properly maintained prior to race day.
- In the event of a mechanical failure, riders must move to a safe location without obstructing other participants.
- Riders may repair their own bicycles where permitted by the organizer.
- Any restrictions regarding outside mechanical assistance will be clearly announced before the race.
08Medical & Emergency Safety
- Participants must comply with instructions from medical personnel and race marshals at all times.
- Any rider experiencing a serious injury, illness, or unsafe riding condition must stop and seek immediate assistance.
- Riders must never obstruct emergency vehicles or medical staff.
- The organizer retains the right to stop or remove any participant from the race if continuing poses a serious safety risk.
09Timing & Finish Line
- The official finish order is determined by the designated timing system and race officials.
- Participants must complete the full designated course to qualify as a finisher.
- Riders who fail to complete the course or miss a required section will be classified as DNF (Did Not Finish) or disqualified.
- Participants must clear the finish line area immediately upon finishing and must not obstruct other incoming riders.
10Categories, Results & Awards
- Race categories, age groups, award structures, and eligibility criteria will be announced separately for each event.
- Results are finalized based on the official timing system and the decisions of race officials.
- Any protests or result-related complaints must be formally submitted to the organizer within the announced protest period.
- The organizer reserves the right to correct timing or result errors following verification.
11Environmental Responsibility
- Littering along the race route is strictly prohibited.
- Riders must dispose of waste exclusively in designated areas.
- All participants must respect local communities, private property, wildlife, and the natural environment.
12Penalties & Disqualification
- Rule violations may result in a warning, time penalty, position penalty, or disqualification depending on the severity of the offense.
- Serious safety violations, deliberate course cutting, cheating, false starts, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification.
- Decisions made by race officials regarding on-course conduct and race results are final, subject only to the published protest procedure.
13Organizer's Authority
- The organizer reserves the absolute right to amend event rules, schedules, categories, or course arrangements when necessary for safety or operational reasons.
- Significant changes will be communicated to participants through official event channels whenever reasonably possible.
14National Final & Winner Selection
- The championship spans all eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh, featuring one qualifying race per division.
- Selected winners from these divisional races will qualify for the Grand Finale in Gazipur.
- The National Final brings together the most elite qualified riders from across the country to compete for the ultimate title.
- Special recognition, rewards, and exclusive opportunities will be reserved for the champions of the National Final.
- Further details regarding qualification criteria and final race arrangements will be provided by the organizer.
- Eight Divisions. Eight Races. One National Final. One Ultimate Champion.
- The Girls Category prize structure is subject to a minimum of 30 evaluated and selected participants. If this minimum requirement is not met, the prize money may be reduced based on the organizer’s final approval.
Significant changes will be communicated through official event channels. Registration indicates acceptance of these rules.
Choose your pathway
Fill out the form completely and accurately to be considered for the AKIJ BICYCLE MTB CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 1.
Male Category
- Race in your division’s qualifying event (8 divisions)
- Top 10 from each division reach the Grand Finale
- Champion wins ৳3,00,000 + 2-year ambassador contract
Female Category
- No divisional qualifying race needed
- Direct ticket to the Grand Finale in Gazipur
- Champion wins ৳1,00,000 + 2-year ambassador contract
Questions? Answered.
Is registration free?
Yes. Registration for the AKIJ Bicycle MTB Championship Season 1 is completely free.
When does registration close?
Registration ends on 20 November 2026. A division may close earlier once it receives 200 applications.
Who can apply?
Anyone aged 12 years and above. Both boys and girls can apply, and all information you submit must be accurate.
Does registering guarantee my place?
No. Akij Bicycle evaluates every application. Selected riders receive an official confirmation email with their unique BIB Number.
Do female riders race in the divisional rounds?
No. Eligible female riders get a direct ticket to a separate Female Category at the Grand Finale in Gazipur on 30 January 2027.
What bike and gear do I need?
A suitable mountain bike in safe working condition with fully functional brakes. A properly fastened helmet and closed shoes are mandatory. Sandals are prohibited, and e-bikes are not allowed unless the organizer permits them.
Why should I register early?
Starting grid positions are allocated by registration order, so early registrants get priority for front-row and forward starting positions.
How are winners judged?
A panel of two AKIJ Bicycle officials and two external judges evaluates riders on finishing position (50%), timing and performance (25%), technical riding skills (15%), and fair play and discipline (10%).
Ride to Win
Eight Divisions. Eight Races. One National Final. One Ultimate Champion.
Bangladesh’s first nationwide hunt for the mountain bike champion. Organised by Akij Bicycle with Triathlon Dreamers.
20 Nov 2026
Registration closes
04 Dec 2026
First race: Dhaka
30 Jan 2027
Grand Finale: Gazipur
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