Shimla, May 17 -- Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the state government was making earnest efforts to promote adventure tourism.

He was addressing the public after flagging off the 12th edition of MTB Himalaya cycle race organised by Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASPTA), in collaboration with Himachal Tourism and Cycling Association of HP (CAHP), among others on the Ridge in Shimla.

Officials said this year, 100 cyclists from 28 cities and 20 states will cover a challenging 120 km course.

They said it will pass through Prologue- Heritage Ride, Kufri-Chail, Shimla-Summerhill-Potters hill in Shimla and culminate on May 18. The chief minister said such events go a long way in s...