World's longest single-stage mountain bike race begins in Namibia

WINDHOEK, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Desert Dash officially began Friday as international and local cyclists race from capital Windhoek to the coastal town of Swakopmund in one of Namibia's biggest sporting events.

Hundreds of cyclists, their support teams, families and cycling fans will meet at Swakopmund during the Nedbank Desert Dash from December 10 to 11, with their spending power expected to boost the e