Tour of Nilgiris (TfN), the largest & most loved bike tours in India and also the flagship event of Ride-A-Cycle Foundation (RAC-F), is scheduled between December 8 and 15, 2019. 12th edition of TfN will witness 60 cyclists pedal 850+ km through some of the astounding terrains of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamilnadu, that is bound to test their endurance, temperament, physical and mental limits.
Starting from Regenta Central Herald, Mysuru on December 8, the cyclists will pedal through Hassan, Chikmagalur, Kushalanagar, Sultan Bathery, Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and return to Mysuru to complete the tour on December 15. On Day 5, while pedaling from Sultan Bathery to Ooty, cyclists will climb the Kalhatti Ghat which is among the toughest cycling climbs in the world.
TfN has been continuously evolving and each edition has something new for the cyclists – either be it the route, terrain, geography, etc. The 12th edition will see cyclists on Day 2 pedal from Hassan to Chikmagalur and this allows riders to experience the unique topography Malnad offers. For TfN this is a new route and cyclists will have the pleasure to pedal past Belur and Halebidu, the famous tourism spots with a rich historical legacy in art and architecture dating back to the Hoysala period.
Commenting on the Tour of Nilgiris, Deepak Majipatil, Co-Founder, RAC-F, said, “Cycling as a healthy, leisure & lifestyle activity has caught the imagination of many and this tribe is growing exponentially. Add to this the thrill of cycling through Nilgiris Biosphere including the three famed wildlife sanctuaries and the pristine countryside of Nilgiris district. Tour of Nilgiris has all these wrapped in one event.”
Further, he added, TfN has not only emerged as India’s most prestigious multi-day tour for amateur riders but also triggered passion amongst enthusiasts to pursue cycling as an extreme sport with an adventure quotient. RAC-F nurtured talent – Kiran Kumar Raju – current India MTB Champion will pedal TfN 2019.
Few riders are keen to make their pedals count by giving something back to society and they ride TfN for a cause as charity riders. This year ‘Charity Riders’ will be pedalling for the following organizations – Kenneth Anderson Nature Society and Sita Bhateja Speciality Hospital, among others – to support their respective social cause.
RAC-F is a non-profit advocacy organization, is pioneering an initiative to popularize Cycling for commuting, leisure and as an agent of social change and usher in a Bicycle Freedom Revolution in the country and make it a viable option for daily transportation.
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