Fwd: The Deccan Cliffhanger - An Ultra Cycle Race - 22nd Feb 2014

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Deccan Cliffhanger – An Ultra Cycle Race – The first of its kind in India

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From: Divya Tate <tate...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Subject: The Deccan Cliffhanger - An Ultra Cycle Race - 22nd Feb 2014
To: randonn...@googlegroups.com

Hi all,

I am pleased to announce that once again Pune is on the International Cycling Map! This time with a RAAM Qualifier and a RAAM style Team Relay Ultra Race from Pune to Goa. Unlike a brevet, It is a fully supported race!

Get you legs warmed up! Get your crew together and Race over the Deccan.... TO GOA! :-)

Regards
Divya

Deccan Cliffhanger – An Ultra Cycle Race – The first of its kind in India

Date: 22^nd February 2014

Start Venue: Pune University Gate

Start Time: 5am – 7am

The Deccan Cliffhanger is a 643 Km (400 Mile) Ultra Cycling Race from Pune to Goa, comprising solo and relay team categories. All racers in all categories must have a support vehicle and crew. The Relay event is RAAM style, and the Solo Race is a RAAM Qualifier. Solo Racers who complete within the time limit will be qualified for the world’s toughest bicycle race – Race Across AMerica!

The Route

The Race starts in Pune, the city of cycles, and finishes in Goa, on the sea shore. Set on the Deccan Plateau, the route follows the Sahyadri Range, which defines the western edge of the Deccan, finally dropping through dense forests that cover the cliffs of the Escarpment, into the Konkan as it heads to the Indian Ocean. The last few kms are along a river or creek that opens out onto the Indian Ocean at Miramar beach, Panjim, the capital of Goa.

Route Map - The total distance is 641 Km or 399 Miles and the total climbing is about 4200 Mts or 13800 ft 

641 km - Pune – Panjim, Goa Via Dharwad - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/247823169

Information, Registration details can be found on the Website

www.inspire-india.in

and the Inspire India Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/InspireIndia

The event page on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/487623318019025/

Connect with other riders, officials and crew members on The Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/591708987564272/

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