Mumbai & Nasik Cyclothon – Tour De Mumbai 2011

Posted in Columns, Cycling by Bharathi Murali on January 8th, 2011

Tour de Mumbai

Cricket at Durban, tennis in Chennai and cycling in Mumbai! India’s first ever cycling tour is scheduled this February 11.

Who is in?

The cycling legend, the man known for his self-confidence, determination and victory the seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. His team will be riding at this event.

International riders are anticipated to compete at the second edition of Tour de Mumbai commencing at Nashik.

The organizers of this event, Union Cycliste Internationale, Cycling Federation of India stated that the first leg would be covering 158 kilometers and the second leg will be finishing with 117 kilometers.

Eminent riders

The star team, Armstrong’ team RadioShack which emerged as winners at 2010 Tour de France and Italy’ Liquigas.

The “cyclothon”

At the Tour de Mumbai it is expected to include cyclothon events for children and adults to attract the localities. The main goal of cyclothon is to add a new dimension to the cricketmaniac India as well as to create the need to shift to greener fuels.

For the population who worry about their health this is a clarion call for maintaining their fitness.

Why India?

The country with many diversities and great potential is considered to be a good location to propel this event. Internationally it is foreseen that India could be counted upon for its raring to go participants and sponsors.

Argentina’s Juan Jose Haedo, from Team Saxo Bank, won the inaugural Tour de Mumbai last year to pick up the 50,000 dollars in prize money.

So if you are in Mumbai next month, watch the superhero Lance cycle and also contribute some of your calories to cyclothon!

Tags: CFI, Cycling, Cycling Federation of India, Cyclothon, Lance Armstrong, RadioShack, Riders, Tour de Mumbai, Tour de Mumbai 2011, Union Cycliste Internationale

Author: Bharathi Murali

Hello folks! I am Bharathi Murali, 20, a Chemical Engineering student who always look at journalists or journalism students with a little jealousy in my eyes. I belong to Coimbatore now put up in Chennai. Besides writing, blogging I like traveling (on my bike), photography and silence. I have strong belief in philosophy. With regard to sports I just love watching them on TV when it comes to playing them I have tried to play most of the Indian sports with shallow knowledge in each. I am also a part of the University Basketball team and guess more than scoring I take care of defence better and well known for the fouls that I generally commit! I blog at www.thebhavachakra.blogspot.com. In one line I have always admired Bhagat Singh more than Gandhi, I support radicalism!