On March 1, Asia’s longest cycle race from Srinagar to Kanyakumar (3,651 km) was flagged off by Kashmir Divisional Commissioner V Okay Bidhuri.
Cyclists from throughout India are participating within the 12-day race, the primary of its variety in Asia.
The occasion is being organised by the Indian Oil Corporation and supported by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council.
IMAGE: Geeta Rao from Ahmedabad is likely one of the cyclists participating within the race. All Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com
IMAGE: Cyclists earlier than the beginning of the race.
IMAGE: A bicycle owner initially of the race.
IMAGE: People click on pictures of the cyclists.
IMAGE: A bicycle owner takes a water-break.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com
