The second edition of the much anticipated Race Across India, an ultra cycling race, was flagged off from Srinagar on Thursday, by Chief Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Atal Dulloo, Commissioner Secy( Youth Services and sports) Sarmat Hafeez, Secretary J & K Sports Council Nuzhat Gul, DIG CRPF Rajesh Kumar, and IOCL Head divisional office J&K and Ladakh Anjani Kumar.
Nine international participants are the attraction of the India’s and Asia’s longest cycling race, which will conclude at Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering a distance of 3758 kms and traversing through 12 states.
Personnel of the Armed Forces, including Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force along with personnel from Maharashtra Police Force Commando One are taking part in the race, organised by senior rider Dr. Amit Samarth from Nagpur.
Practising doctors and visually impaired children also will take part in the race.
The race is recognized by the World Ultracycling Association (WUCA) and serves as a Race Across America (RAAM) Qualifier Event (RQ).
All finishers will automatically qualify to participate in the Race Across America.
