Srinagar ,24- Dec: A Team 8 Cyclists from Pune on Friday morning set out for 4000 kilometers Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) Unsupported cycling expedition under the theme “Save Environment” & “Save Mankind” here at historic Ghantaghar (Clock Tower) Lal chowk, Srinagar.The Unsupported cycling expedition was flagged off by Prisident JK Mountain Biking Association Riyaz Wani along with Secretary JKMBA Asif BhatWani while speaking on the occasion called the expedition a historic movement that a Team of eight Cyclists are attempting to set a record “as Team”The team cyclists from pune , Maharashtra is aiming to complete the expedition, under the theme “Save Environment & Save Mankind around 14 days by pedaling for around 10 to 15 hours daily.The Team began the ride at 6.24 am from the clock tower and is expected to reach udhampur, in the first leg.Team will be also apply World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA), USA for set the record as Team to complete the 4000 kilometers stretch via costal route Srinagar, Udhampur, Jalandar, Fatehabad, Sikar, Beawar Rajistaan, Savli Gujarat, Navi Mumbai, karvar Karnataka, Trissar Kerla, Kollam Kerala, Kanyakumari.Speaking at the occasion, Team Leader Mr Vijay thanked JKMBA for supporting the expedition & named the expedition as “Save Environment & Save Mankind ” to spread awareness and importance of fitness as well as nature care by riding through the longest route on nation’s map.“With our actions, we want to let people breathe fresh air, especially those who cannot exercise. It does make a difference when we make our actions larger thanusual and hence this attempt”,he added.The other members of team are Subhash Waje,Vijay Gavane, Sampat Chaudhari, Sachin Nemade, Sandeep Udhane, Navnath Rodage, Sheikh Ahmad, Santosh Zende all from Noval Athletes Association pune.(CNS)
