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Faq’s

Logistics

The Start time for the event is 05:30AM IST on Saturday, March 15th 2025. Please be at the starting point at least 15 – 20 mins earlier.

Madhya Kailash, next to the U Turn bridge near the Indra Nagar Metro station.

No

Digital copy is enough

We don’t recommend registering on the day of the event as we will need your Jersey size and also plan the goodie bag accordingly.

The 1st refreshment point will be Surf Turf followed by photo shoot and the next will packed refreshment around 100+ kms

We have one support vehicle and other support cars which can be used to store personal belongings.

No Cut-off time but recommend finishing by 3 pm.

No, Though toilet facilities available at the finish point but no shower room

Route and Safety

It’ll be ECR till Mahabs and post which will be a detour via village route

There will be volunteers enroute and gpx file of the route which will be shared in advance

It’s 98% paved, few patches of gravel road

 

NO

Its fully supported ride until the finish point Catamaran Brewery Club with mechanical support and ambulance support will be available in case of medical emergency

 

Helmet is mandatory, rest is optional and it’s advisable to have a headlight and tail light

Each group will be assigned a group lead based on their riding speed and he can help you with any emergency if in case or kindly post your situation in the ride group, rest assured it’ll be taken care of

 

Preparation

Any type of bike is suitable since its mostly paved and good roads

You need to carry your own water bottles, refill and other refreshments and energy drink will be provide during breaks.

Water and some electrolytes if possible 

 

Anyone with longest riding distance of 50+ kms can participate

It’s completely your choice and needs to be arranged from your end

You still have few weeks to practice, if possible ride anywhere between 75 to 100 km during the weekend and if possible during the afternoon to get yourself acclimatize

Since it’s mid of March it will be hotter post 11 am, hydrate yourself well and have electrolytes at regular intervals

Would suggest take it to a local mechanic prior to the start

Event Rules and Policies

Minimum age of 18+, there’s no upper limit (if accompanied by parent or guardian is allowed)

Drafting is allowed if you’re used to it, if not maintain a good safe distance and yes you can ride as a group which matches your riding pace
If in case you are not able to finish, support will be available for the bike and you to be shifted to the finish point

No

It’s non-transferrable

 

Since the jersey is already in production no refund allowed

 

Yes, But we do not recommend it for safety purpose

 

If you opt to participate in CS, you need to share your Strava id to track the winners