Mumbai Cyclothon-2010. An Introduction..avi

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"Bandra Reclamation Grounds", venue of the "Mumbai Cyclothon-2010" the first time that an "International Cycling event" was ever held in India, let alone Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. The event was sponsored by "BSA Hercules Cycles" and hence also called the " BSA Hercules India Cyclothon" akin to the famed "Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon".
The Race Categories were as follows.
1) INTERNATIONAL ELITE(Men) (Tour-De-Mumbai):- Distance 100 Kms:- Entry by "INVITATION ONLY" for "UCI" Certified professional cyclists only.Estonian racer Jaan.Kirsipuu, a 6 time "Tour-De-France" stage winner and Stuart.O'Grady and Baden.Cooke were some of the celibrity participants. The "100 Kms" race was mentored by the presence of 5 times "Tour-De-France" winner Eddy. Mercx.
2) ELITE INDIAN(Men) :- Distance 50 Kms:- Entry by Invitation only for "Professional Indian Cyclists" endorsed by the "Cycling Federation of India".
3) AMATEUR RIDE :- Distance 24 Kms :- For the seasoned "Amateur Rider"
4) CORPORATE GROUP RIDE:- Distance 24 Kms :- To encourage "CYCLING" as a culture amongst Corporates in the City.
5) GREEN RIDE :- Distance 12 Kms :- A fun ride for amateur cyclists.
6)KIDS RIDE ;- Distance 2 Kms :- For Kids 8 to 13 years of age to encourage cycling and physical fitness culture.
PRIZE MONEY = 50,000 U.S Dollars for 1st prize in "International Elite" Category. Rs 1,51,000 for 1st prize in " Elite Indian" category.Unbelievable prize money for "Cycle Races" in India.

."The "Mumbai Cyclothon -2010" attracted a diversified crowd of competitors and spectators from all walks of life, ages and economic backgrounds. Some of the competitors were World class "Professional Cyclists" , having competed in the "Tour-De-France" while some were just competing for the "Spirit of the Games" :- Seafarer/Blogger/Backpacer /cyclist Rudolph.A.Furtado.

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