In a bid to raise awareness about environmental conservation, addiction prevention, and public health, a 750-kilometre cycle expedition from Nagpur to Pandharpur will be undertaken between June 15 and 20, coinciding with the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi.
Organised by the Tiger Group of Adventure in association with Krida Bharati Nagpur, the initiative will feature 85 cyclists from across Vidarbha, ranging in age from 13 to 85 years, as announced during a press conference held by the organisers on Monday.
The expedition will be flagged off at 7 AM on June 15 from Gurudevnagar Temple, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari officiating the send-off ceremony. Cyclists hailing from regions including Nagpur, Bhandara, Yavatmal, Arni, Nanded, and Udgir will participate in what marks the fourth edition of this unique event.
Participants represent various cycling communities, including the Tiger City Cycling Association, The Cyclist Association, Bicycle Association, Arni Cycling Club, Sunday Cycling Club, Shrishti Soundarya Multipurpose Organization, and Udgir Cycling Club.
Over the course of six days, the cyclists will cover 125 to 150 kilometres daily, halting overnight at Yavatmal, Umarkhed, Nanded, Latur, Tuljapur, and Solapur. The journey will conclude in Pandharpur on June 20. To ensure safety and support, the convoy will be accompanied by a medical team, an ambulance, and a logistics vehicle for baggage transport.
The ride will culminate in a massive gathering of cyclists in Pandharpur on June 22, where more than 3,500 participants from 82 cycling clubs across Maharashtra are expected to come together for a grand “Ring Ceremony”, mirroring the devotional spirit of the traditional Warkari pilgrimage.
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