Yes, cycling is fun and makes you fit, but have you considered racing in cycling? It can be incredibly adventurous and fun if you are a regular cyclist and go for long distances as well. Here's a list of the toughest cycling races in India.
- Ultra Spice Race: This race begins and ends in Goa. There are three categories in this race. It is divided into 600kms, 1000kms, and 1750kms and can be done solo or as a team relay race. It is a qualifier for Race Across America as well.
- The Great Himalayan Ultra: This race starts and ends in Leh. It's almost 600kms long. This is one of the highest ultra races in the world. It has a climb of more than 10000 meters and that's what makes it one of the most difficult races. This race is a qualifier for Race Across America.
- Shivalik Signature: this race typically starts in Chandigarh and goes all around Punjab, which is about 610kms long. There are various categories for this race, but the solo winners usually qualify for the Race Across America.
- Deccan Cliffhanger: This race starts in Pune and ends in Goa. The route also follows the Sahyadri range. It is a 600+ km race. One can participate solo or in a team but the solo ones qualify for RAAM.
- Ultra BOB: The BOB here stands for Bangalore-Ooty-Bangalore. This is one of the first races in India. As the name suggests, it starts in Bangalore, goes to Ooty, and ends again in Bangalore. The race is 610 km long, and it's a qualifier for RAAM. Anyone can participate solo or in a team.
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