LG R K Mathur flags off Ultimate Ladakh Cycling Challenge

In Leh, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R. K. Mathur flagged off Ultimate Ladakh Cycling Challenge, today. At an altitude of over 17 thousand feet this is one of the toughest cycling challenges in the world.

Ladakh Police, Ladakh Tourism Department in association with the Cycling Federation of India with the support of Ladakh Cycling Association have organized the four-day event.  AIR correspondent reports that the Union Territory administration is taking all measures to promote tourism and Ladakh as the centre for adventure sports. As part of the activities, Ladakh Police and Tourism Departments are organizing a four-day Ultimate Ladakh Cycling Challenge in Leh.

On various routes, the cyclists peddle a total of 263 kilometers in the four-day event. On 3rd and 4th Day the cyclists have to climb the world’s 3rd highest Taglang La and the highest motorable road Khardung La that test the stamina, endurance and willpower of a cyclist.  Top national and local cyclists are taking part in the challenge. Winners will be awarded 10 lakh rupees as a prize.

Speaking on the occasion, LG R K Mathur said that Ladakh has the capability of hosting national and international cycling events. While appreciating the Ladakh youth’s inclination towards cycling he appealed the youth to take up cycling as a sport.

Cycling Federation of India General Secretary Maninder Singh appealed for a proposal from the UT Administration to tap the potential of conducting National and International events with the Union Cyclist International (UCI) recognition, to put Ladakh in the World event’s map.