Kolkata: An unparalleled 830 km journey from Digha to Darjeeling, symbolizing the transition from the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas, began early on the morning of December 28th. The race will conclude at Ghoom railway station in Darjeeling where participants had just 49 hours to conquer this challenging route, says a press release.
All racers were self-supported, without any crew or support vehicles to assist them during the grueling 49-hour ride. Competitors registered from several cities, including Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Siliguri, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Nashik, and Bangalore.
Some participants visited West Bengal for the first time, but they were drawn to the prestige of the Coast to Crest Ultra Bicycle race, which was approved by Race Across America (RAAM), giving it global recognition.
The route takes the riders through Balagarh, Bethua Dahari, Malda, Dalkhola, Siliguri, and eventually to Ghoom. Participants began their journey at sunrise along the beach, with a…