Race Across India

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Frequently Asked Questions

Race Across India 1.0 K2K is a Race. Riders have to meet the cutoff times at each time station and complete the race within the time allotted for the race category.

Race Across India is a 3651 km race across the north to south of INDIA, crossing the following major cities: Srinagar, Udhampur, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ambala, New Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Nagpur, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Anantapur, Bengaluru, Krishnagiri, Salem, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari.
Riders have to choose the race category they want to participate in.

The rider needs to be physically and mentally fit. They have to obtain a medical certificate from a registered medical professional, stating the rider (Name, age, address) is fit to participate in K2K race in the format provided.
The medical Certificate format will be shared soon.

Yes. If an individual is capable of riding safely and fit to complete the race, then we will not stop such participants. See the answer to the above question as well.

NOTE: Organizers are only providing the route and monitoring the race. The rider is responsible for all the ride support, medical support, team actions, safety across the ride, etc.

In a race of this length, every finisher is a winner. But for documentation purposes, we will identify the top 3 places in each category.

NOTE: Organizers are only providing the route and monitoring the race. The rider is responsible for all the ride support, medical support, team actions, safety across the ride, etc.

There is no prize money.

Each finisher will receive a beautiful finisher medal, finisher jersey, momento, and a platform to share the experience which will inspire your followers and fellow citizens.Riders have to choose the race category they want to participate in.

Every solo rider and team have to be accompanied by a support team.

Team TypeAge CategoryCutoff Time
Solo Male18-<50 years12 days
Solo Female18-<50 years12 days
Solo Male50-<60 years13 days
Solo Female50-<60 years13 days
Solo Male60+ years13 days
Solo Female60+ years13 days
Team (2 person male)Both above 18 years10 days
Team (2 person female)Both above 18 years10 days
Team (4 person male)All above 18 years8 days
Team (4 person female)All above 18 years8 days

Note: The Cutoff for RACW qualifier will be announced soon.  

YES. Tandem riders will have to register under the team category.

NO. Only human-powered bicycles are allowed.

Team participants have to ride in a relay format. Max 4-person Team.

There is no unsupported category. Every participant (solo or team) must be accompanied by a crew team.

Supported means: 

        • Each participant (solo/team), needs to have their own support crew and vehicles.
        • Crew Sharing with other riders is not permitted
        • Any support which aids the rider’s movement physically is not allowed: like pushing bicycles on ground or from vehicles, or blocking traffic to allow rider to pass through, etc. is not permitted.
        • Rider or his support team should take care of the tracker at all times.
        • Rider or his support team has to check in at each time station in the format or order mentioned by the organizers.

No, the Participant (solo/team) needs to have their own dedicated crew and support car. Since participants will be riding at different speeds, a dedicated crew and support car are mandatory from a safety perspective as well.

Registration CategoryStandard Registration
Men Solo129,800.00
Women Solo70,000.00
Relay – Team of 2165,200.00
Relay – Team of 4165,200.00
Defense/Police – Solo64,900.00
Defense/Police – Relay88,500.00
Differently Abled64,900.00
International Solo177,000.00
International Relay236,000.00

 

* plus 18% GST. Please refer to Registration page.
Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.

Yes, registrations done before September 30th will get a 10% discount.
Note: Registration amount is non-refundable.

Registration cost includes:

        • Cycling Jersey for the riders
        • Route book
        • Rider Number
        • Tracker
        • Branding material and Safety Stickers
        • Rider photo and video across the route (subject to availability)

           

           

          Upon Completion:

                • Finisher Medal
                • Finisher Jersey
                • Finisher Memento
                • Platform to share the experience
                • Team Dinner

Organizers responsibility is limited to providing the route map and monitoring the riders across the route for compliance with rider route guidelines.
Riders have to bear the cost of food, travel, support vehicles, crew members, crew cars, nutrition, medical supplies, medical emergencies etc.

A rider cannot ride alone (without the support of a crew car). Safety is paramount. We request riders complete the race safely. K2K counts the total time taken to finish by the rider. Riders can take a rest as and when required but need to keep in mind the cut-offs and the closing time.

Riders need to inform the control room if they plan to go off the course for whatever reason.

Crew members and Crew Cars are something the riders have to decide because K2K race is a team effort. A strong team is essential for a strong finish. We have seen teams doing ultra-cycling races with 1 crew car and sometimes up to 3 crew cars. In short, there is no limit. A minimum of 1 crew car is compulsory.  But all vehicles and crew members need to follow the set rules and guidelines along with the rider.

SUPPORTED CATEGORIES:

Team typeAge CategoryCut off time
Solo Male18-<50 years12 days
Solo Female18-<50 years12 days
Solo Male50-<59 years13 days
Solo Female50-<59 years13 days
Solo Male60+ years13 days
Solo Female60+ years13 days
Team (2 person male)18-60 years10 days
Team (2 person female)18-60 years10 days
Team (4 person male)18-60 years8 days
Team (4 person female)18-60 years8 days

Across the route, there will be multiple time stations with cut-offs. Each rider has to meet the cut-off time. Each rider or their support team needs to write down the date and time (hh:mm)
of the rider reaching the time station and also inform the same to the control room. Details on how to information will be shared later in the coming days. Please note: The tracking device needs to be on and working at all times. Non-operation of the tracker or turning it off will disqualify the respective rider from the race.

There will be at least 10 checkpoints/time stations. Once the formalities at the checkpoints are complete, we will announce them. Checkpoints can be manned or unmanned.

There will be at least 10 checkpoints/time stations. Once the formalities at the checkpoints are complete, we will announce them. Checkpoints can be manned or unmanned.

Bicycle repair and maintenance is the responsibility of each team. Crew members are the angels to the rider. So, choose them wisely.

The Race Across India 1.0 : K2K route is finalized and all riders need to follow the same route. Riders will be tracked along the route. If an active rider needs to go off route (for valid reasons), then the team will need to intimate the control room. A rider going off route will have to report the same immediately and will re-join the route at the exact point where he deviated from the route before commending the ride again.

Note: Riders, support team members, and media teams all need to follow the rules and guidelines throughout the race and maintain the utmost safety for the entire route. Non-compliance with rules attracts penalties to the rider. Rules and guidelines will be announced soon.

Yes. The event will be live-tracked and your fans can follow you and other riders.

It is mandatory for each team to carefully record the time when a rider reaches the checkpoint/time station (via a GPS location tag photo) and report the same to the control room within an hour.

Strava’s recording is not official. Strava records will never be considered officially.

No. The organizer’s media team will cover the event. They are not for any specific team. They will cover all the riders/teams and will be on the route. Teams/riders are encouraged to have their own media team if they are willing.

Riders are permitted to have their own media team, but they need to be enrolled as crew in the support vehicle(s) and follow the guidelines.

A dedicated photographer is the choice of the rider.

Riders are permitted to have their own media team, but they need to be enrolled as crew in the support vehicle(s) and follow the guidelines.

Riding in the dark is the rider’s call. We only intervene if the teams are not following the set rules and guidelines. However, you may be required to ride in the dark to meet the cut-off times at the checkpoints.

NOTE: The safety of riders, the support team, and the general public along the route is the most important priority.

We request riders be prepared for rain, hot and humid days, and a few pleasant days. On the first day, there is a probability of snow as well in the higher altitudes.

No medical support from the organizers. Riders and crew teams need to take care of each other. No medical support will be provided from the organizers side. We request everyone to ride with utmost safety measures. We will try to provide a list of medical facilities, however, in an emergency, relying on navigation applications such as Google Maps or on NHAI / Police / 108 Ambulance services may be essential.

Riders can buy an insurance policy from the company of their choice and sum assured. The organizers will not be providing any insurance coverage.

 
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