Frequently Asked Questions

RAAM   Is this a race or a ride (brevet)?

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.

How long is the ride?

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.

Can anyone participate? Are there any qualifying standards?

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.

Can people with disabilities also participate?

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.

How many positions are there for winners? First, the second and third prizes?

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.

What is the prize money?

There is no prize money.

What does the winner get?

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.

How many categories are for participants in the event? Male, Female, team, mixed team?

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

Categories of Riders

Team Type Age Category Cutoff Time
Solo Male 18-<50 years 12 days
Solo Female 18-<50 years 12 days
Solo Male 50-<60 years 13 days
Solo Female 50-<60 years 13 days
Solo Male 60+ years 13 days
Solo Female 60+ years 13 days
Team (2 person male) Both above 18 years 10 days
Team (2 person female) Both above 18 years 10 days
Team (4 person male) All above 18 years 8 days
Team (4 person female) All above 18 years 8 days

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

 

 Can I ride a tandem bike?

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

Can I use an electric bicycle?

NO. Only human-powered bicycles are allowed.

How large can a team be? Is the team event a relay?

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

Can the rider be supported by the crew? Or is this event unsupported?

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.

Can two different participants share a crew and support car?

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.

What is the registration fee?

Registration Category Standard Registration
Men Solo 129,800.00
Women Solo 70,000.00
Relay – Team of 2 165,200.00
Relay – Team of 4 165,200.00
Defense/Police – Solo 64,900.00
Defense/Police – Relay 88,500.00
Differently Abled 64,900.00
International Solo 177,000.00
International Relay 236,000.00

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

Is there an early bird discount?

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

What are the refund rules? If I am unable to participate, will I get a refund?

The registration amount is non-refundable.

What does a solo rider or team get in lieu of registration fees?

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

Will organizers bear the cost of food, travel, crew car, and crew cost?

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.

What if my crew needs rest? Can I continue alone?

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.

How many crew cars do I need?

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.

What is the cut-off times?

SUPPORTED CATEGORIES:

Team type Age Category Cut off time
Solo Male 18-<50 years 12 days
Solo Female 18-<50 years 12 days
Solo Male 50-<59 years 13 days
Solo Female 50-<59 years 13 days
Solo Male 60+ years 13 days
Solo Female 60+ years 13 days
Team (2 person male) 18-60 years 10 days
Team (2 person female) 18-60 years 10 days
Team (4 person male) 18-60 years 8 days
Team (4 person female) 18-60 years 8 days

Is there one cutoff or multiple intermediate cutoffs?

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.

How many checkpoints?

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.

What facilities are provided at the checkpoints?

None. The checkpoints are meant to record rider’s progress and timings.

What happens if my bicycle needs repair?

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

Are we free to take any route?

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.

Will there be any tracking of the event?

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

Will there be live sharing of the leaderboard positions?

Yes, there will be live sharing of the leaderboard. We have an amazing team of people working backend, which will enable us to live track the riders on a website.

Rules for the crew to maintain logs?

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.

Can I use Strava to record my ride and submit the details?

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

Will I have a dedicated photographer and videographer for myself?

We have a team of professional photographers and videographers, who will be covering the complete event. They will capture everybody’s photos and also do small bytes across the route. They will cover the entire event and not any specific rider. They will capture a few photos of each participant team.
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.

Do I have to pay for the photographer?

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.

What happens if I don’t want a dedicated photographer?

A dedicated photographer is the choice of the rider.

I am afraid of riding in the dark. What should I do?

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.

What are the general weather conditions expected to be?

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.

What happens if I fall sick? Will the organizers provide any medical facilities?

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.

Do I need insurance for the event?

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