WCCG PERSISTENCE 444km - JAN 2024

WCCG - Chennai Cyclists

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Enduro Series - Persistence 444km Ride

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We are excited to bring you the 2nd season of "WCCG Enduro Series", and the second ride of the series is, PERSISTENCE 444kms – VANIYAMBADI 

This ride's route is perfectly set for all endurance enthusiat’s, who want to clock beyond 400km, with a satisfaction of achievement. This ride will also be of interest to seasoned-distance riders, who wants combination of elevation and thrill.

The riders will enjoy riding on a lovely rolling terrain. The route is a mix of State and National Highways. The riders will experience riding through serene country side of Thiruvallur - Thirutani and then through the industrial corridors of Ranipet - Vellore - Ambur. The U-Turn will be at Vaniyambadi. According to the mythology Vaniyambadi derives its name from Vani Ammai Padi refering to Goddess Saraswati, who sang on the banks of Palar River for Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Another historic significance of this place is that in 1767 Tipu Sultan who was then just 17 years old fought victoriously against Britishers and also it was his first battle. Vaniyambadi is one of the biggest hub of Leather Industry. On the return leg riders will meander along Palar River and enjoy the greenery surounding Arcot-Kanchipuram before entering back to Chennai

EVENT DATE: Jan 6th-7th, 2024

START TIME: Jan 6th @ 05:30 AM

CUT OFF TIME: 30 Hours

END TIME: Jan 7th, 11:30 AM

Route – Just Buy Cycles, Anna Nagar – Maduravoyal - Nazarathpet – Thiruvallur  – Tiruttani – Sholingur - Ranipet – Ambur – Vaniyambadi – Vellore - Arcot - Kanchi - Oragadam - Vandalur - Tambaram Byepass - Maduravoyal - JBC Anna Nagar

Note :

The ride is entirely Self Supported.

We suggest, not to break your momentum by posing for locals selfies/picture request and lookout for your safety first, while getting down on road.

When in entering to villages, kindly fill up your rations on highways or at checkpoints.

Route map (use laptop to view the route map) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45146548

Rule book for Enduro Series - https://shorturl.me/s6YH6U

REWARDS: A special and unique medal for all the finishers

Registration closes at 10:00 PM on Jan 4th, 2024

Registration Fee - Rs. 666 (Including 18% GST)

Minimum eligibility for participation in the ride - 18 years of age having completed a 300+km ride before

Mandatory for the ride:

1) Printed Chennai Cyclist Rider ID tagged to your bicycles in front/back. You could generate it for yourself and print and tag it on your own, ID-Card

2) Helmet is mandatory

3) Powerful front light and red tail light is mandatory.

4) Reflective vest is mandatory.

5) Hydration kit – Min 2 water bottles, other hydrating ration.

Dont’s:

1) Aero bars shall not be used at any point of time.

2) Any rider who quit the ride shall not expect support from the volunteers. Only on medical emergencies, volunteers would be able to support. All volunteers are posted to support the riders who are continuing their ride.

3) On any situation, rider who missed CP time or rode the event without registration, should not claim their finishers badge.