The third Ratnagiri District Cycling Convention is scheduled to take place on January 14th
Ratnagiri : The third Ratnagiri District Cycling Convention will be held on January 14th, and from January 10th to 13th, there will be a Cycling Film Festival. Every year, cycling enthusiasts gather for the cycling convention to promote cycling culture. The upcoming event will take place at the Dapoli Urban Bank Senior Science College Hall in Dapoli on January 14, 2024. The cycling convention organized by the Dapoli Cycling Club will feature participants from Ratnagiri district, as well as from across the state, country, and abroad.
The event will include informative programs on cycling over the course of five days, with the main focus on the Cycling Film Festival from January 10 to 13. The festival will showcase cycling-related films, videos, and documentaries, including experiences shared by cyclists from 30-40 years ago. On January 13, there will be sessions on cycling recognition, purchases, maintenance, long-distance cycling, guidance on preparation, and live demonstrations.
January 14 is the main day of the convention, starting with a cycling rally at 7:30 AM from Dapoli. The inauguration at 9 AM will be done by Maharashtra’s and Dapoli’s pride, the first Maharashtrian and Dapoli native to conquer the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, Sir Surendra Chavan, along with renowned personalities. The day will be filled with various presentations, discussions, and firsthand experiences. Notable participants include individuals with achievements in cycling, marathon running, mountain climbing, and cycling for social causes.
The entry fee for January 14 is ₹300 (₹150 for students) and includes tea and breakfast. Cyclists coming from outside Ratnagiri district can enter for free. Registration is required, and the link for registration is provided. For more information, contact Ambareesh Gurav at 8655874486, Prashant Palavankar at 8767285827, Suraj Sheth at 8308366366, and Vinayak Vaidya at 9960096435. The convention aims to inspire cycling and promote a healthy, stress-free lifestyle.