2011 was a year to set records for us. RAAM, PBP, Ultra BOB and a few local ones. We focused on cycling, and building the team and strengthening the foundation ...
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First race of the year!
2011 was a year to set records for us. RAAM, PBP, Ultra BOB and a few local ones. We focused on cycling, and building the team and strengthening the foundation of endurance sport in India. 2012 is a packed year and the first race of the season is set to take you all to the interiors of Thar Desert in Rajasthan with an edited version of our multi-day race. THis year we have 30/50/100 mile categories, with race taking you to remote areas and on to some tough and varying terrain. Salt flats, dunes and rocky paths alike will pose a challenge and have you asking for more. February is a good time of the year in the desert with January rains creating a greener environment in contrast to the stark brown landscape of the desert.
More details in the race the calendar: http://globeracers.com/event-calendar/thar-desert-run-2012/
Globeracers Update #1
Just so we can get the news and information to you in time, we redesigned our website, focusing on more features, simple styles, and ease of use. We are excited about what the younger generation can do. The Globeracers site is the work of a talented young man Parthiv, all of 14 years! Watch out this space for more on young talent, which will be showcased here.
The second edition of the Thar Desert race is in the works, and will be announced early November. The race is planned for February 2012, and will feature a distance of 168 – 180km in 4 days.
Also coming up is the Himalayas XTREME race, which is set to launch in August 2012.
We also have K3 – our ambitious 5000 km (or more) cycling race for November 2012 in the works. We’re glad to have multiple city cycling clubs working with us on this, and making the dream of a cyclist come true.
We’re looking forward to many more crewing experiences at Globeracers and contributing more to the development of endurance sport in India. Vishwas Bhamburkar is set to take on Brazil 135 in January.
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Ultra Bob 626
Ultra BOB 626 is the second RAAM qualifier and UMCA event, in November 2011.
The route, which weaves through Nilgiris and Bandipur forest, takes you through plains, villages, and dusty towns before a challenging climb that takes your breath away both literally and figuratively. Bangalore Ooty highway is dotted with village and towns that remind one of sleepy hallows that never meander beyond the limits of comfort. Yet they offer a glimpse of rush and hustle of commerce, unlike the vision of sleepy towns, from time to time. Beyond these is a picturesque road that takes you into the beautiful Bandipur forest and then on to the hilly climbs of Ooty. There is no shortage of challenge or excitement on this ride, with time and support stations providing relief as needed.
Bhati Lakes 100
With a focus on runners who can’t travel long distances for a race, a beautiful lake area close enough to Delhi with a fairly gradient trail was chosen for this.
The Bhati lakes are old abandoned Bhati mines which turned to lakes over a period of time. The area offers a 20 mile loop with a 6 km tarmac to loop back in to the trail area.
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