MAHAJAN BROTHERS' "PEDAL-TO- SUCCESS"
IN WORLD'S TOUGHEST CYCLE RACE
Many big achievements are being accomplished, many great records are being made, many great heights are being scaled but most of them do not hit the headlines for one reason or the other.
Negative stories are being highlighted for getting TRP but inspiring stories remain low-lighted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in "Man Ki Baat" talked about Mahajan brothers and their incredible achievement in America for a noble mission.
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Two brothers from Nashik, both doctors Hitendra (44) & Mahendra(39) have the distinction of completing 4800km Race Across America(RAAM)) which is considered to be world's toughest cycle race.
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Braving extreme heat, storm and rain, the Mahajan brothers pedalled their way to success after crossing the finish line at Annapolis, Maryland on the Atlantic Coast. They took 8 days, 14 hours and 55 minutes after being flagged off from Oceanside, California on the US West Coast.
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RAAM is a multi-day event where the participants have to cycle continuously for hours together which tests them physically & mentally unlike the Tour de France which is a stage race.
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It is the cruelest race where all the hostilities conspire to test one's stamina. This has really been a proud moment for Indian cycling because after four attempts our tricolour fluttered across the finish line.
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Mahajan brothers' "Team India: Vision for Tribals" is riding for the charity Kalpataru Foundation. Every 100 km of cycling will result in 5 cataract surgeries and 1 corneal transplant. Cumulatively the ride will help 240 cataract surgeries and 48 free corneal transplants for the tribals.
RAAM is one of the most prestigious and toughest cycle races in the world. Started in 1982 with only four participants, it now attracts sports enthusiasts all around the world
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