Guwahati Cycle Tour (GCT) 2018 is back with the second edition of Freedom Ride to celebrate India's 72nd Independence Day with a cycle ride around the city.
Last year’s edition of the event called Freedom Ride’17 was one of the biggest cycling events in the region which saw the participation of almost 200 cyclists from all across the city.
This year the event will be bigger and more fun it’s called Freedom Ride’18. The event will start at Sonaram High School Playground on August 15 at 6 AM and after moving through different parts of the city for almost 25 kms, will end at Sonaram Playground.
The route of the ride is Sonaram High School Playground – MG Road – Ujan Bazar – Barowari – Chenikuthi – Guwahati Club – Silpukhuri – Chandmari – U Turn at Chandmari – Silpukhuri – Guwahati Club Traffic Rotary – Ambari – Dighalipukhuri – MG Road – Bharalumukh – Maligaon – U Turn before Jalukbari – Maligaon – End at Sonaram High School Playground.
There is no joining fee and participants just need to be above the age of 10. Participants who are between the ages of 10 to 14 need to come with their parents. Wearing cycling helmets is compulsory for all the participants.
The organizers will also have ambulance service to look after anyone in case of an injury and a support vehicle will also be there for anyone who may face any technical failure like a puncture of their cycle tires during the ride. There will be technical support for all cyclists free of cost at the venue before and after the ride.
Interested participants need to register their names through the link provided here. The organizers have announced goodies for the first 200 registered participants. The registered participants will be provided with T-Shirts, and also food and refreshments will be provided post ride.
Participants can register here.