Tour de Kalinga (formerly known as Konark International Cyclothon) is an annual Cyclothon primarily held in Odisha a state in India.[1] It has been described as "the longest Cyclothon of Asia. Tour de Kalinga was formerly known as Konark International Cylothon was founded by Sudhir Kumar Dash, Founder of Roots of Odisha Foundation,[2][3] Rashmi Ranjan Parida is the co-founder.[4][5]
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| Race details | |
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| Date | December |
| Region | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Local name(s) | Konark International Cyclothon |
| Type | Cycling |
| History | |
| First edition | 29 November 2015 |
History
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Tour de Kalinga was first organized in 2015.[6] Initially it was held in Konark Puri Marine drive. As the tour gained popularity, the race was lengthened from Bhubaneswar to Eastern Ghat valley and concluded at Bhubaneswar. Riders from all over the world began to participate in the Cylothon each year. Film maker Nila Madav Panda, former Indian Hockey Team Captain Dilip Tirkey, Ollywood actor Siddhanta Mahapatra, Mountaineer Jogabyasa Bhoi, Sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo, Scuba diver Sabir Bux, Arjuna Awardee Cyclist Minati Mohapatra joined first edition of Konark International Cylothon.[7]
2015
editKonark International Cylothon started in 2015 at Konark. The cyclothon started from Konark and concluded at Puri.[8]
2016
editSecond Tour de Kalinga (Konark International Cyclothon) held on December 17 from here as a part of the let's Pedal Movement. It was started from Bhubaneswar and concluded in Delhi covering a distance of 2,000 km.[9][10]
2017
editThe 3rd edition of Tour de Kalinga (Konark International Cyclothon) started from Bhubaneswar on December 23 and concluded at Koraput on December 29. [11]
2018
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4th Tour De Kalinga started on December 8, 2018. It concluded on December 19 at Bhubaneswar. Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal inaugurated the fourth Tour De Kalinga in Bhubaneswar.[12][13]
2019
edit5th Tour De Kalinga started on December 7, 2019. It concluded on December 20 at Bhubaneswar. Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal inaugurated the fifth Tour De Kalinga in Bhubaneswar.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Konark Cyclothon gets global touch". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "KIC to Flag off from Bhubaneswar". UNI. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Longest community cycling tour underway=Orissapost". Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "Konark Cyclothon gets global touch". The Telegraph. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Roots Of Odisha Foundation's 'Konark International Cyclothon' On Nov 29". Odisha News Insight. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Cyclothon expected to draw 1,000 participants". Orissa Post. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Konark International Cyclothon to be organised on November 29 on Konark- Puri Marine Drive". DNA. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "Cyclists from around the world paddle for climate change in Odisha". India.com. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "The Roots of Odisha Foundation in association with the CRESPAI would organise the 2nd Konark International Cyclothon". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "2nd Konark International Cyclothon Starts From Dec 17". Odisha Story. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "3rd konark international cyclothon dec 23". Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "Tour De Kalinga: Cycle with a cause". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Tour De Kalinga: Longest-ever cycling tour in state concludes". Orissa Post. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "1,300 km cyclothon from Bhubaneswar to Koraput". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 November 2019.