Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress-2010 flags down after Historic Run
The flag down of the Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress- 2010, the country's first Human Powered rally at Mumbai, India.
- (1888PressRelease) August 14, 2010 - Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress-2010 flags down after Historic Run
Chennai, 13 August 2010: Chennai Event Management Services (CEMS), one of India's premier planning and production companies, today flagged down its Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress- 2010, the country's first Human Powered Rally at the Courtyard Mumbai International Airport Hotel in Mumbai. Once again, the Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress- 2010 was a huge success with more than $ 10,000 being raised for charitable projects of Round Table India.
The 2000 km auto rickshaw race was a grueling 14 day adventure which saw 28 participants from countries as far as South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Canada etc. travel across Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. With the focus on human power, the adventure lovers had no official maps or equipment to help them navigate their autos and thus relied on the locals at each halt to guide them.
Each day was new and exciting- one day the adventurers were criss-crossing the balmy beaches of Goa, the next day they were running from heavy rains across South India; another day they were traipsing across the rough terrains of the Sahyadri mountains, and the following day they were being dazzled by the spectacular scenery of the lush coffee plantations of Coorg. The participants also spent time reviewing various schools associated with Round Table India where infrastructure facilities were built with funds raised by previous years' Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress.
The Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress- 2010's tradition of charity was matched by the generosity of spirit displayed by the locals towards the international visitors. At each halt the visitors were greeted by enthusiastic locals who not only treated them with great affection and warmth but also provided them with help and refreshments when their autos broke down. This unique access to the people of the country sets the Rickshaw Challenge apart from any other race or rally in the world.
As the race drew to a close, Team 9, 'Right Foot Red' comprising of Micheal Unrath ( UK ) & Rozanne Pilbeam ( Australia ) took away the coveted title of Rickshaw Challenge , Mumbai Xpress - 2010 World Champions! They also became the lucky winner of a free entry for two participants into the Caucasian Challenge, a 6000 km race across 11 countries in Europe. But all the participants, with their unique treasure trove of experiences, were declared winners in their own right. Once again, the Rickshaw Challenge, Mumbai Xpress- 2010 had lived up to its reputation of being the ultimate adventure experience this side of Asia.
About CEMS
Chennai Event Management Services (CEMS) is one of India's most experienced and dynamic production and planning companies. It has been organising world class events across Europe, Africa and South East Asia for over 5 years through its offices in Chennai, India and Budapest, Hungary.
CEMS's annual events in India include the Malabar Rampage, the Mumbai Xpress, the Classic Run and the Tech Raid amongst others. From Budapest, it organises the Winter Challenge, the Trans Sahara Rally and the Caucasian Challenge.
CEMS's extensive range of event services includes concept development, planning and management, marketing and logistics support. CEMS is also involved in several charitable initiatives raising funds for the underprivileged along with Round Table India.
Event Website: www.rickshawchallenge.com
Corporate Website: www.cemsglobal.com
Contact: Richa Tilokani ( Sr Manager - Communication )
Email: pr ( @ ) cemsglobal dot com
Phone: +91- 94455-10656
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rickshawrally
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