When cycling and heritage come together in Goa

Venita Gomes

On Sunday, a 'Cyclothon' was held in Goa as part of the 'Heritage is our Soul' event.

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar

The 'cyclothon' was organised by the Ganga Zuari Academy, Dona Paula, in association with the Ministry of Tourism.

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa

Superintendent of Police, North Goa, Nidhin Valsan, IPS, also made his presence at the cyclothon.

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa

The cyclothon had two categories -- the Junior Group (children below 16 years of age) and the Senior Group (above 16 years).

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa|Nidhin Valsan

Manju Ballari, Chander Shekhar Sharma and Kiran Kumar bagged the top three positions in the Senior category...

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa

... while Angie Fernandes, Sairaj Barekar and Trisha Bidye won the top spots in the Junior category.

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa

The event saw a total of 34 cyclists take part in the Senior event (Miramar to Bambolim & back) and another 15 in the Junior category (Miramar to Dona Paula circle & back).

Cyclothon|Heritage is our Soul| Panjim|Miramar|Goa

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