Pune Camp, Bacchu adda, Crit Race (50th Edition - Golden Jubilee Edition)

EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is a prestigious cycling race, 50 years old, held in Pune, Maharashtra, organized every year by Nandanvan Tarun Mandal at Bacchu Adda Chowk, Pune. It occurs annually on April 14th, in commemoration of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This race is highly esteemed within the cycling community. And this year its 50th edition of race. Race is organized under Cycling Association of Maharashtra guidance.

Free stay and dinner for out of Pune riders.

Limited 50 entries only in each category.

1 Lap = 1.2km distance.

DATE AND TIME
Date: April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Reporting Time: 5:30 am

CONTACT PERSON
Swapnil Gade - 85509 22207
Dev Lingayat - 83294 84688
Viru Bhojane - 88620 40624

HISTORY
The race commenced in 1975 and has continued for 50  consecutive years under the auspices of Nandanvan Tarun Mandal.
Numerous state, national and asian champion cyclists from India participate annually. There is a prevailing myth surrounding this race, the winner is destined for national-level success in cycling. This myth has been substantiated by numerous instances.

NATURE OF RACE
Category
1. Men Junior (Road Cycle) below 18 age.
2. Men Elite (Road Cycle) - open age. 
3. Men Master (Road Cycle) - 35-50 age.
4. Men Master (Road Cycle) - 50+ age.
5. Women Elite (Road Cycle) - open age.
6. Men  (MTB Cycle) open age. 

This is criterium / loop race so overlapping rider will get eliminated.

TECHNICAL DATA OF ROUTE
The route comprises a rectangular shape spanning 1.2km per lap.
It is in heart of pune city with well managed traffic cordination from volunteers.

CONVENIENCE
Riders from outside Pune city will receive free accommodation and dinner on the pre-race day.
for this please call contact person Swapnil Gade - 85509 22207 / Dev Lingayat - 83294 84688

PRIZES.

FINISHER MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE TO ALL FINISHERS

CASH PRIZES WORTH 1 LAKH.

TROPHIES AND PRIZES TILL 6th RANK.

NOTE  : A minimum of 50 riders must be in every category. If the number is less in any category, the organizer reserves the right to reduce the prize pool or prize money. (If required)

RULES
- Wearing a helmet throughout the ride is mandatory.
- Motor-operated or machine-driven bicycles are prohibited.
- Adherence to all traffic rules is mandatory.
- Aerobars on cycles are not permitted.
- Vehicle support or drafting behind any vehicle is prohibited.
- Riders found violating the rules will be disqualified.
-This is criterium / loop race so overlapping rider will get eliminated.

NOTE
All rights to change distance,loops,prizes, proze pool,categories are reserved with organiser