State Finance Minister Indira Hridayesh flagged off Uttarakhand Mountain Cycling Race from Nainital on Wednesday. As many as 90 cyclists are participating in this mountain cycling race which would cover 622 kms travelling across eight districts of the Himalayan state and would culminate in Mussoorie on May 14. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, is expected to conclude it in Mussoorie.
Speaking on this occasion, the minister said that the mountain cycling completion is being held in the hill State for the first time. And such kind of activities would definitely help boost tourism in the state, she added. More so, this mountain cycling race would also promote use of cycling, the minister added. The National Cycling Association and state tourism department are jointly organising the race in Uttarakhand. Among others, general secretary,National Cycling Association Omkar Singh and MlA from Nainital Assembly constituency Sarita Arya were present on this occasion.