Mysore :

The two-day 10th State-level Mountain Biking Championship-2014 organised by the Mysore District Cycling Association (MDCA) in association with Karnataka Amateur Cycling Association (KACA) commenced this morning at the rugged terrain near Lalitha Mahal Helipad here.

About 150 cyclists in various age categories drawn from many districts of State are participating in the championship. The terrain track stretches for 5.2 km with different laps.

City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem flagged off the championship. KACA Vice-President Rajiv Biradar, Secretary S.M. Kurni, MDCA Secretary Arun Patil, International Cyclist N. Lokesh and others were present on the occasion.

In the morning session events, the first three winners are – Under 16 boys: Santosh (Bijapur); Yellappa Shiredar (Bijapur) and Tejaswi (Mysore; Under 16 gilrs: Megha Gugad (Bijapur); Rajeshwari (Bagalkot) and Sridevi Nikam (Bijapur).

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports l News / August 02nd, 2014