XPLORERS ADVENTURES CYCLE MARATHON

COMING SOON — FEBRUARY

RIDE BEYOND LIMITS...

India's next major endurance cycling experience is coming to the spectacular Samrad–Bhandardara region of Maharashtra.

Prepare for an unforgettable combination of cycling, endurance, adventure, competition, mountains and community— designed to bring together passionate cyclists, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, adventure lovers, cycling clubs, corporate teams and young riders.

150 KM | 50 KM | 2,000+ RIDERS | ₹10 LAKH PRIZE POOL

Bhandardara, Maharashtra

COMING THIS FEBRUARY

Be among the first to experience the Xplorers Adventure Cycle Marathon.

THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME

MORE THAN A RACE...

IT'S AN EXPERIENCE...

The Xplorers Adventure Cycle Marathon is envisioned as a professionally managed endurance cycling event set against the dramatic mountain landscape of Bhandardara, Maharashtra.

From the anticipation at the starting line to the final climb, every element is designed to create a memorable race-day experience.

Expect:

• Challenging endurance routes
• Spectacular mountain landscapes
• Professional race operations
• Electronic race timing
• Medical and emergency support
• Hydration and nutrition stations
• Mechanical assistance
• Route marshals
• Finisher recognition
• Cash prizes
• Participant experiences and celebrations

Whether you are chasing the podium, testing your endurance or simply looking for your next great adventure, there is a challenge waiting for you.

THE CHALLENGE

TWO DISTANCES. ONE PURPOSE.

1) Open Category:- 151 KM — THE ULTIMATE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE

For experienced and physically prepared riders.

The 150 KM challenge is designed for riders who want to push their endurance, mental strength and cycling ability to the next level.

Ideal for:

• Experienced cyclists
• Endurance riders
• Competitive cyclists
• Young and physically prepared riders
• Adventure enthusiasts
• Cycling club members
• Athletes and fitness enthusiasts

Distance: 150 KM
Proposed registration: ₹2,500

The final route will incorporate endurance, adventure and challenging terrain elements subject to final route feasibility, safety assessment and permissions.

2)Amateur Category:- 50 KM — THE ADVENTURE ENDURANCE RIDE

For amateur, recreational and fitness-focused riders.

The 50 KM challenge provides an exciting opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a major endurance cycling event while taking on a demanding but more accessible distance.

Ideal for:

• Amateur cyclists
• Fitness enthusiasts
• Recreational riders
• Adventure lovers
• Cycling groups
• First-time endurance participants

Distance: 50 KM
Proposed registration: ₹3,000

The final route will be confirmed after assessment of terrain, road conditions, elevation, traffic movement, medical accessibility and safety requirements.

₹10,00,000 PRIZE POOL

RIDE FOR GLORY.

The Xplorers Adventure Cycle Marathon will feature a proposed ₹10 lakh top-three prize pool.

🥇 FIRST PLACE - ₹5,00,000

🥈 SECOND PLACE - ₹3,00,000

🥉 THIRD PLACE - ₹2,00,000

In addition to cash prizes, the event is planned to feature:

Trophies • Medals • Certificates • Finisher Recognition

Prize structure and eligibility will be subject to the final competition rules and official event regulations.

BHANDARDARA

WHERE THE MOUNTAINS BECOME YOUR PLAYGROUND.

Welcome to one of Maharashtra's most spectacular adventure regions.

The proposed event environment around Bhandardara brings together mountain roads, changing gradients, challenging sections and breathtaking natural surroundings.

This is where the physical challenge meets the beauty of the Western Ghats.

EXPECT:-

Mountain Roads
Endurance Sections
Technical Turns
Changing Elevation
Adventure Terrain
Spectacular Landscapes

The exact route map will be officially released after completion of route assessment, permissions, traffic planning and safety approvals.

GLOBAL -LEVEL EVENT EXPERIENCE

BUILT WITH A GLOBAL MINDSET.

The long-term vision of the Xplorers Adventure Cycle Marathon is to develop the event into a professionally operated annual cycling property capable of attracting participants from across India and, progressively, international cycling communities.

Our objective is to create an event experience built around:

PROFESSIONAL RACE MANAGEMENT:- Structured registration, participant communication, race operations and finish-line management.

ACCURATE RACE TIMING:- Electronic timing systems designed to record participant performance and support official results.

SAFETY-FIRST OPERATIONS:- Dedicated medical, emergency, technical and route-support systems.

ATHLETE EXPERIENCE:- From registration and race briefing to hydration, recovery and finish-line celebrations.

COMMUNITY & TOURISM:- Connecting cycling with adventure tourism and the local Samrad–Bhandardara ecosystem.

FUTURE INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION:- Building a platform capable of welcoming elite, amateur and international cycling communities in future editions.

International participation, sanctioning, federation affiliations and international technical standards will be announced separately once officially confirmed.