If we had to rank the overall impact that an event has, The Deccan Cliffhanger’ would sit right at the top. Yes, it was not a big event. Yes, it didn’t enjoy flashlights of camera wielding scribes waiting to click you on the finish line. Yes, it genuinely interested very few sports enthusiasts & even a lesser number of sports professionals. But, talk about COURAGE and the event managed to sprinkle it in bucket-loads. The Deccan Cliffhanger converted a regular weekend into a awe-inspiring one.
23 cyclists shelled out all their energy in their quest to finish off the marathon 400 mile race circuit in under 34 hours. The race was an open demonstration of human endurance being pushed to the limit. With the adrenaline pumping so high and the cyclists performing like people possessed, it came as no surprise when every participating individual and team finished the race in less than 31 hours, way less than the stipulated maximum time limit.
It’s a great pleasure to introduce you with the finishers of India Inspired organized Giant Starkenn’s The Deccan Cliffhanger and you can congratulate them all on our facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/events/487623318019025/?source=1
1) Shusanah Pillinger – 1st in Women’s Category
Perhaps no other participant quelled the time limit of 32 hours with such disdain as did Shusanah Pillinger. Taking just 26 hours & 49 minutes, Shusanah not only came first in her category, but also the 1st in the entire event. Yes, she was the quickest in the event and Shusanah, Giant-Starkenn, as are many others we are sure, is very proud of you. Our heartiest congratulations and we hope you keep inspiring us in the same manner.
2) Prashant Tidke – 1st in Men’s Category (Age group – 50+)
In a reality-shattering performance, Prashant Tidke completed the race in 30 hours and 45 minutes (& placed 6th in overall race). Now, if you already have started wondering as to what makes this performance truly heroic, here is the important information; Prashant competed against medical advice as he had two broken ribs! Rate that to underscore how much ‘Self Belief’ matters! Prashant, thank-you for putting in such a heroic effort!
3) Karthik Padmanabhan (1st), Mahendra Mahajan (2nd), Hitendra Mahajan (3rd), Gyanendra Sharma (4th), Sundaram N (5th) in Men’s Category of age group 18-49 years.
We gotta say! What an impressive feat you all have accomplished… anything would never be enough for this an act of heroism & inspiring courage we believe! So we’d just love to say a big Thank you all!
Now the Team Participation’s were a whole other story! In groups ranging from 2’s to 4’s, these guys raced RAAM style,
Starting with:
Green Speed, Men’s Relay, 18-34 years category:
Apurv Verma, Rakesh Patel & Indraneel Guha finished the event in 27 hours and 34 minutes! Great going Team Green Speed! We love your team name, perfectly symbolising the greatness of the humble bicycle the human endurance.
Wheels on Fire, Men’s Relay, 35-49 years category:
This team of Durga Prasad Pawar, Santosh Patil, Abhay Suryavanshi, Sachin Sharangpani finished the race in 28 hours 49 minutes. That’s quite a speed and we now understand why your team name is Wheels on Fire.
The Bald and the Beautiful, Mix Relay, 35-49 years:
Divya Tate, Ila Patil & Farhad Patel reached the beautiful Miramar Beach in 29 hours and 39 minutes. Makes us wonder what charged you more? Organising The Deccan Cliffhanger or participating and finishing the race in such an awesome time.
Finishers, Mix Relay, 18-34 years:
Harsimranjit Singh & Kalyani, you guys rock! For a team of 2, the 30 hours and 24 minutes in which you finished the race is simply amazing.
Just effin’ amazing, guys.
EFFIN’ AMAZING!
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