Dorians Society MTB cyclothon on October 23
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 10 (MExN): There is good news for fitness enthusiasts with a taste for cycling and for particularly those wanting to test endurance. According to a press release, the Dorians Society, Dimapur will be organizing a competitive MTB cyclothon in Dimapur on October 23.
The release informed that it will be an ‘open’ event for both men and women and youths in the 13-19 years age category. The route for men will cover 57km and for women- 25km. As per the Society, it will be the longest competitive cycling route in Nagaland to date.
The flag off point will be the DC office traffic point at 5:00am and will culminate at the State Stadium, also known as Multi Disciplinary Sports Complex.
The route will cover DC office Police Point - City Tower Junction - Holy Cross Junction - Bata Chariali - Town Hall Police Point - Kuda Village - Lungwiram Junction - Toulazouma - Zoological Park – Singrijan – New Chümoukedima Village – Sukhovi Gate – Vidima – Kiyeto – Dhansiripar Junction - OTS - Singrijan - Zoological Park – Thahekhu Junction - Thahekhu Village - Signal Basti - Dhobi Nala - Midland - State Stadium. The competition carries a total cash purse of Rs 80,000 and as per the release, it would likely turn into an annual event with national and international cyclists participating in future events.
“We hope we can count on your help to make this year’s event one of the best,” the release, while adding that for more information, people can log into mydorians.in.
The release further informed that the Dorians Society is a not-for-profit organization with one of its visions being the promotion of sports, besides social activism. “One of our visions is to encourage sports activities in our state. We are committed to the development and empowerment of future leaders/athletes by using sports as a tool to improve health and fitness, excel in academia, develop life skills and values, and to become well-rounded, productive citizens in society. The most important part we want to provide for our youth is to enjoy sports activities. We organize events which will add value in the lives of the people in general,” it said.
