PANAJI
A record 103 cyclists, who participated in the all-Goa women cycling ride on Sunday, completed the 100-km and 50-km riding challenges. The ‘Go Girls Go’, organised by Margao-based Xaxti Riders, was flagged-off by Dr Ira Almeida, Director, Directorate of Health Services, government of Goa.
The cyclists, aged from 9 to 68 years, were a mix of doctors, architects, dentists and lawyers. The youngest rider for 100-km challenge was Pearl Gonsalves (11) and oldest was Celsa Fernandes (68). The youngest participant was Saffa Mokashi (9) who completed the 50-km cycling challenge. There were mothers and daughters who rode together, bridging the generational gap through the power of the road and the charm of the wheel.
The cyclists were treated to nourishing breakfast and refreshments, chilled wet-towels and even gloriously-refreshing mist on the face, to keep them going. Each cyclist was presented with a ‘Finisher’s Medal’.
