In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo flagged off India’s longest cycling expedition from Polo View Ground in Srinagar today. It will culminate at the farthest point of the country, Kanyakumari. The expedition is the second edition of ‘Race Across India,’ participated in by 22 teams, including national as well as international cyclists this year. The race is the first of its kind in which participants from different age categories and professions are taking part. It is worth mentioning that this cycling expedition has around 15 solo riders and 22 teams comprising two or four members categorized into different age groups. Cyclists, including doctors, professors, students, and those from the Army and paramilitary forces from different parts of the country, are participating enthusiastically in this year’s edition to make it one of the most famous sporting events in the nation.