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Pedal Power
Extreme cyclists go off - road in Shillong
In what can be termed as the birth of the OBhp biking, the Meghalaya ‘xBhp’ Sports & Adventure Club (MXSAC) in association with the Extreme Sports Association of India (ESAI) organised the First Northeast Cycl0Bhp Challenge on the 21st and 22nd of January 2012 at Nongpiur Village, in the outskirts of Shillong, Meghalaya. The First Northeast Cycl0Bhp event witnessed the following series of events:
- Super D Race (MTB) - India’s first.
- Super D Race (BMX) - India’s first.
- Freestyle BMX/MTB challenge - North East’s first.
- Cycling Awareness Rally
‘Cycl0Bhp’ is derived from the words ‘Cycle’ and ‘0Bhp’ where 0Bhp means zero or ‘0’ Breaking Horse Power. Cycling is an environmental friendly and healthy activity, hobby, sport or adventure, whichever one would like to call it. Cycling events are usually seen only in the northern and southern parts of India and the sport is yet to gain popularity in our Northeastern region. This is where the First Northeast Cycl0Bhp event stepped in as a platform for the cyclists – the mountain bikers, racers, free-stylers and commuters on a new level.
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Categories Super D Race MTB (Junior) Super D Race MTB (Senior) Super D Race BMX (Junior) Super D Race BMX (Senior) Freestyle BMX Freestyle Dance (BBoying) |
Winner Names in order of First, Second & Third Kevin Logan Kharlukhi, Hakidabit Thangkhiew, Brandon Kharkongor Gregory A. Warjri, Bryan Pariat, Paominthang R. Vaiphei Dame Wawki Hao Suiam, Albert K. Nongrum, Anil Thapa Saihmingpuia Sailo (Mizoram), Gregory A. Warjri, Amar Gurung Miller B. Renthlei, Karan Sunar, Laishram Loyanganba Singh (Manipur) Just Do It, Lildemonz, Fancy Crew |
Altogether 50 riders between the ages of 13 to 39 years from Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun and Ludhiana participated in the event and the fact that so many participants turned up for the FIRST Cycl0Bhp event was an achievement in itself.
For the First Super D Race, the track chosen was an old and abandoned downhill road of approximately 2 kms, starting from Sadew village and concluding at a football ground in Nongpiur. The track was specifically chosen as it included both off-road riding as well as riding on black topping tarmac with 18 sharp turns and 10 single/double jumps to add to the challenge. The Freestyle BMX Challenge saw 13 participants competing against each other with flatland tricks.
The event also witnessed BBoying Challenge, BBoying by Zorinkima Chhunthang, Freestyle BMX/MTB show by EVOLUTION and rapping by Cryptographik Street Poets. In addition, DJ Hesper and DJ Vadesh from Bangalore entertained the crowd during the event as well as during a special Electro Dance Music (EDM) Session held at Tango Resto Lounge.
Meghalaya xBhp Community expressed its appreciation to its members, xBhp Hq., members from Voltage Entertainment, Knack Movement, Core Elements, San Shnong Youth Welfare Organisation and Extreme Sports Association of India (ESAI) for their support and involvement. The community also thanked the sponsors and support from BSA Hercules (Gift Sponsor), Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS), Rapsang Group of Industries, Tango Resto Lounge (Lounge Partner), The Eee Cee Hotel (Hospitality Partner), XSV Adventures (Adventure Partner), Perfect Digital Images and Eastern Panorama (Printing Partners) Mordani Multi Brand Outlet (Gift Sponsor), Yamaha Melody (Gift Sponsor), Mehra Store, EMRI 108 (Emergency Partner) and the Media Partners viz. Meghalaya Times, Free Rider Mountain Bike Magazine, Eastern Panorama, Meghalaya Daily and Media Plus. Not to forget Gregory Warjri, Matthew Leong and riders whose names are not mentioned for their effort in shaping the track, jumps and corners to near perfection.
The organisers look forward to working together in the near future, providing more opportunities and platforms, shaping adventure sports and bringing about a change in whatever comes next! Until the next event ...
