Mumbai-Pune cycle race brings professionals to compete on pedal power

Cyclists make their way in a non-competitive route at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Around 175 professional cyclists participated in the 52nd Giant-Starkenn Mumbai-Pune cycle race which started from RK Studio, Chembur, in Mumbai on March 25. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on: Mar 26, 2018 5:58 PM IST

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Cyclists make their way in a non-competitive route at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Around 175 professional cyclists participated in the 52nd Giant-Starkenn Mumbai-Pune cycle race which started from RK Studio, Chembur, in Mumbai on March 25. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

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The Mumbai-Pune cycle race was flagged off from Kala Ghoda in South Mumbai at 7 am and the competitive leg of the race began from RK Studios in suburban Chembur and passed through Bhor ghat on Mumbai-Pune Highway on Sunday. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT PHOTO)

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The iconic event saw a record entry of 175 cyclists from all over the country. The cyclists had to push themselves to conquer the mighty Bhor ghat. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT PHOTO)

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Cyclists make their way on Vashi creek bridge during the 52nd Giant-Starkenn Mumbai-Pune cycle race which started from RK Studio, Chembur, in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT PHOTO)

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Participants enter Pimpri-Chinchwad area during the last leg of Mumbai-Pune cycle race on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)

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Cycles loaded on car roof in Pune on Sunday as participants get ready to take part in the Mumbai-Pune cycle race. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)

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The busy Jungli Maharaj road was a sight of chaos on Sunday as cyclists struggled to find their way amidst two-wheelers, four-wheelers and heavy vehicles like buses during the Mumbai-Pune cycle race in Pune. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)

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A cycle race participant Surya Thathu fell on the busy Jungli Maharaj road and suffered minor bruises during the Mumbai-Pune cycle race in Pune on Sunday. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)

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Cyclists faced inconvenience as traffic on the busy Jungli Maharaj road was mismanaged by authorities during the Mumbai -Pune cycle race in Pune on Sunday. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)

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Sudesh Uppal bagged the 'Ghatacha Raja' title and was ranked third in the Mumbai-Pune cycle race on Sunday. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)

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Defending champion Dilawar Singh of Haryana peddled his way to his second successive title at the 52nd edition of the Mumbai-Pune cycle race on Sunday, finishing the race in 3:47:28s. (RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT PHOTO)