Tour of Thekkady 2024

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of "Tour of Thekkady" (ToT '24) , Kerala's very own iconic cycling event. This event is one of its kind that combines racing and touring into one the 160km stretch within an elevation gain of 3,000 meters, through the ever changing and scenic landscape of Kerala will ensure you the right dosage of adrenaline rush. Starting from Kottayam this ride will take you through Kulamavu Dam, Idukki, Kattappana, Puliyanmala and will culminate at Thekkady.

We have been listening to you and have been continuously evolving over the past 2 years. We have brought out several changes this year to accommodate you. This event now has the options for either race with cut of times of 8-9hrs and tour with a cut of time of 15 hrs. We have also introduced a new category for Masters men for this edition of ToT.

ROUTE DETAILS: Kottayam – Ettumanoor – Pala – Muttom – Kulamavu Dam – Idukki Dam – Kattappana – Puliyanmala – Thekkady. (The final route gpx file to be updated later. The organizers reserve the right to alter the route, based on traffic and road conditions on the event day).

Start Date: 10th Feb 2024 0500 Hrs.

Start: Cesar Palace Hotel, Kottayam

End: Tree Top hotel, Thekkady.

Distance: 160km for touring, 145Km for race

Elevation: 3000m

Duration / Cut off time:

Race Format: Team and Individual events

Pre-Event formalities: 9th Feb 2024, 17:00hrs at Kottayam

Eligibility: All participants must be above 18 years’ of age.

Equipment: only manually driven pedal bicycles are allowed.

Registration Fees includes:

 - Certificates, medal, technical support, hydration support at fixed locations, medical aid, ambulance services, bag drop facility and refreshments at the finish point.

Bag drop facility: ( Free) : bag drop facility of essential items ( less than 2Kg, small bags) is provided from Kottayam to Thekkady and can be returned to Kottayam

Cycle Return Transportation Facility (Payable/optional): We do provide transfer of your bicycles from Thekkady to Kottayam at an extra cost of Rs. 539/- at the owner’s sole risk. The event organizers shall not be held responsible for any damage or loss or theft of your bicycle or its accessories.

Tour of Thekkady 2024 Jersey ( Payable/optional):

Event Jersey (choice of race fit or club fit) available on a discounted price by paying an extra fee of Rs.1,349 (MRP 1,799)& 1549 (MRP 1,999)- at the time of registration till 24th January. After that the Jersey is available for purchase on full price. As in previous years, the Jersey is of good quality and elegant design . A collectable item.

prizes/medals/certificates:

1. All finishers get the Tour of Thekkady 2024 medal.

2. All finishers get The Tour of Thekkady 2024 completion certificate if they finish within the stipulated cut off time.

3. Attractive cash prizes for top 3 positions in Team and Individual race categories. (a rider can be considered for only one category)

Prize giving away ceremony will be after the Race event cut off time. 3:00 PM @ Treetop Hotel.

Touring

1. Any participants who are not confident to finish the event may select the Touring which has 15hrs for cut off.

2. Participants must select Touring specifically at the time of registration..

3.. This is a self-supported event. However minimum tech support can be provided on request, subject to availability of technicians.

5. Personal support team is permitted at own cost.

6. Support vehicles are not allowed to tag or ride along with riders. They must be stationed at any of the prescribed control points or follow prescribed volunteer vehicles. Any support during the ride for a rider must be with permission of ride officials.

Individual Race Category

1. Participants must select their race category according to age and gender.

2. Any participant who does not finish their race within the cut off time will not be eligible for the prizes and will be automatically relegated to the touring category.

3. The event organizers reserve the right to club 2 categories of the same gender or cancel a category in its entirety, if there are less than 4 participants in any category.

4. This is a self-supported event. However minimum tech support can be provided on request, subject to availability of technicians.

5. Personal support team is permitted at your own cost.

6. Support vehicles are not allowed to tag or ride along with riders. They have to be stationed at any of the prescribed control points. Any support during the ride for a rider must be with the permission of ride officials.

Team event:

1. Teams must register as a team under the race category

2. A team can have a maximum of 4 riders and at least 3 riders must finish.

3. All 4 riders must start the ride, but only the first finishing 3 riders will be considered for calculating team points, and 4th rider is considered as substitute.

4. Penalty point system is followed to find the team winner (rider rank = rider point). Team with least total penalty points is the winner.

5. Any participant who does not finish their race within the cut off time, will not be eligible for the prizes and will be automatically relegated to the touring category.

6. The event organizers reserve the right to cancel the category in its entirety, if there are less than 4 participants in any category. However, team members will be allowed to compete in the individual race category according to their age and gender category.

7. Team can have support vehicles and crew at their own expense. A maximum of 2 crew members and one vehicle is allowed per team.

8. Support vehicles are not allowed to tag or ride along with riders. They must be stationed at any of the prescribed control points. Any support during the ride for a rider must be with permission of ride officials.

9. All expenses of the support crew including boarding and food must be borne by the teams themselves and not included in the event registration fee.

Suggestions for return from Thekkady: Return to Kottayam post event is the sole responsibility of riders. Easiest way is to ride back to Kottayam via Kuttikanam ( KK Road - 110km ), which mostly rolling hills and downhill. Taxi Jeep, and public bus transportation is also easily available from Thekkady.

Stay at Thekkady: Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Thekkady is an ideal tourist destination of Kerala and many hotels of various budget sizes available for rent. We strongly request riders to book the hotels early.

Cancellations :
No cancellation or refund after 1st February.
Refund amount will be deducted after Payment gateway fees and Town script hosting fee.
No cancellation or refund of Jersey after 25th January, as the Jersey order already processed.

Terms & Conditions / Rules and regulations: (to be read and signed by ALL riders).

I/We accept the following TERMS AND CONDITIONS for participating in the Tour of Thekkady 2024:

1. 1/We are 18 years or above legal age by the day of event , by 10th February 2024.

2. I/We have read and agree to abide by the Race Rules and Regulations.

3. I/We agree to comply with the traffic and road laws and regulations of India.

4. I/We fully understand and agree that I/We am/are entering this event entirely at my/our own risk and accept without exception full and complete liability for all and any risks and will not hold responsible nor make claims against KEG Bikers, any of the participants or organizer, its committee members, agents or servants for any loss, damage or injury however caused in relation to my/our participation in this event.

5. I/We understand and fully accept the rights of the Event Officials to take decisions based on perceived risk to health and safety and to stop any rider or crew from continuing.

6. I/We understand that when I/We am/are riding a bicycle, I/We am/are required to wear a helmet, use rear blinkers, use front light, wear a reflective vest at all times during the event.

7. I/We understand that I/We am/are required to comply with all the safety requirements set out in the event Rules.

8. Participation in the Event is subject to Approval from KEG Bikers after Payment of Registration fees. I/We understand that KEG Bikers reserves the right to refuse or cancel my/our registration and will refund the registration fees after deductions of Payment Gateway processing charges.

9. I/We agree to sign the waiver form and submit the required information and documents at the time of Pre-event Registration prior to the event.

10. I/We understand that any attempt at cheating (as determined by the event officials) if proven, will result in immediate disqualification.

11. I/We agree to make the Payment of Registration fees as per the event tickets.

12. I/We understand that my/our Participation will be cancelled without refund for non-completion of Mandatory Pre event Registration formalities, equipment inspection or non-attendance of pre-race briefing at the appointed time.

13. I/We understand that KEG Bikers reserves the right to cancel any category in the event due to low participation. Option to change category or a refund (less payment charges) will be provided to the rider.

14. I/We agree to take insurance with sufficient coverage for life, personal accident and third-party liability for all members of the team, riders and crew.

15. No refund for cancellation after 1st February 2024.

16. All participants and their respective crew accept unconditionally, all responsibility for their own health with respect to all situations!

17. All participants and their respective crew agree to abide by health norms as always directed by the pertinent authorities during.

18. I/We agree that all decisions taken by the event organizers and KEG Bikers will be final in all matters pertaining to this event.

KEG Bikers:

KEG Bikers is a renowned cycling club from Kottayam formed in November 2021, by a group of endurance cycling enthusiasts in Kottayam. In a short span of time, we as a group have earned a reputation for delivering cycling events of very high-quality standards among the cycling community in Kerala and beyond. We are a registered club and affiliated to the Sports Council of Kerala.