Pongal Day is always a highlight of the Classic Run. By Day 7, the Classic Run teams had trained, learned to cope with Indian roads, and had their fair share of adventures. Now it was time for something different: a test of how well they could cook (and look) in traditional local style. It’s...Read More
After a day exploring Madurai, it was time to visit Tuticorin. The Rickshaw Challenge Classic Run began with training in Chennai then a great first few days on the road, but the wasn’t even halfway done! The fifth day of our event was a chance to explore Madurai, the magnificent temple city famous for...Read More
We had a great first day on the Classic Run. For those of us at Rickshaw Challenge HQ, Christmas and New Year is one of our favourite times of the year… and not just because of crackers and mulled wine. 28th Decembers marks the start of the Classic Run Rickshaw Challenge, starting off in...Read More
Here’s a taster of what’s in store on the Classic Run. The Classic Run Rickshaw Challenge begins on December 28th, and is the perfect way to celebrate New Year. On this ten-day rickshaw adventure, teams will travel 950km, from historic Chennai, through the incredible nature of Tamil Nadu, and finally to the spiritual...Read More
Great memories from the latest Tamilnadu Run. The 2017 edition of the Tamilnadu Run Rickshaw Challenge was a great success, from training in Chennai, exploring remote areas of the state, to the return to Chennai and the inevitable partying. Here are some of our favourite photos from the event! Eager to Learn From...Read More
The Tamilnadu Run visits Yercaud, Thiruvannamalai, and Chennai. The final three days of the Tamilnadu Run Rickshaw Challenge 2017, as told by organizer Princely. Day 5 The Tanjavur Morning is the Diwali morning in India. With sound of crackers all around and a few new movie releases the roads were looking...Read More
The latest from the Tamilnadu Run 2017. The first two days of the Tamilnadu Run Rickshaw Challenge 2017 were a great success. Here is organizer Princely with his recap of days 3 + 4: Tamilnadu Run Day 3 It was overcast climate in Chennai with occasional drizzles on the Monday morning of Tamilnadu Run 2017. Team...Read More
Here’s what happened on Days 1 and 2 of the Tamilnadu Run 2017. The Tamilnadu Run Rickshaw Challenge 2017 is underway! Here is organizer Princely’s personal report from the first two days: Tamilnadu Run 2017 Day 1 Welcome back to you all, to yet another edition of the fantastic, super...Read More
The Mumbai Xpress Rickshaw Challenge 2017 is off to a great start. Another August means another Mumbai Xpress Rickshaw Challenge, which crosses Southern India from Mumbai to Chennai. It’s the longest rickshaw challenge, and there’s so much to see. With such a distance to travel, it’s important that participants get their rickshaw driving skills...Read More
We explore the states visited on the Malabar Rampage: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa. The Malabar Rampage Rickshaw Challenge begins on the 8th of April, setting off from Trivandrum, in the very South of India, and teams will travel all the way to Panaji, capital of Goa, 1000km North. It’s sure to be a crazy...Read More
