Chennai Event Management Services – Rickshaw Challenge

Welcome to the Deccan Odyssey!

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:13:27 +0000

The Rickshaw Challenge Deccan Odyssey was flagged off by Panaji mayor Yatin Parekh on Sunday, in which participants will be driving their auto-rickshaws to Mumbai.

Having had two days of intensive training, driving their tricky tuk-tuk – as they refer to it, participants are looking forward to the trip. Of seven teams competing, winners will get a free entry into the Caucasian Challenge Motor Rally in Europe besides a refurbished vintage Rickshaw Meter trophy.

‘Along the way, they will have to complete certain challenges while experiencing the real India,’ states organizers Chennai Event Management Services.

“There is a bit of risk, surprise and the active participation of everyone. Through a rickshaw one can feel every smell and every bump on the way, as well as touch the culture. We don’t organize sanitized tourism. Ours is adventure tourism with a reality feel to it,” said Aravind Bremanandam, managing director.

Via: Times Of India

The €2,000 Autorick Ride

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:54:51 +0000

Not many would consider Wagner for a long drive. Nor would they drive around in Chennai’s nasty August heat in Ferrari jerkins. But then Paul Haran is not your average driver. And he isn’t on just another drive. Haran and friend Mark Hanscomb, who goes by Harry, form team Nigel Manzil, one of 13 participating in the third annual auto rickshaw rally from Chennai to Mumbai.
The rally, promoted by Chennai Event Management Services (CEMS) and Round Table India, features 27 participants, who have ambitions of covering the 1,900 km stretch via Vellore, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Bhatkal, Panaji, Ratnagiri, Mahabaleshwar, Pune and Alibagh, in less than two weeks.
Full article here

Mumbai Xpress challenge: auto-rickshaws finish in style!

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:37:13 +0000

The spirit of adventure that brought 27 people from from around the world together to drive three-wheeled auto-rickshaws across India finally culminated at Mumbai’s JW Marriott in on 13 August 2009.
Divided into 13 teams, they braved the city’s infamous traffic travelling from Alibag in the final leg of the 2,000-km four-state rally, which brought together adventure sports, cultural exchange and charity in an innovative format.
Canadians Christy Denike and Jocelyn Turner, who work for the UN, rode the Mystery Machine. When asked what the hardest part of the tour was, they said the Mysore–Manglore route tested their mettle most. Indian food though was not a problem. ”Riding across the countryside passing through villages was a wonderful experience,” said Christy.
The journey from Chennai to Mumbai passed through Vellore, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Bhatkal, Panaji, Ratnagiri, Mahabaleshwar, Pune, and Alibag before reaching Mumbai.
The participants also got a chance to check the under-construction school being built by Round Table India, the charity CEMS has tied up with, for underprivileged children. Last year’s event had raised over Rs10 lakh. The motorists also visited Round Table India’s workshop for handicapped women at Vellore.
Full article here
Watch – Mumbai Xpress 2009 riding through the Streets of Pune, August 12th, 2009

Clip by Jocelyn Turner from team Mystery Machine

Our Easter Challenge – White Russian Challenge ( WRR )

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:34:58 +0000

White Russian Run

The White Russian Run is a crazy motor rally across the hidden and forgotten regions of Eastern Europe. This Challenge is a race for the enthusiasts and a perfect mental recreation for those who are interested in the region and dare enough to sign up.