Article below on The Classic Run 2011 champs via Spain.
A ritme de ‘tuc-tuc (A tuk-tuk Speed).
Classic Run, a 1,300 kilometers to the south of India in 12 days, going through several challenge in 10 stages, all in a rickshaw at a maximum speed of 65 or 70 kilometers per hour.
Among the 13 participating teams from around the world, the Sanhi Team (Xevi Font & Jacob Rovira), were the winners of the fifth edition of the Classic Run. The real victory for them, was the experience.
“It’s a treasure hunt more than a race,” said Font, “You have a point of departure and arrival, and in between you have to overcome some unique challenges. The Rickshaw Challenge races are extremely popular in India, there was press waiting for us in each stage/town.” The Classic Run champs get a free entry to the Caucasian Challenge, an adventure tour from Budapest to Yerevan.
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