The Auto Rickshaw

Think of it as a covered bicycle with a fuel-efficient lawn mower engine. Auto rickshaws, also known as tuk tuks, are common vehicles in India and several other countries. Though variable in size, the rickshaws used for the Rickshaw Challenge will seat up to 3 people (1 driver in the front seat and 2 passengers in the back). Though the design of the rickshaw cannot guarantee complete safety and security, the low top speed of the vehicle contributes to major accident prevention.

Breakdowns – Don’t worry

It is common for these 3-wheeled vehicles to break down, especially older models. They are however, easy to repair and as locals drive them throughout India, there is no short supply of repair shops or autorickshaw mechanics, and if everything else fails you can always rely on our support crew to come to your rescue.

But for the most part, if your rickshaw breaks down during the course of any of our events, it will be almost certain you can fix the problem yourself right there and then, and we provide all entrants with a working knowledge of all the secrets of the auto-rickshaw prior to the start of each event. Here are some average numbers.

Mean Vehicle Specs