Braving stormy weather and red/orange alerts, as many as 50 girls and women completed the 100-km and 50-km riding challenges, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual signature cycle ride ‘Go Girls Go’, was organised by Margao-based Xaxti Riders.
“This is a unique event which is focused on girls and women so that they are motivated on an interesting fitness journey and realize their capabilities,” explained ‘Go Girls Go’ co-ordinator Binota Nadkarni.
The cyclists, aged 11 to 70 years, were a mix of doctors, architects, dentists, teachers, lawyers and students.
The 4th Edition of ‘Go Girls Go’ coincided with Xaxti Riders’ Anniversary Ride in which another 80 male cyclists rode along with girls and women.
‘Go Girls Go’ and Anniversary rides were flagged off from Ravindra Bhavan, Margao by Althea Fernandes, only woman Xaxti Rider to finish the IronMan 70.3 and Allan Abreu , senior-most Xaxti Rider IronMan 70.3 finisher, respectively.
11-year old Safaa Mokashi was the youngest cyclist who completed 50-km ride (Seen with Xaxti Riders president Sameer Nadkarni).
The 130 cyclists rode along the coastal route, Zuari Bridge and through quiet villages of Rassai, Loutulim, Raia, Curtorim, Chandor, Chichinim, Assolna and Velim. They were treated to refreshments and breakfast at various points, and the lunch at the finish point at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The cyclists were presented with Finisher’s Medal.
