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SUMMARY:Tour de Malnad 2026
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Heart of the Western Ghats on Two Wheels\nTour de Malnad 2026 is a multi-day supported cycling tour that celebrates the spectacular biodiversity\, rolling hills and charming heritage towns of the Malnad region in Karnataka. Held over four days\, the tour is designed for both adventurous cyclists and enthusiastic beginners who want to experience a long-distance ride through some of the most scenic rural and forested roads in South India. \n\nEvent Dates & Route\n\nDates: 9–12 January 2026 (four days of cycling)\nRegion Covered: Malnad region spanning Chikkamagaluru\, Thirthahalli and surrounding Western Ghats areas\nApprox. Distance: 400 + km over four riding days\n\nSample 2026 Riding Itinerary (Indicative)\n(Actual route details may vary and should be confirmed with organisers) \n\nDay 1: Kalasa → Udupi (~115 km)\nDay 2: Udupi → Dharmasthala (~120 km)\nDay 3: Dharmasthala → Chikkamagaluru (~110 km)\nDay 4: Chikkamagaluru → Hassan (~75 km)\n\nRide concludes with transfer options back to major hubs such as Bengaluru. \n\n‍What the Tour Includes \n\nFully Supported Ride: Professional support vans\, mechanical backup and on-route assistance\nMeals & Accommodation: Typically packaged into tour pricing (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and overnight stays)\nTechnical Support: Assistance for repairs\, navigation and safety throughout all days\nGroup Riding Format: Ride alongside cyclists of varied experience levels — from committed riders to enthusiastic tourists\n\n\nWhy Tour de Malnad Is Special\n\nBreathtaking Landscape: Ride through lush forests\, coffee plantations\, green hills and scenic rural roads of Malnad — the Western Ghats’ biodiverse heartland.\nCultural Route: Pass by heritage towns\, temples and local markets\, offering rich cultural immersion alongside athletic challenge.\nOpen to Many Riders: Designed for cyclists with moderate endurance — not just elites — so beginners and enthusiasts can participate with proper preparation.\nFully Supported Experience: Logistics\, food\, lodging\, navigation and backup make this more of an adventure tour than a competitive race.\n\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCyclists seeking a multi-day tour experience rather than a race\nAdventure travelers who enjoy scenic riding through hills and forests\nGroups\, clubs\, families and solo riders comfortable with sustained endurance\nRiders building experience for longer tours or cycling tours abroad\n\n  \n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/tour-de-malnad-2026/
LOCATION:Chikkamagaluru
CATEGORIES:Bicycle,Competition,Endurance
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