PAKKE KESSANG, Apr 26: Arunachal Pradesh's Joseph Gollo won the first edition of the Pedal2Pakke cross-country cycling marathon held today.
The first of its kind event is being organised by the tourism department in collaboration with the Itanagar Cycling Meet (ICM). The competition is being supported by the local legislator, Biyuram Waghe, who flagged-off the race this morning from the Yupia tri-junction. 
At the flag-off event, Waghe thanked the department, organisers, and participants for choosing Pakke-Kessang as the destination for the event. 
He said that he hoped the event helps promote tourism of the area. 
Waghe also said that people must encourage each other to take the Covid-19 vaccine. 
The district's tourism information officer, Hilot Mugli, said that the motive of the event is to promote a specific type of tourism. 
"I want people to view Pakke-Kessang as a healthy destination. Its greenery, climate, and landscape has a calming effect and that should be encouraged," Mugli said. 
Originally, 30 cyclists were to take part in the event but a few of them withdrew in the last minute. 
The 22-year-old Gollo from Papum Pare clocked-in a time of four hours, 55 minutes, and 25 seconds to cover 124 km.
Assam's Innus Ali came second with a time of four hours, 56 minutes and 45 seconds, while Tajum Dere from Shi-Yomi came third with a time of four hours, 59 minutes and 22 seconds. Vitthal Bhosale from Maharashtra, Ahonda Menjo, and Geyok Panyang secured the next positions. 
The prizes to the winners including the 4th and 5th place participants and the most promising cyclist will be awarded on Sunday.

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