Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 18: ‘Ride For Rotary’ convoy of motor vehicles will be flagged off from Hotel Ocean Pearl Inn at Bejai-Kapikad, here on January 19 at 8.30 am.

The city has been chosen as the starting point for the convoy route this year which will cover Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 38 Rotarians from 14 countries are participating in the 2019-20 'Ride For Rotary', which is the fourth edition of the event. They will traverse through Madikeri, Mysuru, Wayanad, Ooty, Coimbatore, Munnar, Thekkady and Allepey before terminating at Kochi on January 29.

2019-20 Ride For Rotary includes 28 motorbikes and 5 cars. The participating nationalities are India, Norway, Sweden, Canada, France, Germany, USA, UK, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Poland and Belgium. They belong to ages 21 to 78, with 78-year old Otto Rieve from Canada being the seniormost enthusiast. Swiss national of Indian origin, Raj Patholi and Mangalurean Abraham Zacharias are among the riders. Delegates who have already reached the city visited Bantwal on Friday to attend a gala dinner hosted by the Rotary Club of Bantwal.

'Ride for Rotary' is a charity event conceived by Rotary District 3181 which comprises of the revenue districts of Mysuru, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Chamarajanagar covering 85 Rotary Clubs in nine zones. Rotarians from across the world will come together for twelve exhilarating days. They will traverse through the meticulously arranged routes, enjoy the natural beauty of the places and experience the varied cultures and cuisines of the region. 'Ride for Rotary' connects people and places like no other - Rotary connects the world.

The proceeds from the event will go to The Rotary Foundation, a charitable organization that works tirelessly for the upliftment of society.

Website: www.rideforrotary.com

For information/assistance contact Rtn Sumith Rao 9845082403.