More than 100 cyclists in Thane and Mumbai region have joined HindAyan , India's first long distance cycling race cum expedition after traveling from Delhi via Gujarat. In a rare event, cyclists received permission to ride on the Bandra Worli Sea Link. The eight leg of the expedition started from Thane on Saturday and ended at the NCPA, Nariman Point. On Sunday, the cyclists will leave for Pune, where the long distance race will culminate.

A total 176 cyclists joined the race on Saturday. Thane Municipal Commissioner DMC Sports Ms Minal Palande flagged off the expedition from TMC HQ for Mumbai NCPA, an official statement said.