Cyclists of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will embark on a mega cyclothon starting March 7, covering 6,553 kilometres along India's coastal cities, including Kochi.

Home Minister Amit Shah will virtually flag off the 25-day event titled 'Great Indian Coastal Cyclothon' from the CISF Regional Training Centre at Thakkolam in Tamil Nadu.

In addition to Kochi, 125 cyclists from CISF will visit the coastal cities of Lakhpat, Bakkhali, Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Haldia, Konark, Vizag, Chennai, Pondicherry and Kanyakumari.

The cyclothon has two starting points: Lakhpat in Gujarat on the western side and Bakkhali in West Bengal on the eastern coast. The 25-day expedition will conclude at the Swami Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari on March 31.

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The CISF has invited citizens to be part of their initiative by joining the cyclothon along any stretch of their choice. "Those unable to participate physically can register for the virtual rally at www.cisfcyclothon.com to show their support," CISF said in a press release.

For queries and coordination, contact the CISF control room at 022-27762015 or email adig-ws@cisf.gov.in.

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