Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 5 Jun: The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, has achieved a remarkable milestone as its contingent successfully completed the Indian Army’s prestigious Zorawar Cycle Rally, demonstrating exceptional courage, endurance, discipline, and teamwork in one of the country’s most challenging high-altitude cycling expeditions.
The RIMC team, comprising Lt Col Rakesh Kumar, Sanjay Kumar (Art Department and Adventure Coordinator), and four cadets, undertook the demanding rally through the rugged Himalayan terrain of Pithoragarh district. Beginning at Gunji, the route traversed snow-covered stretches, steep mountain roads, low-oxygen high-altitude passes, and unpredictable weather conditions before reaching the sacred Om Parvat through the strategically significant Lipu Lekh Pass.
Covering nearly 750 kilometres, the expedition concluded at Pithoragarh, where the participants were felicitated by the Governor, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd). Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the importance of courage, self-reliance, physical fitness, and commitment to national service.
Speaking on the achievement, Colonel Rahul Agarwal, Commandant, RIMC, emphasised that adventure activities such as cycling play a vital role in developing leadership, resilience, teamwork, and mental toughness among future military leaders. He reiterated RIMC’s commitment to providing opportunities that challenge cadets physically and mentally while nurturing a lifelong culture of fitness.
Cycling has become an integral component of life at RIMC, with cadets regularly participating in cycling expeditions, endurance rides, and fitness activities. The institution actively encourages both boys and girls to embrace outdoor adventure and healthy lifestyles.
Sanjay Kumar, an avid cyclist, marathon runner, and adventure enthusiast, has been instrumental in promoting cycling among cadets and the wider community. On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, he encouraged young people to adopt cycling as a daily habit, highlighting its benefits for physical and mental well-being, environmental conservation, and sustainable mobility.
The successful completion of the Zorawar Cycle Rally stands as a proud achievement for RIMC and serves as an inspiring example of determination, perseverance, and national spirit for young people across the country.
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, is one of India’s premier military educational institutions, dedicated to preparing young cadets for leadership roles in the Armed Forces through excellence in academics, character development, physical fitness, and adventure training.
