
THE
DECCAN
CLIFFHANGER


THE STAGE IS SET
SATURDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2025
643kms PUNE to GOA

A fast paced, competitive
ULTRARACE that heads for
the beach!
The race starts on the Deccan Plateau, goes over the Sahyadri mountains and drops through dense forests covered cliffs to finish on the coastline in Goa.
A 643 Km (400 Mile) Ultra Cycling Race from Pune to Goa, comprising solo and relay team categories. The Relay event is RAAM style, and the Solo Race is a Race Across America Qualifier.

India's Premier RAAM Qualifier
Qualify for Race Across America through our Solo Crew Supported and Solo Self Supported Formats!
With all Solo RAAM Finishers from India having Qualified at the Deccan Cliffhanger, this is THE event to race!
The RAAM Style Relay Race is a fun event where 2/3/4 racers take turns to ride the entire course.
The Deccan Cliffhanger 2025
DRAFT Route
Solo Self Supported
The Self-Supported format is derived from bike-packing wherein racers are self-sufficient for their needs during the race. Racers can ride along with other self-supported racers. Most importantly, racers do not require a crew to support them at the race. Starting from 2023, DC Self-Supported is a RAAM Qualifier. At the Deccan Cliffhanger Self-Supported, racers will race non-stop from start to finish and will get access to drop-bag facilities mid-way during the race.
Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Self Supported Racers at The Deccan Cliffhanger will Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings.
The Ride option is for riders attempting to ride The Deccan Cliffhanger solo, who do not complete within RQ timings. All riders who complete the route within their time limit of 42hrs will receive the Finisher’s Award but will not be qualified for RAAM.
Category Code | Category | RAAM Qualifier Cut Off | Inspire India Finish |
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E | SS Women 50+ | 41:00:00 | Under Review |
F | SS Women 18-49 | 39:00:00 | Under Review |
G | SS Men 50+ | 39:00:00 | Under Review |
H | SS Men 18-49 | 37:00:00 | Under Review |
Race Details
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Start - Keshavbaug, DP Road United Western Housing Society, Karve Nagar, Pune 411037
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Finish - John's Seagull Bar and Restaurant, Bogmallo Beach, Goa
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Distance - 643km
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Start Date - 1st Nov 2025 (Solo Self Supported RAAM Qualifier, Solo Crew Supported RAAM Qualifier and RAAM Style Relay)
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Elevation Gain - 5,907m
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Thursday 30 October: Pre-Race inspection and briefings of all Solo Self-Supported racers, and some Solo Crew Supported Racers and Relay teams
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Friday 31 October: Pre-Race Inspections and Briefings of remaining Solo Crew Supported Racers and Relay teams
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Saturday 1 November: (Early Morning) All Solo Racers and Relay Team Flag-Off
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Sunday 2 November: (Early Morning Onwards) Racers Finish
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Sunday 2 November: (Evening) The Cliffhang-over Awards Ceremony and Dinner Party
Race Schedule
At the Deccan Cliffhanger, racers need to get their equipment inspected and attend briefings at the pre-race venue. Detailed schedule for meetings, briefings, and inspection slot bookings will be sent to racers on email upon completing online registration. Listed below is an outline of the schedule of the Deccan Cliffhanger Edition 12 (2025)