The 11th edition of Tour of Nilgiris (TfN), the annual tour of RideACycle Foundation (RAC-F), concluded in the city on Sunday.

The cyclists pedalled the last 133 km stretch from Kalpetta through Pullpally, Payampally and H.D. Kote to reach Mysuru on Sunday evening. In all, 110 cyclists took part and covered nearly 950 km across the Western Ghats spanning parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

A release stated that there was a record number of international participants this year with as many as 29 cyclists from other countries. The edition also saw the introduction of a new route from Hassan to Kushalnagar

According to Satish Belawadi, Tour Director, TfN 2018, “The Tour of Nilgiris is now reckoned to be the toughest, biggest Indian cycling tour that pushes barriers, tests endurance and creates newer opportunities for cycling talent along the most scenic routes.” Cyclists from across the globe have shown great interest in TfN and it is no surprise the event is getting bigger with every passing year, he added.

The entry for TfN 2019 will open on May 1, 2019, and organisers expect a surge in the number of participants.

Naveen John of India was adjudged the top rider among men while Katja-Lill Jensen of Denmark was the top finisher among women, the release added.