Bike rally to promote CWG 2010

New Delhi: The build-up to this year`s Commonwealth Games continues with Organising Committee

chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Sunday flagging off a Delhi to Leh bike rally to promote the event across five states. The rally being taken by 34 bikers will cover 3500 kms over a period of 15 days through five states on their way to Leh and back. "The bikers would spread the message and spirit of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi while passing through the states of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir," OC said in a statement. "I wish the bikers all the best and a safe journey as they embark on the journey to Leh covering five states and a distance of 3500 kms. The Commonwealth Games is not just for Delhi but for India and these bikers while crossing the five states of north India will spread the message and spirit of the games to the public," Kalmadi said. The bikers will spread the spirit of the Games through distribution of banners, posters and pamphlets to the people. PTI