Dr. Amit Samarth is a well known Cyclist and Ironman Athlete in the National and International arena having numerous laurels to his name. His entire journey of ultracycling started with:
1) 2017 Race Across America where he out performed and became the first Indian Rookie to crack the grueling Race Across America (RAAM) 5000 kms in first attempt.
2) In 2018, He conquered the RedBull Trans Siberian Extreme 9100 kms stage race, which no Indian or Asian has ever attempted.
3) Since then, he has achieved world records in his own country – India, starting with the Guinness World Record of doing the 6000 kms Golden Quadrilateral of India in 13 days 9 hours (Feb 2021), going on to do World Ultracycling records – Delhi to Nagpur 1021 kms in 39 hours (2021) and Chennai to Nagpur 1131 kms in 44 hours 34 mins. (2022)
4) His most recent achievement was the inaugural edition of Race Across India, that happened in March 2023 – a cycling race from the northernmost state – Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, all the way to the end point, southern most, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, making it the Longest Cycling Race in India & Asia. A race of 3651 kms which he completed in 6 days 23 hours 39 mins making his performance the fastest moving cycling performance in the history of Indian Sports on this iconic route. Race Across India is also a qualifying race for Race Across America. (RAAM)
Next feat – RACE ACROSS AMERICA JUNE 2023 –
Starting on 13th June 2023 from Oceanside, CA, going all the way to the east side at Annapolis, Maryland – 3000 MILES (5000 kms) UNDER 12 DAYS.
Amit Samarth will be re-appearing at Race Across America 2023, showing the fruits of his massive experience and gain in Health, Fitness and Endurance Sports in the last 6 years. His goal is to be the fastest Indian on the routes of Race Across America from West Coast to East Coast.
PARTNERSTitle Sponsor – Team Amit Samarth is sponsored by Indian Origin SBI LIFE INSURANCE to support the importance of Health and Fitness. Sbi Life promotes the benefits of exercise and healthy nutrition based fitness, which can overall improve one’s own way of life as well as for the people around them. #ApneLiyeApnoKeLiye #SapnaHaiTohPuraKaro
Charity Partner – Team Amit will also conduct a massive fundraising campaign in partnership with Akshaya Patra Foundation USA – as their newly appointed Brand Ambassador, racing for the campaign – “Race Against Hunger – A mile, A child challenge”
Akshaya Patra Foundation is the Largest Mid-Day Meal Provider in the world feeding 2 million (20 lakh) underprivileged children every day in rural parts of India. Dr. Samarth will race against time to raise funds for which appeals to individuals to contribute $20 per mile to support one child’s meals for an entire year from this race. #APUSARaceAgainstHunger
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