ABOUT – Kabir Rachure
Kabir Rachure is India’s foremost and most celebrated ultra cyclist today. In addition to being an
athlete par excellence, he is a practicing advocate of the Mumbai high court and hails from
Udgir, a village located in East Maharashtra. His aim is to bring India on the global map of
ultracycling by constantly raising the bar for himself and also training the next generation of
world-class ultra athletes.
Kabir was always a fitness buff and who spent hours in the gym and hence maintained an
impeccable physique. Later he was introduced to the world of cycling and mainly randonneuring
(or long distance, unsupported endurance cycling). Observing the athletic prowess of Mumbai
based athlete and actor Milind Soman was one of the reasons he was inspired to take up long
distance cycling. As a part of this process he participated in many BRMs (or Brevet de
Randonneurs Mondiaux) which basically translates as ‘Brevets of the randonneurs of the world.’
The brevet refers to the certificate which would be stamped along the way at checkpoints. It was
at the famous Deccan Cliffhanger ultra cycling race by Inspire India that Kabir got his first taste
for the supported format of ultra racing. He has not looked back ever since. His first experience
where he finished outside the RAAM (Race Across America) qualifying time was the only time
Kabir has not been on the podium (among the top three finishers) of the races he eventually
participated in. This shows his immaculate caliber, commitment to racing and undying spirit.
Kabir is a three-time RAAM finisher. This is no small feat. Raam is a 5000 kilometer cycling race
that spans from the West to the East of America. He is currently the only Asian to finish on the
podium (not once, but twice) of this mammoth race.
To honour his commitment of giving back, he started ‘Train With Kabir’. This is where he trains
budding athletes to meet their goals and train for races, marathons and ultra events (of both
cycling and running). True to his personality he believes in the motto ‘Train Smart & Hard’. Click
here to know more about training with Kabir Rachure.
Kabir endorses Spiegel bikes and Infinity Bike seats Through Sprint And Spin Sports, Kabir’s vision is to create a space where cyclists and runners
of all levels can access top-tier events and foster a sense of community and competitive
sportsmanship. His dedication to the sport and the cycling community resonates throughout our
brand, shaping the way we curate our experiences and engage with our participants
KABIR’S RACES –
| Race | Year | Time | Position | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Across America (4,828km) | 2023 | 10 days 19 hours 21 min | 2nd | Male under-50 |
| 2022 | 11 days 11 hours 25 min | 3rd | Male under-50 | |
| 2019 | 11 days 23 hours 43 min | 10th | Male under-50 | |
| Ultra Spice Race (1,780km) | 2023 | 94 hours 36 minutes | 1st | – |
| 2019 | 100 hours 46 min | 2nd | – | |
| Ultra Spice Race (1,750km) | 2018 | 112 hours 58 min | 2nd | – |
| Ultra Spice Race (1,200km) | 2021 | 62 hours 14 min | 1st | – |
| Ultra Spice Race (1,000km) | 2020 | 46 hours 58 min | 1st | – |
| Deccan Cliffhanger (650km) | 2023 | 21 hours 57 min | 1st | – |
| 2022 | 22 hours 33 min | 1st | – | |
| 2021 | 22 hours 50 min | 1st | – | |
| 2019 | 24 hours 46 min | 1st | – | |
| 2018 | 24 hours 17 min | 3rd | – | |
| 2017 | 28 hours 50 min | 3rd | – | |
| 2016 | 32 hours 28 min | 13th | – | |
| Great Himalayan Ultra (600km) | 2021 | 25 hours 50 min | 1st | – |
| 2019 | 31 hours 5 min | 1st | – | |
| 2018 | 33 hours 23 min | 1st | – | |
| 24-hour time trial | 2022 | 696km | 5th | 30-39 years |
| 2021 | 763km | 1st | Indoor Championship | |
| 2020 | 753km | 1st | Indoor Championship | |
| Romantika Uz Beas (702km | 12500 meters elevation gain) | 2024 | 37 hours | 1st | First and only finisher |