Saturday, August 8, 2009

Corps of Signals "Silver Stride" Motor Cycle Expedition Scales 18632 Feet Himalayan Pass


ARMY MOTOR CYCLE EXPEDITION BY SILVER KNIGHTS ON THE OCASSION OF SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF 21 SIGNAL GROUP
New Delhi, July 28th 2009
On the auspicious occasion of silver jubilee of 21 Signal Group, an adventurous motorcycle expedition covering a total distance of 4047 Kilometers is being conducted from 28 Jul to 12 Aug 2009. “Silver Stride”, the motor cycle expedition team of 21 Signal Group is a challenging stride towards developing leadership qualities and fostering a spirit of adventure among all ranks of the Group. The motor cycle expedition which was flagged off by Lt Gen P Mohapatra, AVSM, Signal Officer in Chief and Senior Colonel Commandant Corps of Signals on 28 Jul 2009 at India Gate Lawns, New Delhi. The adventure activity encompasses the perils of biking through tough and challenging desert and mountainous terrains of the Indian subcontinent. The route comprises of desert terrain of 940 kilometers and mountainous terrain of 1310 kilometers covering eight states. The motor cycle expedition involves crossing of nearly ten high altitude passes- Rohtang (13,360 feet), Baralacha-La(16040 feet), Nakee-La (15,547 feet), Lachung-La(16616 feet), Tanglang-La (17,582 feet), Chang-La (17,800 feet), Marsimik-La(18632 feet) Polokhang-La, Jalori Pass and Khardung-La (18,380 feet) which is the highest motorable road of the world and will be negotiated via Kullu, Manali and Leh axis. The aim of this expedition is to promote the spirit of adventure and to spread the theme of national integration, peace, harmony and create awareness amongst the youth about the Indian Army.

The team consists of participation from Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other ranks to demonstrate the seamless established fact of supreme team work and leadership under constrained conditions. The mega event was eye witnessed by a number of retired and serving distinguished Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other ranks of defence forces, MD of sponsors and media persons.

The expedition encompasses the locations of historic presence of the group to mark the silver jubilee celebration on one hand while on the other would expose the motorcyclists to the challenging and adventurous terrain of mountains and deserts developing their stress skills, leadership and team spirit. The expedition was sponsored by M/S Hero Honda, M/S Bharat Electronics Limited, M/S Shepherd Realms and Miracle Enterprises. The SO-in-C, in his speech during the flag off ceremony lauded the achievement of the group for being one of the most elite units of the Indian Army and Corps of Signals.

Silver Knights en-route would meet ex servicemen and interact with locals to foster a spirit of pride for the Indian Army and would motivate the youth of the places they visit to join the elite Indian Army.
Lt Col S Khanna
21 Sig Gp
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ARMY MOTOR CYCLE EXPEDITION BY SILVER KNIGHTS ON THE OCASSION OF SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF 21 SIGNAL GROUP
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