Maiden Cyclothon on June 27

The Chandigarh Administration will organise maiden Cyclothon on June 27 in Chandigarh. Talking about this initiative,Ram Niwas secretary Tourism said,“Promoting cycle Tourism has also been our agenda,we are very delighted to organise such a fun event as Chandigarhians are health conscious,full of spirit and will enthusiastically turn up to participate.”

The Chandigarh Cyclothon will have races like National Elite (for men only,covering a distance of 60 Km,this Criterium race will have a participation of 120,starting time 6.30 am onwards; the second one is Corporate Ride (for Business Houses,Corporate institutes,organisations etc) with a participation of more than 1000,this Non – Competitive race will cover 25 Km,corporate ride are open for men and women with flag off at 06:45 am. The third category is Dream fun Ride (14 years and above,for men and women) covering distance of 15 kms,it will have the maximum participation of more than 3000 cyclists; starting time 8.30 am.

Under the National Bicycles Race (for men)22 State teams with 5 riders from each state association will be formed and approved by the local cycling bodies and CFI .Race and selection of riders will be governed by CFI and local cycling federation. Corporate and Amateur/Green Ride are fun,non-competitive rides,which will have a separate tour route each. This ride is open to all enthusiasts (of the age 14 years and above). Facilities like medical assistance and refreshments will be provided to the participants at the Welfare Centre at Leisure Valley. An expo will be set at Leisure Valley 2 days before the event for the participants to collect their bibs and goodie bags including Event Control Room and godowns at the same venue.

The registration forms for the race will available at Tourist Information Centre,Plaza Sector 17 from June 11 onwards.