Chennai Gears Up for the Second Edit ion of HCL Cyclothon.
Race is scheduled on October 6, 2024 and will start and finish at Mayajaal Multiplex, ECR, Chennai.
The theme is #ChangeYourGear which focu ses on the transformative power of cycling and its positive impact on individual well-being
Chennai, July 18, 2024: HCL Group, a leadi ng global conglomerate, today announced the la unch of the second edition of the HCL Cycloth on Chennai 2024. Unveiling event details and the registration process, HCL extended an inv itation to cycling enthusiasts and the local community. Following two successful editions in Noida and one in Chennai with participation from over 5000 cyclists, the HCL Cyclothon Che nnai 2024 will take place on October 6, 2024, st arting from Mayajaal Multiplex. Powered by th e Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and under the aegis of the Cycling Fed eration of India, this event offers an impre ssiv e prize pool of Rs 33 lakhs. Registrations are op en until September 22, 2024. For more details, visit www.hclcyclothon.com.
,Dr, Description Additional Chief Secr etary at the Government of TamilNadu, and Meghanat ha Reddy, Member Secretary of the Sports Dev elopment Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), we re present as the chief guests. Dign itaries such as Onkar Singh, Secretary General at the Asian Cycling Confederation and Sundar Mahalinga m, President of Strategy at HCL Cor poration, were also present to announce the Second Ed ition of HCL Cyclothon Chennai.
The theme of this edition is #ChangeYourGear emphasizing the transformative power of cyc ling and its positive impact on individual well-being and environmental sustainability. The previous edition of HCL Cyclothon Chennai w as held in October 2023 and witnessed the part icipation of over 1100 cyclists pedaling on the ECR Road. The race will start and finish at May ajaal Multiplex, covering a route that includes MGM Dizzee World, Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering, and Mattukadu Boat H ouse, with the route tailored as per different categorie
Present at the launch event, Dr. Atulya Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nad u said, “We are excited to witness the second edition of the HCL Cyclothon in Chennai. HCL’s dedication to promoting sports and fitness thr ough such initiatives is commendable. This ev ent not only fosters community spirit and ath leticism but also contributes to a healthier fut ure for our city. By encouraging active partici pation in sports, HCL is making a positive imp act on Chennai’s development.”
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Sund ar Mahalingam, President of Strategy at HCL Group, said, “By cultivating a culture of cycli ng, we aspire to inspire individuals and com munities to come together, stay active, and co ntribute to a greener, healthier environment, truly embodying our brand purpose, ‘Hu man Potential Multiplied’. Through HCL Cyclo thon, we aim to transform the cycling land scape in India by motivating people to take up cycling not just as a sport but as their way to a healthy lifestyle.
Remarking on the launch announcement, Mr. Onkar Singh, Secretary General at the Asian Cycling Federation said, “Our combined effor ts with HCL to promote cycling as both a lifes tyle and a competitive sport are truly admir able. The rise of cycling in India is inspiring, and with HCL’s significant contributions, we look forward to a bright and exciting future for the sport in the country.” Cycling Federat ion of India, the national governing body of cycle racing in India will provide technical support basis their knowledge and expertise.