Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative in his constituency of Upleta in Porbandar, Gujarat today, to boost the enthusiasm for the cycling event further.
The Fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of ‘Fit India Cycling Drive’ this morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here
“Evening calm sets the stage for new dreams,” the Chief Minister said in a post on ‘X’ along with a short video of his cycle ride, probably mesmerized by the cool evening sea breeze. While riding the high-end model cycle, he was also humming a number from an old Tamil film.
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India did well as hosts in the Asian Track Cycling Championship for both able-bodied and special cyclists in February this year.
Two-day Khelo India Women’s Championship Road Cycling concluded at Eco Park on 18 February.
Cyclists will compete for 12 gold medals in track cycling while four gold medals will be on offer for those competing in road races from October 3 to October 5.
Addressing a press briefing, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, SS Yadav said: "We have appealed to the citizens to avoid going out for walking, picnic or cycling in the India Gate or Kartavya Path area."
Biking or cycling has become quite the fa amongst Bollywood's top league. Don't be surprised if you spot an actor or two cycling around the streets of Mumbai nonchalantly. Some treat it as a hobby and others treat it as part of their exercise routine. But all in all it ranks as one of the top activities among the cool set.
Ace cyclist Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam set up a new national record in 1km time trial as he won a silver medal in the 1km individual time trial at the Asian Track Cycling Championship in Niali, Malaysia.
