Mangaluru: 1,000 participants expected in Cycle Rally-2016

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March 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Mar 17: The Mangalore Cycle Club Taj Cycle Co. and Elite Event Solution Mangalore will organize 5kms –Cycle Rally 2016 on April 3 on Occasion of World Health Day, which is expected to attract about 1,000 people of different age groups.

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The participants and visitors of the “Cycle Rally" ride will be entertained by music groups and traditional dance groups at the starting and finishing points and also at different places en route. To add more colour to the event the organizers are making arrangements to rope in celebrities.

That the objective of organizing such an event is to promote healthy lifestyle. people of Mangalore are on the road to a healthier lifestyle. Events such as this, give them the opportunity to come out and ride with the luxury of no traffic.

The Cycle riding route will take the Cycle riders to some of the prominent landmarks of Mangalore so that they can get a glimpse of the rich heritage of the city. The Cycle riders will be provided with Water enroute and refreshments on finishing the race. Medical facility will be provided enroute by the Medical Partners of the event. Doctors/Nursing staff along with Ambulance will be stationed at the Start/Finish line and also at various points en route to provide medical care for the Cycle riders.

It is not a competition but an occasion to enjoy cycle ride covering Five k.m. stretch to World Health Day. Children aged above 8 years and adults can participate.

The Cycle Rally 2016 has been categorized into 3. like Lady rider ,rider-senior , Junior Raider Children above 8 years will be allowed to participate in the rally while can take part in (5 kilometers) Ride.

Starting Point from Lady hill circle, Lalbagh, MG Road ,PVS, Navabharath Circle ,KS Rao Road and The Forum Fiza Mall End Point.

The raider will be honored with certificates and Participants those who will complete the Rally, get a chance to win a lucky dip contest. Lucky Riders win Cycles will be distrusted among them.

To encourage corporate firms and educational institutions to participate in the event as a team, the organizers have instituted Healthily Cycle Award” which will be presented to the company or educational institution with maximum participation

"First 500 participants will be given Cycle Ride 2016 T-Shirt, participation medial and certificate and refreshments. Water will be made available for participants on the route and medical facility including ambulance will also kept ready.

"The Cycling aims at promoting one's journey towards a happy and healthy living. The Cycle Rally 2016 is also a fun event and group participation is encouraged. It presents a wonderful opportunity for likeminded people, friends and corporate houses to make their presence felt by wearing rally T-shirts, beating drums and scarring placards with innovative slogans suitable to the occasion or highlighting the strengths of the city. This is an opportunity to promote team work and demonstrate social responsibility.

Cycle enthusiasts can register at Registration counter:

TAJ CYCLE COMPANY
Ismail Building, Maidan Road,
Mangalore
Phone: 2426048,
Registration fee is Rs 50.00
Enroll Before 31th March 2016.

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