First edition of the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad Successfully Concludes with Over 1500 cyclists participating

365Telugu.com online news,Hyderabad,December 16th, 2024: The first edition of the much-awaited HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad concluded successfully today amidst enthusiastic cheers from over 1,500 cyclists, including 1,266 men and 224 women, who pedalled their way along the scenic service road parallel to the Outer Ring Road.

Organized in collaboration with the Telangana Government and under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India, the high-energy event witnessed the presence of several prominent dignitaries, including key representatives from HCL Group, Mr. Sundar Mahalingam, President – Strategy, HCL Group; Mr. Rajat Chandolia, Associate Vice President and Head of Brand Strategy, HCL Group; Mr. Pawan Vadapalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Digital Business, HCLTech; Mr. Shiva Prasad, AVP, HCLTech, Mrs. Nirmala Datla, Executive Vice President, HCLTech, and Mr. VN Singh, Director, CFI also graced the occasion.

Participants cycled multiple loops of a picturesque 23-km route spanning from Kokapet Junction to Kollur Junction. The event featured an impressive total prize pool of ₹33.6 lakhs, India’s largest prize purse for a Cyclothon, awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the Professional and Amateur categories.

Commenting on the event, Mr. Sundar Mahalingam, President – Strategy, HCL Group, who also participated in the Amateur MTB Road Race (23 km) category, said, “Cycling is a powerful way to unlock human potential and promote urban sustainability. The enthusiastic response to HCL Cyclothon, including the Hyderabad and previous editions in Noida and Chennai, is truly inspiring. We are grateful to the corporates and participants who joined us in championing fitness and community spirit. HCL Cyclothon aims to provide a platform for professional cyclists to showcase their talent while encouraging the next generation to embrace cycling as a fitness sport. Congratulations to the winners and heartfelt thanks to everyone for making this event a success. Together, we are pedalling toward a healthier, greener future.”

The Cyclothon featured various categories to encourage participation across age groups and skill levels, including the Professional Road Race (52 km), Amateur Road Race (52 km), Amateur MTB Road Race (23 km), Amateur Road Race (23 km), and the Green Ride (10 km). Prominent participation was received from cycling groups such as Hyderabad Cycling Revolution and Hyderabad Cyclists Group.

Winner Details are mentioned below: