Cycle rally held to promote fitness

Around 300 cyclists from all walks of life braved the chilly winter morning today to take part in a cycle rally from Ekamra Plaza near Sishu Bhawan to Shikharchandi Hills. The 12.1 km long cyclothon event was organised by the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to promote fitness among residents.

As part of the Fit India campaign by the central government, the cyclothon aimed at creating awareness among city people about the fitness activity and how to remain fit by cycling. The event created a lot of buzz among participants and general public.
First Odia Arjun Award winner and eight-time national cycling champion, Minati Mohapatra flagged off the event along with BMC commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhury.“Cycling is a very good way to stay fit. If we stay fit, we can keep coronavirus at bay. Seeing the huge participation here, it gives me immense pleasure. The cycling culture must develop, as it would help all of us stay fit,” said Mohapatra.
The officials said that they have been trying to keep the trend of cycling going among the youth and fitness enthusiasts by organising Cyclothons at regular intervals and Cyclegiri on every Friday
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