Awesome news for Delhi Cyclists!! On March 13, we get to go out as a collective for a great cause – clearer and cleaner Delhi, and some amazing fun!! So mark the date and get set for it!!
What is the event?
HSBC Go Green Cyclothon, an initiative by Times of India where cyclists in Delhi – NCR pedal for cleaner and greener Delhi.
When’s the big day?
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Where should we go for it?
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi – Gate no. 6
When? When? When?
- Report to Venue: 6:00 am
- Warm up starts: 6:30 am
- Cycling starts: 7:00 am
- Ride duration: 90 Mins
The cyclothon formats
HSBC Go Green Cyclothon will have 3 categories
- Adult – 32 km on e-cycle
- Adult – 24 km on normal cycle
- Junior (12-18 years group) – 16 km on any cycle
Ooo I wanna be there and cycle – what do I need to do to register?
Go to gogreencyclothon.com where you will be required to upload a passport size photo and id card and choose one of the above formats. The HSBC Go Green Cyclothon – a TOI initiative, has limited participation to ensure all safety protocols are followed. Shortlisted participants from all those who have registered will be contacted on or before 10th March for confirmation.
So excited!! Am I forgetting something? (Some compulsory requirements)
- Participants must wear riding attire including properly secured helmet, Go Green Cyclothon official jersey, shorts and fully enclosed shoes.
- Cycling Gloves
- Front light & Back side blinkers
- Go Green Cyclothon – Cycling Bib
- Non-disposable water bottle
- Bottle holder in the cycle
More requirements and faqs can be referred here: https://gogreencyclothon.com/faq.html
Support the cause
#LetDelhiBreathe
Let Delhi Breathe campaign was launched by The Times of India after a 2014 WHO report which showed Delhi’s air to be the most polluted in the world. The initiative has had some very positive changes
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