World Bicycle Day 2023
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as International World Bicycle Day and it recognizes "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport. It also paid emphasis on the importance of regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – as it has significant benefits for health.
Ranchi Cyclothon 2023
Ranchi Cyclothon is an annual event organised by the Bicycle Mayor of Ranchi to celebrate the essence of cycling and to inspire people at large to take up cycling as part of their everyday life.
This year is the 4th season of the event and it is being organised on 3rd June 2023 which also happens to be International World Bicycle Day.
Choose your Category
Ranchi Cyclothon has 3 categories this time.
1. 25 KM - MTB / Hybrid
2. 50 Km - MTB / Hybrid
3. 50 Km - Road Bike
Specially designed Medal
Every participant who completes the ride will be awarded a finisher's medal specially designed for the event. The medal is made of wood to ensure it is eco-friendly and is in sync with the cause.
The outer circle represent the bicycle chain with a cyclist in the centre riding a road bike. The mountain behind the cyclist is the iconic Tagore Hill of Ranchi. It also mentions the year and distance covered.
Winners
25 KM on MTB/ Hybrid Bicycle Category
Vivek Gari won this category for riding a distance of 25 KM in 58 min 40 sec at an average speed of 25.68 KM/hr. Rajat Marcel Beck completed the distance in 58 min 45 sec and came second in the category while Aryan Anand came third. He completed the challenge in 1 Hr 25 Sec. Alphy Rash was declared the fastest women rider and she completed the distance in 1 hr 9 min 59 sec.
Winners
50 KM on MTB/ Hybrid Bicycle Category
Ranprit Singh won the 50 KM Category in MTB/ Hybrid bicycle category. He rode at a speed of 24.88 KM/ hr and completed the distance in 2 hr 55 sec. Rohit Kujur came second and he completed the distance in 2 hr 1 Min 32 Sec while Mukul Meena came third and he completed the distance of 50 KM in 2 hr 4 min 56 sec.
Winners
50 KM Road Bicycle Category
Avneet Singh from Jamshedpur won the category. He rode the distance of 50 KM in 1 hr 50 min 22 sec at an average speed of 27.14 Km/Hr. Dr Danish Halim of Ranchi came a close second and he completed the ride in 1 hr 50 min 26 sec and his average speed was 27.13 Km/hr. Rajinder Singh Khural of Ranchi came third in this category wherein he rode the distance of 50 KM in 1 hr 53 min 7 Sec. His average speed was 26.53 KM/Hr.
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