India’s biggest corporate cycling event with a
social edge is back in city
Hyderabad|India|January'2012: The Atlanta Foundation along with
prominent industry forums NASSCOM, ITsAP(The IT and ITES industry
Association of A.P), TiE and AMCHAM(American Chamber of Commerce in India)
and with the support of the Hyderabad Visitors Convention Bureau (HCVB)
brings India’s biggest corporate cycling event, The Republic Ride – 2012
on 26th January, 2012 here in city at Gachibowli stadium in Gachibowli.
With 5000 riders expected it will be India’s biggest corporate cycling
event with a social edge.
As is the tradition for the past 3 years, the ride will happen on January
26 on the occasion of the Republic Day with distance options of 100Kms,
50Kms and 5KMs / 10Kms. The rides which began in 2009 with 189 riders,
today enjoys a participation of close to 2000 riders. These riders are
part of the vast corporate network in the city. Deloitte, CA, GE, Wells
Fargo, Infosys, EA, United Health Group, Factset and many many more are
active participating corporate teams. In fact, encouraged by the growing
numbers, we foresee the highest participation so far of 5000 riders this
time from 50+ corporate houses.
But what truly sets this event apart is that this is a socially-driven
cycling event. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for the education
of under-privileged students, such as -
1. Anjaiah Nagar Government Primary School
2. Ashray Akruti, (a school and a support organization for hearing
impaired children)
Atlanta Foundation earlier donated rupees twenty laks for the
Ashray-Akruti, a voluntary organization working for the hearing impaired
and underprivileged children since 1996. It also donated 400 bicycles to
various schools in the city. It also works to promote cycling for better
health and greener environment.
Our rides (including the Freedom Ride on August 15) are borne out of our
passion for cycling and education. Whether you are a concerned citizen or
an avid cyclist, The Republic Ride will provide a unique cycling
experience with a chance to make a positive difference to those who really
need it.
It is widely known that cycling is one of the best ways for people to
achieve good health and fitness. Indeed, cycling regularly to work has
been shown to be the most effective thing an individual can do to improve
health and increase longevity. Cyclists typically have a level of fitness
equivalent to being 10 years younger. And it is eco friendly. It will be
our endeavour to see that twin citians cultivate the habit of cycling.
Ourt previous cycling events were a huge hit with the corporate world in
the city. The participation is increasing each passing year.
On-going use of a bicycle has virtually NO carbon footprint. Bicycling is
the most energy efficient form of transportation. You get healthy exercise
from bicycling. We can reduce work stress by bicycling. Biking is
therapeutic for the mind and spirit -- is fun and can make you happy. It
also has therapeutic for the cardio-vascular system, live healthier.
Regular cycling provides better muscle tone, bone mass improvement,
clearer skin. Regular bicycling helps with personal weight management.
Regular cycling can lead to lower health care expenses.. The exercise
increase your productivity at work. Bicycling is a great full family and
friends activity. Bicycling in neighborhood is a great way to meet your
neighbors and build community. Bikes small profile reduces congestion.
The "Marriott, Hyderabad has been a new supporter of the Atlanta
Foundation. They have extended all their support as part of their famed
'Spirit to Serve' program".
