Around 50 women participated in the ride, including HCL employees and members of the Sheroes community supported by Chanav Foundation.

About HCL Cyclothon

HCL will host the second edition of HCL Cyclothon on March 17 in Noida. Registration for the event is open at www.hclcyclothon.com, with individuals of all ages and backgrounds invited to join. Through this initiative, HCL aims to ignite a collective passion for cycling, fostering a culture where cycling is not seen just as a sport but as a part of a wellness-oriented lifestyle. is adopted as an essential aspect.

About HCL

Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL is a pioneer in modern computing, having made several pioneering achievements including introducing the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978, ahead of its global counterparts. Today, HCL operates across diverse sectors including enterprise technology, healthcare and talent management solutions, comprising three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCL Technologies and HCL Healthcare. With annual revenues exceeding US$13.1 billion and a workforce of over 224,756 employees spread across 60 countries, HCL continues to contribute significantly to the global landscape. For more information, visit www.hcl.com

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Distinguished as the highest prize offered in any cycle race across India, the cycling event will include a winning prize of Rs 31 lakh. Registration remains open until March 7, 2024, and interested participants can find relevant details at www.hclcyclothon.com. During the announcement, Mrs. Lakshmi Singh, the Police Commissioner of Gautam Buddha Nagar, graced the launch program as the guest of honor alongside Mr. Sunder Mahalingam, President of Strategy at HCL Corporation, and Mr. Omkar Singh, General Secretary of the Asian Cycling Federation.

The underlying theme for HCL Cyclothon 2024 is #ChangeTheGear, symbolizing the transformative power of cycling and its positive impact on individual well-being and environmental sustainability. To enhance the cycling experience, HCL unveiled an improved route and extended distance. The race will commence from Gaur City on the Noida-Greater Noida Link Road, featuring an increased loop spanning 13.5 km compared to the previous 7.5 km. Additionally, a new race category of 27 km has been introduced for this year’s edition, adding further excitement to the event.

Overall, HCL Cyclothon aims to foster a sense of community and promote the numerous benefits of cycling, while also encouraging participants to embrace a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle.

Mrs. Lakshmi Singh, who was present at the launch event, said, “I am very happy that HCL is promoting sports across the country and grateful that they brought Cyclothon to Gautam Buddh Nagar. I believe that through this initiative, Noida can become a more fit and safe city. My aim is to bring a team of police officers to participate in HCL Cyclothon, Noida. I especially appreciate HCL’s strategy for social upliftment in Uttar Pradesh. I believe that with the collaboration of HCL, Cyclothon will become a permanent feature of this district.”

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Sundar Mahalingam said, “Some recent studies show the importance of cycling in unlocking human potential. At HCL, we are committed to fostering this growing passion and trend in India. We have received a very good response from cycling enthusiasts in Noida and Chennai in 2023. Keeping this in mind, the 2024 HCL Cyclothon will be more inclusive, competitive and attractive for the participants. As part of our objective to promote healthy lifestyle and promote the cause of cycling, we are working closely with several RWAs and their presidents (including Noida Sector 30, 34, 51 A&B, 82 and 122) “

Omkar Singh said, “We are delighted to launch the second edition of HCL Cyclothon Noida. HCL and CFI started this partnership last year with a vision to promote cycling not only as a lifestyle but also as a competitive sport. Cycling is on the rise in India and corporates like HCL can take the sport to the international level by investing in its development.”