Under the ‘Fit India’ programme, a 15-km-long Cyclothon will be held in the city on December 20.
The Cyclothon is being organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare. Notably, the cyclothon will start from Lal Parade Ground and will be flagged by Director General of Police Vivek Johri at 7.30 am.
Director Sports and Youth Welfare Pawan Kumar Jain said that players, police personnel, government officials as well as the general public will be involved in cyclothon. It is noteworthy that this cyclothon will be conducted following the rules of Covid-19. Moreover, under this programme, about 1 thousand cyclists are expected to participate in this cyclotron of about 15 km.
Sports Director Pawan Kumar Jain said that cycling is not only beneficial for health, it is also helpful in freeing the environment from pollution. Regular cycling also increases immunity. Cyclothan is being organized in all the districts of the state.
The game operator also stated that any citizen can participate in the cyclotron by joining with his bicycle and mask. It is completely free.
He further informed about the route that will be taken during cyclothon. Starting from the Lal Parade Ground, through the old Secretariat via Kali Mandir (Talaiya police station), Moti Masjid, Royal Market, Hamidia Hospital, it will reach Lalghati Charaha and from here V.I.P. Road via Kamla Park, Polytechnic Chauraha, Banganga Chauraha, Hotel Palash, Rangmahal Chauraha and finally will end at the stadium.