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Fourth Edition of HCL Cyclothon Chennai Brings Together Cycling Enthusiasts to Promote Fitness and Healthy Living
•The event featured a prize pool of Rs. 33.6 lakh, providing a competitive platform for professional and amateur cyclists.
•Held on the scenic East Coast Road (ECR), the Cyclothon encouraged wider participation in cycling as a sport and a fitness activity.
•Green Ride was also named as Anti-Drug Ride was a timed ride for the first time
Chennai, September 18, 2026 : The fourth edition of the HCL Cyclothon Chennai brought together more than 2,000 cycling enthusiasts and athletes from across the country, reinforcing the growing popularity of cycling as both a competitive sport and a fitness activity. Organised by HCL Group, the event was held on the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) and featured a prize pool of Rs. 33.6 lakh, offering a platform for professional and amateur cyclists to showcase their endurance, skill, and competitive spirit.
Held under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and powered by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and in association with the Tamil Nadu Government, the event featured multiple race categories designed to encourage participation across different age groups and experience levels. The CFI served as the technical partner, overseeing the event’s technical guidelines, rules, and regulatory compliance. The event was joined by Thiru. J. Meghanatha Reddy IAS, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu. Reddy also participated in the Green Ride (Anti-Drug Ride) category.
Introduced to promote a culture of sports, fitness, and healthy living, the HCL Cyclothon has grown into a prominent cycling initiative, bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds and communities. Now organised annually across Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the initiative has witnessed participation from more than 20,000 cyclists across its previous editions, reflecting its growing reach and appeal among India’s cycling community.
Thiru. J. Meghanatha Reddy IAS, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu said, “The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu is pleased to support the fourth edition of the HCL Cyclothon Chennai. Events like this bring professional and amateur cyclists onto the same road and show how accessible cycling is as a sport and as a daily fitness habit. The East Coast Road made a fitting setting for riders of every age and experience level. I congratulate HCL Group and the Cycling Federation of India for organising it well, and I hope more people in Chennai take up cycling.”
Commenting on the event, Nikhil Soni, Head of Brand & Marketing, HCL Group, said, “The fourth edition of HCL Cyclothon Chennai reflects our continued commitment to inspiring people to embrace healthier and more active lifestyles. Cycling brings together people across age groups and backgrounds, creating opportunities to build a stronger sense of community while promoting fitness and well-being. Through initiatives such as the HCL Cyclothon, we aim to encourage greater participation in sports and help individuals make positive transformation in the society.”
The Chennai edition featured a range of race formats, including the 54 km Professional Road Race for CFI-licensed cyclists, 54 km and 28 km Amateur Road Races, a 28 km Amateur Mountain Bike (MTB) Race, and a 10 km Green Ride (which was also tagged as Anti-Drug Ride). While the competitive categories provided a platform for athletes to test their endurance and compete for prize money, the Green Ride encouraged participants to embrace cycling as an accessible and enjoyable way to stay active and healthy. The Green Ride, a non-competitive category, will be timed for the first time this year, enabling participants to record their completion time while retaining the inclusive, recreational nature of the ride.
Below are the details of the winners:
MEN ELITE – 54KM
Position Name
Winner:Sahil Kumar
1st Runner Up: Manjeet Singh
2nd Runner Up: Naveen John
WOMEN ELITE – 54KM
Winner: Pooja Danole
1st Runner Up: Khoirom Devi
2nd Runner Up: Swasti Singh
MTB MEN – 28 KM
Winner: Anvesh Pareek
1st Runner Up: Anup Pawar
2nd Runner Up: Rahil Bhatia
MTB WOMEN – 28 KM
Winner: Nandhinee Baskaran
1st Runner Up: Kavitha K
2nd Runner Up: Lea Alidiere
AMATEUR MEN – 28 KM
Winner: Lavish Sheoran
1st Runner Up: Pon Akilan S
2nd Runner Up: Santhosh K
AMATEUR WOMEN – 28 KM
Winner: Nandhini T
1st Runner Up: Karthika J
2nd Runner Up: Lakshana Naresh
AMATEUR MEN – 54 KM
Winner: Santosh Vibhuthialli
1st Runner Up: Mithun M
2nd Runner Up: Naveen Ramesh
AMATEUR WOMEN – 54 KM
Winner: Arpitaketan Pandya
1st Runner Up: Kavya Murthy
2nd Runner Up: Urmi Das
The event concluded with enthusiastic participation from cyclists across different categories, highlighting the growing popularity of cycling as both a sport and a fitness activity.
