From promoting eco-friendly transportation to spreading awareness about fitness, Kolkata Cyclothon 2025 is all set to make the city come alive with the spirit of cycling. Just like the world’s leading nations, India too is pushing towards green mobility, encouraging people to use bicycles and public transport instead of private vehicles.
দূষণমুক্ত শহর গড়তে কলকাতায় ‘সাইক্লোথনে’র নতুন গল্প, সঙ্গে হাজার-হাজার টাকা পুরস্কার
Organized by the Loha Foundation, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Fit India Movement, and sponsored by Coal India, this one-day cycling festival will take place on Sunday, November 9, starting at 3:45 a.m.. More than 3,000 participants—including cycling enthusiasts, families, students, professionals, and senior citizens—are expected to take part.
With the motto “Ride for Change, Ride for Kolkata,” the event aims not only to host a race but also to inspire citizens towards fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and environmentally friendly transportation. Cyclists will ride past some of Kolkata’s most iconic landmarks, transforming the city into a vibrant cycling carnival for a day.
There will be three main competitive ride categories—70 km, 50 km, and 25 km—along with two fun categories: a 10 km Fun Ride and a 5 km Fun Run (for non-cyclists). The total prize money announced amounts to ₹5.5 lakhs.
Prize Details:
70 km event: Winner ₹30,000 | Runner-up ₹20,000 | 2nd Runner-up ₹15,000
50 km event: Winner ₹20,000 | Runner-up ₹15,000 | 2nd Runner-up ₹10,000
25 km event: Winner ₹15,000 | Runner-up ₹10,000 | 2nd Runner-up ₹5,000
Cash prizes for the fun categories are also being considered. Additionally, participants will have a chance to win special hampers through a lucky draw.
For safety, helmets, lights, and reflectors will be mandatory. Along the route, there will be medical and technical support teams, hydration stations, and post-ride refreshments.
To ensure smooth traffic management and participant safety, both Kolkata and Bidhannagar Police will provide full support. DCP Kuldeep Sonewane stated, “We’ll ensure complete assistance to maintain traffic management and participant safety.”
The prestigious event’s Race Director will be IPS Officer Krishna Prakash from the Maharashtra Police—India’s first uniformed officer to complete the Ironman Triathlon. He remarked, “Cycling is a part of our lives—we learn to ride soon after we learn to walk. As Sachin Tendulkar once said, India is a sports-loving country, not yet a sports-playing one. That’s the mindset we want to change.”
Amar Jyoti, Regional Director of SAI, added, “A healthy person builds a healthy society. Kolkata Cyclothon carries that message forward. Let’s ride for fitness, for fun, and for our city.”