The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mangaluru, under the Union Ministry of Sports, and Mangalore Bicycle Club (MACC) jointly organised ‘FitIndia’ ride to mark one year of FitIndia campaign here during the weekend.
Flagging off the ride from Mangaluru City Corporation early in the morning, Kendra convener Raghuveer Sooterpet said the campaign was able to create awareness about being fit. Cycling, he said, one of the prominent modes of being fit. About 25 riders participated in the group ride till Tannirbhavi creating awareness. Older riders Panambur Abdul Mohammed and Joesph Periera inspired many. MACC’s convener Anil Shet and others were present.
Cycles for Change
Meanwhile, the three cycling clubs in the city, MACC, Mangalore Bicycle Club and We Are Cycling (WERC), joined hands with Mangaluru Smart City Ltd., in organising an awareness ride for kids and families to promote cycling in the…