Chennai
The registration fees were given to the Regional Sports Center in Kochi. Close to 100 cyclists participated in this event. A total of Rs 26,300 collected during the event was contributed towards the relief efforts. Speaking on the occasion, Susanth M P, Head - Performance Cycling, Retail and International Business said, “Understanding the need of the hour we decided to raise funds via this established platform for the victims affected by the Kerala Floods.”
Nilofer Sameer, a city based dentist said, “I ride regularly and when it’s for a cause, I just feel good that my passion to cycling can contribute in a small way”. R. Mohmamed, organizer of the event said, “We are grateful to the cycling community to come in such huge numbers to promote our cause. This is a very small way to make our contribution to the ones affected by such a huge- tragedy. We had arranged for technicians to repair cycles, back-up vehicles and ambulance for emergency. We are happy the participants loved the ride and contributed to the cause.”
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