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PAU Velodrome in Ludhiana Crumbles, Cyclists Worried

The once-prestigious PAU cycling velodrome in Ludhiana, built in 1989, is now in severe disrepair. Cracked tracks, poor lighting, and lack of funding threaten its legacy and rider safety. Read more.

Mysuru Velodrome Project Stalled for 2 Years

Mysuru's proposed cycling velodrome, announced in 2023-24 budget at Rs 10 crore, faces indefinite delay due to land identification problems. Read about the impact on athletes.

India to Host First UCI 2.2 Road Race in Pune

India makes cycling history with its first UCI 2.2 category Pune Grand Tour from Jan 19-23, 2026. National trials in Dec will select two Indian teams for elite international competition. #CyclingRevolution

Tour de Thar cycling event concludes successfully

Vedanta and Cycling Federation of India successfully conclude Tour de Thar 2024, celebrating endurance with 150+ cyclists across 3 days in Rajasthan desert. Read more about this spectacular event!

Kolkata Cyclothon 2025: 4000 Riders Make History

Kolkata Cyclothon 2025 becomes Eastern India's largest cycling event with record 4000 participants. Discover how this Fit India initiative is transforming urban fitness culture.

BJP MLA cycles to polling station in Gaya

BJP candidate Prem Kumar cycled 200m to vote in Gaya, emphasizing pollution reduction. The sitting MLA faces 21 rivals in the election. Read more about this symbolic gesture.

Olympic cycling legend Charles Coste dies at 101

French cycling champion Charles Coste, the 1948 Olympic gold medalist and world's oldest living Olympic icon, has died at 101, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in sports history.

India Cycles for Fitness & Cleaner Environment

Discover how India's 46th Fit India Sunday united thousands in cycling events nationwide, promoting fitness while championing environmental sustainability through pedal power.

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

Pune Grand Tour Cycling Championship Starts January 19

Get ready for Pune's most exciting cycling competition! The Pune Grand Tour returns on January 19 with professional and amateur categories, scenic routes, and thrilling prizes. Discover route details, registration info, and why this event is transforming

Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History

Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.

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