The HCL Cyclothon will host its first-ever Bengaluru edition on February 8, 2025, bringing one of India’s largest road cycling events to the city’s NICE Road corridor. Organised by the HCL Group in partnership with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), the event features a prize purse of ₹30 lakh and is designed to promote competitive cycling, community participation and active living. The Cyclothon has previously seen strong participation in Noida, Chennai and Hyderabad, drawing more than 15,000 cyclists from 25 states. Its Bengaluru debut aims to build on this success with world-class race certification, safety protocols and technical oversight provided by CFI. Participants can register in three categories: Professionals, Amateurs and the Green Ride. 1. Professionals: Open exclusively to CFI-licensed cyclists aged 18–35, featuring a 50 km road race and prize money for the top finishers and teams. 2. Amateurs: Includes a 50 km road race and a 32 km MTB race, with awards across age groups 18–30, 30–40, 40–50 and 50+. 3. Green Ride: A 16 km non-competitive ride for participants aged 16 …