Hyderabad: The first edition of the highly anticipated HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad concluded today with over 1,500 cyclists, including 1,266 men and 224 women, taking part in the event. Riders pedaled along the scenic service road parallel to the Outer Ring Road, covering a picturesque 23-km route from Kokapet Junction to Kollur Junction.
Organized in collaboration with the Telangana Government and under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), the event saw active participation from prominent dignitaries. Key representatives from HCL Group, including Sundar Mahalingam, President – Strategy, HCL Group; Rajat Chandolia, Associate Vice President and Head of Brand Strategy, HCL Group; Pawan Vadapalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Digital Business, HCLTech; Shiva Prasad, AVP, HCLTech; Nirmala Datla, Executive Vice President, HCLTech; and VN Singh, Director, CFI, graced the occasion.
The male winners of the Professional 52 KM Road Race are Dinesh Kumar (Winner), Sahil Kumar (Runner Up), and Harshvir Singh (1st Runner Up).
The event featured a prize pool of ₹33.6 lakhs, the largest for a Cyclothon in India, awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the Professional and Amateur categories. The competition included a range of categories to cater to cyclists of all skill levels, including Professional Road Race (52 km), Amateur Road Race (52 km), Amateur MTB Road Race (23 km), Amateur Road Race (23 km), and the Green Ride (10 km).
The female winners of the Amateur 52 KM Road Race are Arpita Ketan Pandya (Winner), Jinat Sayyad (Runner Up), and Anamika Verma (1st Runner Up).
Sundar Mahalingam, who also participated in the Amateur MTB Road Race (23 km) category, commented, “Cycling is a powerful way to unlock human potential and promote urban sustainability. The enthusiastic response to the HCL Cyclothon, across Hyderabad and in previous editions in Noida and Chennai, is truly inspiring. We are grateful to the corporates and participants who joined us in championing fitness and community spirit. HCL Cyclothon aims to provide a platform for professional cyclists to showcase their talent while encouraging the next generation to embrace cycling as a fitness sport.”
The event also saw active participation from local cycling groups, including Hyderabad Cycling Revolution and Hyderabad Cyclists Group.
Winner Details:
Professional 52 KM Road Race
- Male Winner: Dinesh Kumar
- Female Winner: Muskan
Amateur 52 KM Road Race
- Male Winner: Nihal Nadaf
- Female Winner: Arpita Ketan Pandya
Amateur 23 KM Road Race
- Male Winner: Harsh Pawar
- Female Winner: Barnali Mehta
Amateur 23 KM MTB Race
- Male Winner: Anvesh Pareek
- Female Winner: Sandhya Mourya
About HCL
Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL Group is a pioneer in modern computing. The company introduced the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978, ahead of its global peers. Today, HCL Group operates in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and talent management, with three major companies: HCL Infosystems, HCLTech, and HCL Healthcare.
