(DP)
The ONGC and PCRA Dehradun organised Saksham Cyclothon from ONGC Kendriya Vidyalay Sports Ground here on Sunday. The Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’ along with the Indian Military Academy (IMA) deputy commandant Major General GS Rawat flagged off the cyclists in the presence of ONGC corporate communications head and executive director Preeta Pant Vyas.
According to the event organisers, the chilling winter winds at 6:30 AM on a cold January Sunday could not deter the enthusiasm of more than 1,000 cyclist including 50 IMA cadets, members of ONGC Cycling Association, Maitri Group, students from various schools and families of ONGCians.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Dehradun mayor appreciated the joint effort of ONGC and PCRA for organising the Saksham Cyclothon with a large number of participants. Further, he motivated all the participants to cycle more to keep oneself fit and at the same time conserve environment and fuel. He said that today the cycle is also a symbol of status and health whereas once it was the poor man’s need.
