7th Edition of Republic Ride to be held on Jan 26 at Gachibowli Stadium

Hyderabad, January 21, 2016: 7th Edition of India’s biggest corporate cycling event “Republic Ride” to be held on January 26thGachibowli Stadium in Gachibowli. 

 

Republic Ride 2016 marks the milestone achievement of 50,000 riders riding in over 20 rides organized so far since the year 2009.  What started small with just 500 riders, it has up to 5000 riders participating in each of the rides in the past.  The rides which began in city, spread to places like Chennai, Delhi and other cities as well.  

 

The early Ride will be flagged off at 5.30am followed by which there will be flag hoisting and then another set of riders will be flagged off at6.30am. Medals will be distributed starting 9.30am. 

 

The ride will cover the distance of 100Kms and it includes a relay format as well for those who want to finish it as a team effort in multiples of 25K and 50K. The ride path starts at the Gachibowli stadium, progresses towards Shankarpally and beyond and returns to the stadium. All riders who finish their 100K as individuals or as a team will receive the medal and certificates.

 

Organized by The Atlanta Foundation, The Republic Ride will have 1500 riders. These riders include the employees of GE, Broadridge, Invesco, CDK Global, Pega, Sri Chaitanya, HSBC, DuPont, CA, Wells Fargo, Synchrony Financials, Green Park hospitality, and many more multinational companies

 

Annual rides like Republic Ride, Freedom Ride, Peace Ride, and the Unity Ride are organized by The Atlanta Foundation, a charitable organization, to raise funds to support the education of under privileged students in government schools.  These rides are most talked about rides which kick-started cycling movement not only in Hyderabad but in several cities across the country.  The entire credit of reviving Cycling in the city goes to Atlanta Foundation.  

 

 The Republic Ride – 2016 has the strong support from IT and BPO multinationals, along with the event partners Synchrony Financials, Sri Chaitanya Educational Committee, Pride Honda, Green park hospitality services, and government organizations like TSIIC, TS-ITE&C Dept., SCSC and many more.

The Atlanta Foundation’s primary mission is to support the education of the under-privileged students. The Foundation has a No-Donation Policy, and these rides help in raising support for these government school programs. The Republic Ride provides a unique cycling experience with a chance to make a positive difference to those who really need it informed Deena Harapanahalli, Founder of The Atlanta Foundation.