Cycling Yogis is an initiative comprising of people from various walks of life with a common passion for cycling and respect towards heritage. Since our inception in the year 2012, we have been organising Heritage rides, publishing books on the city of Madras, and curate Vintage Bicycles Exhibition.
To commemorate the 75th Republic Day, the 12th edition Republic Day Heritage Ride was held between the 19th, 20th & 21st January 2024 at Kanniyakumari. Regarded as the Land's End, and one of the favourite tourist destinations in India, 45 Cyclists rode to both built and natural heritage locations in Kanniyakumari District. The three day ride was Flagged Off by Thiru. Mahesh Kumar, DSP Kanniyakumari from Hotel Tamilnadu. The ride was supported by TTDC, Tamilnadu Tourism, Probikers, Albert Co, Annai Velankanni Multi Speciality Hospital, Pedals Cycle Club - Kanniyakumari
The Ponniyin Selvan Trail Ride focused on cities and towns associated with Kalki's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan' in Sri Lanka. The ride started at Anuradhapura and covered Sigriya, Dumbula, Giritale and Polanarwa.The four days ride came to a conclusion at the Shiva Temple built by King Raja Raja Chola in Polanarwa
Twenty five riders rode across both off-road and tarmac roads covering the scenic beauty of central parts of Sri Lanka. The ride also covered visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this region. Thanks to the support from Cycle Tour Sri Lanka, ANTAL and Probikers OMR
Cycling Yogis was awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to Promotion of Tourism Award" by Department of Tourism, Govt of Tamilnadu on 27th September at the Tamilnadu Tourism Award event held in Kalaivanar Arangam. The award was presented by Honorable Tourism Minister Dr. Mathiventhan in the presence of Dr. Chandramohan B, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowments and Thiru. Sandeep Nanduri IAS Director of Tourism and MD TTDC. Indeed a red letter day to us at Cycling Yogis. And heartfelt thanks for such wonderful recognition by Tamilnadu Tourism.
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