New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Dharmendra flagged-off a Cyclothon under the theme of “Freedom 2 cycle and walk “from Khan Market on Sunday.

NDMC dedicated this cyclothon to commemorate the 75th year of Independence celebrations, which was participated by hundreds of cyclists. While addressing the Cycle Riders, NDMC- Chairman, Dharmendra said that this Cyclothon under the “Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” is a celebration of freedom from lifestyle related disease and to create awareness about the fitness of body and mind through the Cycle riding.

The cycle riders cover the eight kilometer cycle track corridor. The route of the Cyclothon covered the Khan Market, Amrita Shergill Marg, Lodhi Garden, Max Muller Marg, Subramanniam Bharti Marg and culminated again at Khan Market in New Delhi.

He further underlined the importance of cycle riding and said that it is a most important activity for not only our fitness, healthy body and nourishment for mind but also healthy journey for the environment of our city by reducing pollution and making it eco- friendly for better living.

The Chairman-NDMC further said that NDMC has initiated a move towards “ Cycle4Change “ by a dedicated cycle corridor of six km for unique cycle experience with safety and convenience of cyclists which is from Bikaner House to Jor Bagh Metro Station in New Delhi.

He added that NDMC is implementing another dedicated cycle track from New Moti Bagh to North and South Block and Nirmaan Bhawan which is about 11 km long.