Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 4: Mangalore Bicycle club website was launched by KSPS, DCP (L&O), Shantharaju at Sahodaya Hall on Sunday July 3.
After launching the website 'www.mangalorebicycleclub.com', Shantharaju addressed the gathering and spoke about the need of taking up cycling in today's lifestyle.
Ganesh Nayak, general secretary of the club took the gathering through the website. Anand Bhandarkar of Tiger den and his team helped MbC with the development of website.
President, Dony Menezes welcomed the chief guest and the gathering of around 100 cyclists from Mangalore. Ganesh Nayak briefed the gathering on inception of the club and growth over the last five years.
Senior cyclists of the club, Ashoka Vardhana, Gopal Krishna Baliga, Dr Udupa, Dr Gopal Krishan Hebbar were honoured during the function. Cyclists Dony, Kishan, Arvind K Y and P A Mohammad were recognized for their extraordinary performances in this sport. Achievers of 100 & 200 km league were also recognized on the occasion.
Winners of MbC gang war 2016 winners - team cyclomaniacs led by Dr Pritham were rewarded with certificates and trophy. Winner of photography contest Venu Vinod was also rewarded.
Gopalakrishna Baliga and Kishan Bangera, stalwarts of the club also addressed the gathering.
Club aims to initiate more and more activities around cycling which will keep this sport active in Mangalore.