HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad on November 15; offers ₹33.6 lakh in prize money

Organised under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), in association with the Sports Authority of Telangana and the Telangana government, the event will bring together professional racers, amateur cyclists and recreational riders.

The event will feature four categories: the Professional Elite Road Race, Amateur Road Race, Amateur MTB Road Race and Green Ride.

The Professional Elite Road Race will cover 54.6 km in a criterium format, with ₹15 lakh in prize money. The Amateur Road Race will offer 54.6 km and 23.4 km options, while the 22.4 km Amateur MTB Road Race will cater to mountain-bike riders. The amateur road and MTB categories together account for ₹12.6 lakh and ₹6 lakh respectively.

For those seeking a less competitive experience, the Green Ride will cover 9.2 km. Open to participants using any type of bicycle, it will record individual completion times but will not feature rankings or prize money.

Registration fees are ₹1,699 for the amateur road and MTB races, and ₹699 for the Green Ride, excluding any bicycle rental charges. Professional elite participation is facilitated through the Cycling Federation of India.

The event aims to encourage cycling, fitness and wider public participation in the sport. Interested participants can check eligibility requirements, bicycle specifications and registration details on the official website: [https://hclcyclothon.com/hyderabad-edition/](https://hclcyclothon.com/hyderabad-edition/)