5 Cycling Clubs in Kochi Who Ride For More than Just Health Benefits
- 16 Jun 2016
- Fathima AbdulKader
- Features
When I am making my commute particularly early I come across bikers making their merry way on the road, sometimes all alone but mostly in groups. I see them bike along energetically wearing their neon jackets come hail or hell fire and I wonder-
What prompts these folks to get on their bikes and ride giving no heed to time or climate?
I did a little digging around and it turns out there are more than enough of these biking lovers who get up at the crack of the dawn and they all say in unison that they do it for the sheer love of the act and not just for the health/weight loss benefit although the interest may have started out that way. They take their bikes and ride on the roads less travelled and often come across some of the most scenic routes.
And here is a list of the prominent cycling clubs in the city and their favorite trails in the city:
Cochin Bikers Club
Cochin Bikers Club is a community of bikers from all over the city. These riders include daily commuters, weekend riders and leisure riders. The club is affiliated to Audax Club Parisien, France. They organize brevets in Cochin and are aiming to create a greener and a bicycling friendly environment by conducting weekly bike trips, boot camps, mountain bike competitions and coaching camps apart from various campaigns. Cochin Bikers Club was an organizer in the ‘Greenathon’ on the occasion of the World Car-Free Day, which coincided with the World Green Building Week. They also have a CBC Pink wing for women and children under CBC.
Favourite Biking Route In The City: Fort Kochi-Allepey beach roads
To know more about them, all you have to do is ring them up on 0484 402 4424.
Kochi Cycling Club
KCC is a club that organizes group rides, community rides and classes. The organization welcomes all bike lovers to join and march along with them towards a greener Kochi.
So hurry up, take out your phones and dial 9037008899 if you want to be a part of this cycling club.
Monsoon Tea Riders
The five tea riders who started this community are Arabind, Subunu, Hariprashanth, Bejoy and Ali. They call themselves ‘born wanderers’ and actually have a fitness and activity club called Born Wanderers. Monsoon tea riders are the bicycling wing of Born Wanderers. It was formed when they purchased high-end bicycles and began looking for trails. The motto of the club is ‘Get Out It’s Beautiful Out There’ and the group is planning to leave their mark through various social platforms as well.
Favourite Biking Route in the City: Willingdon Island
You can check out their website at BornWanderers.com or contact Mr. Hariprashanath MG 9895247005
Paravur Bikers’ Club
The club aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through proactive cycling and regularly pedalling for more than 20 kms. It is based in North Paravur and was started in 2015. The bikers have toured across many serene locations namely Thommankuthu, Vilangal hills, Poomala dam, Athirapally, Kuttanad, Alappuzha, Sabarimala and Vagamon.
Favourite Biking Route In The City: Fort Kochi- Allepey Route
You can call them up on 9895941757 or 9447718522 and get to know more about this community.
RSC Cycling Club
The Regional Sports Centre launched its cycling club with flying colours by conducting a rally “Clean city, Healthy city.” The event was a great success and was inaugurated by the Excise Minister of the state.
The club is part of the sports center and to take part in the upcoming campaigns organized by RSC, dial 0484 220 4068 and enquire about their new cycling club.
Words By: Lakshmi R & Fathima Abdul Kader
Images: Various sources
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