NOIDA CYCLING CLUB’S BEAT THE HEAT CHALLENGE IS A LESSON IN COURAGE AND DETERMINATION

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NOIDA CYCLING CLUB’S BEAT THE HEAT CHALLENGE IS A LESSON IN COURAGE AND DETERMINATION

Temperatures have been soaring in May, but that hasn’t deterred the members of the Noida Cycling Club (NCC) from going on weekend rides. This Sunday was no different. The NCC riders challenged themselves to an adrenalin-pumping ‘Beat the Heat’ ride from Noida’s Great India Place to the Buddh International Circuit and back, covering a distance of 85 km. 

The numbers were few, but the willingness to fulfill the challenge was tremendous. Unperturbed by the vast distance and scorching heat, the participants assembled at the designated starting point at 5.30 am. More cyclists joined them at Noida’s Mahamaya Flyover and the Advant Navis Business Park, a key office hub located on the Noida Expressway.

The NCC crew and admins provided full support to the riders, issuing an advisory and making all the necessary safeguards for their safety and comfort. They ensured that the cyclists drank plenty of fluids throughout the ride. To minimise sunburn, it was proposed that all body portions be covered. The riders trailed them like a train to its engine.

The bandwagon finally arrived at the F1 Buddh International Circuit. The roads were spacious and the area quiet; the muffled sounds of cars and motorcycles could be heard from a distance. The cyclists enjoyed their ride in the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

They prepped themselves to ensure that the last leg of the journey was completed before sun rise, which would make the ride tougher and slower.  As they started back, the sun rose. Yet, the riders pedalled on. The NCC crew created several videos to boost their spirits and keep their zeal alive.

The cyclists made a pitstop for breakfast at Noida’s popular eating joint, Chacha Chaudhary Poha Centre, in Sector 137 in record time. The cool shikanji and the nutritious poha was the ideal rejuvenation. 

The ride ended once the cyclists reached the Great India Place. A few of them chose to continue 20 km ahead to achieve the 100 km milestone. Their fellow riders cheered them on and wished them luck for the journey ahead. 

The amateurs also shared their experience of riding in a group and asked the NCC team to organise similar record-breaking rides in the future.

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REVIEW
  • 5 star review  NCC - the name is synonymous with zeal and passion of the ever growing cycling community in Noida. This platform not only helps the regular riders but also aims in strengthening the amateur riders like me. It's a delight to be a part of weekend rides, which include riders from all ages. While someone has rightly mentioned: 'Four wheels move the body, two-wheels ride the soul' I would like to add to this by saying, " Riding two-wheels with engine is easy.The real power comes when you paddle and become its engine." That's what cycling does to you. Noida Cycling Club is not just a community to increase number of riders, it ensure the safety, comfort and building confidence in all its members to have a prodigious riding experience. Well done to the ride coordinators, who act as the back bone of this Club.

    Priyanka Kumar Avatar Priyanka Kumar
    January 24, 2018

    5 star review  NCC is professionally run by very very passionate members on a more than voluntary basis. Enjoy being a part of the club which enjoyes the presence of Randoneurs and Super- Randoneurs..

    Sachin Deshpande Avatar Sachin Deshpande
    July 27, 2017

    5 star review  Hey . Great Cycling Club. Looking forward to Cycling Shop by Aman Puri . Cheers

    Miniondeep Singh Avatar Miniondeep Singh
    July 22, 2017
  • 5 star review  Awesome people . They organise various rides, and keep mixing and matching to get just the right combination always .

    Gupta Abhishek Avatar Gupta Abhishek
    June 25, 2017

    5 star review  Great Job Guys . Abhishek told me you fellas do a neat job. Cheers .

    Rishabh Mishra Avatar Rishabh Mishra
    June 11, 2017

    4 star review  Aman Puri , the Chief Cycling Officer runs a great YouTube page and INCUBATES certain riders to take over the mantle from him while he develops his branded/customised biking store in Noida . There are certain issues within NCC members w.r.t leadership roles but that merely causes a rating of 4/5 nothing else. Their WhatsApp group is very strict too, think a hundred times before clicking on the link to add yourself. Thanks . Hope this helped .

    Manny Singh Khalsa Avatar Manny Singh Khalsa
    May 28, 2017
  • 5 star review  Three Saturdays' rides have been wonderful for the beginner like me. Nice group n club.

    Bharat Thakur Avatar Bharat Thakur
    May 27, 2017

    5 star review  Great gang! I started biking with the team on 13th May. Had a small injury, I felt really cared by the way team treated me. Will soon join the gang for a ride

    Amitav Ash Avatar Amitav Ash
    May 26, 2017

    5 star review  One of the largest and the most caring of cycling clubs with support of the senior riders to the newbies...

    Biplav Chatterjee Avatar Biplav Chatterjee
    May 25, 2017