Hindayan Thane to Mumbai Cycle Expedition

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INTRODUCTION

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HindAyan: Ride on for Health, Honour, and Heritage!

India has not won a single Olympic medal in cycling. The last Indian cyclist to qualify for the Olympics was in 1964. This painful gap is not just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call. HindAyan was born from a dream: to build a cycling movement that nurtures national talent, promotes a culture of fitness and sustainability, and celebrates the unity and heritage of our great country.

We began this initiative in 2019, but the global pandemic brought it to a sudden halt. Undeterred, we resumed in February 2023 with a pilot edition, where teams from the Indian Army and Navy joined hands—and pedals—with us. Since then, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has been supporting this bold experiment.

HindAyan is more than a race. It’s a symbol of resilience. For over four years, without corporate sponsorship, it has moved forward fuelled only by the dedication of volunteers and the goodwill of friends from the armed forces, civil services, and police. Together, we are not just creating an event—we are building a national legacy on two wheels.

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EVENT INFORMATION

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HindAyan invites you to Thane to Mumbai Cycle Expedition as part of 'Sunday on Cycle Mission' of Fit India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

Event Name: Thane to Mumbai Cycle Expedition.

Date: February 8, 2026, Sunday.

Start Time: 6.00 am.

Starting Point: Thane Municipal Corporation Bhavan, Mahapalika Bhavan Road, Banacha Pada, Panch Pakhdi, Thane.

Distance: 35 KM – Joy Ride (group ride, non-competitive).

Difficulty Level: Moderate – open to 18 years and above age groups.

Sub Rie No.1

Bandra to NCPA Mumbai Cycle Expedition

Start Time: 7.00 am. (Subject to traffic).

Starting Point: Family Court Junction, Bandra.

Sub Ride No.2

Marine Drive to NCPA Joy Ride

Start Time: 8.15 am. (Subject to traffic)

Starting point: Wilson College, Chowpatty Seaface, Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007.

FOR SPONSORSHIP & GROUP REGISTRATION PLEASE WRITE TO US AT HINDAYAN2020@GMAIL.COM

(Group: 10 cyclists are above)

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REGISTRATION

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Registration Link:

Registration closing date: January 8, 2026, or till reach capacity limit whichever is earlier.

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MINIMUM AGE & DISTANCE

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Minimum age for participants is 18 years.

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MEDICAL & POLICE SUPPORT

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There would be police pilot and ambulance support for the ride. The Police Pilot will be always at front and ambulance at the end. If you have any medical issue, pull out your cycle and wait at the side of the road for the ambulance or back up van.

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EXHIBITION & KIT COLLECTION

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The exhibition and kit collection will start on February 6th & 7th, 2026

Venue: will be informed soon.

Friday: 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm

Saturday: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

We have a plan to organise BOOK EXHIBITION and FOOD FESTIVAL at finishing line. This is subject to service providers' availability. If any one is interested may write at HINDAYAN2020@GMAIL.COM .

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EVENT HASHTAG

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#HindAyan #हिंदायान #HindAyanCycleExpedition #HindAyan2025 #RideForIndia #IndianCyclists #CycleExpedition #EnduranceCycling #BikeAdventure #SustainableTransport #RideForChange #CycleForClimate #GreenIndiaMission #RideForHealth #CyclingForCause #PedalForPlanet #CycleParadeOnKartavyaPath #JoyRideInJaipur #AhmedabadtoBarodaCenturyRide #DelhitoAgra #ThanetoMumbai #Bike&HikeToSinhagad #MumbaitoPune #VishnudasChapke #HealthHonourHeritage 

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DELIVERABLES

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Jersey

Enroute Hydration

Energy Drink

Medical Support

Finishers Medal

Post Ride Refreshments.

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THINGS TO CARRY

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Bicycle (geared or non-geared)

Helmet (mandatory)

Water bottle

Enthusiasm and a big smile!

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CANCELLATION

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Cancellation / Transfer of Ticket / Refund / Adjustment to future events is not possible at all. Any requests received will not be eligible for a refund, under any circumstances.

Also, in case of occurrence of any unforeseeable circumstances / events / situations (even force majeure) due to any x-factor leading up to event cancellation, the event fees paid wouldn't be refunded under any circumstances.

ONLY APPLICABLE IN CASE OF NATURAL DISASTER or ANY OTHER EXTERNAL DISTURBANCE LEADING TO FORCE MAJEURE - There will be no future adjustment / carry forward of the fees towards any other event in any case, and the race format will be changed into a Virtual Ride / Race for everyone. The physical takeaways like jersey, finisher medal (based on finish status) & other items (if any) shall be sent via courier 50 days after the virtual event.

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4th Edition HINDAYAN 2025/26 TIMETABLE

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Sunday, November 30, 2025: Joy Ride in New Delhi

Sunday, December 7, 2025: Joy Ride in Jaipur

Sunday, December 21, 2025: Ahmedabad to Vadodara Century Ride

Sunday, January 25, 2026: Delhi to Agra via Yamuna Expressway

Sunday, February 8, 2026: Thane to Mumbai Intercity Ride

Thursday, February 19, 2026: Shiv Jayanti Shaniwarwada to Sinhagad Bike & Hike

Sunday, March 15, 2026: Mumbai to Pune Intercity Ride

Saturday, February 28, 2026: 100 KM 1st Stage Race in Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Sunday, March 1, 2026: 100 KM 2nd Stage Race in Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

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RULES & REGULATIONS

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I/we have read and understood the information regarding this event and acknowledged that we will participate in this event at my own risk.

I / We are aware that participation for HindAyan Cycle Ride / Race (collectively called hereinafter as "the event") requires optimum conditioning of the body as well as mind and structured training. I/We have been examined by a doctor who has verified that I/We are physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this event.

I/We understood that participating in this event may involve cycling and walking on the road with moving vehicles traffic. The hazards may include but are not limited to; challenging terrain, motor vehicle traffic, slippery surfaces, weather conditions, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, actions of spectators, other colleagues, general public and the event organizers personnel.

I/We also agree to comply with the rules and directions of event officials and their personnel.

I/We hereby allow the use of our names and images to be used in the media, advertisement for advertising and marketing purposes.

I/We hereby agree that in the case of event cancellation due to weather conditions as may be determined by event officials, we shall not hold any persons,corporations, associations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and their servants, agents, representatives, officers and employees responsible for such cancellation. I/We hereby acknowledge this waiver, release and indemnity discharge in respect of all persons, corporations, associations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and their servants, agents, representatives, officers and employees. This includes but is not limited to the various committees, members, and employees of all independent contracted suppliers to the event, local councils, cities, districts, states, national authorities and their respective officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, representatives, agents, volunteers, event organizers and sponsors whether or not the loss, injury or damage attributed to the act or neglect of any or more of them.

The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to the event to anyone with in-appropriate equipment or official jersey. The organiser reserves the right to shorten or alter the published route at any time.

Accidents: I/We will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by me. This includes, but is not exclusive to, fees from Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service. If the situation so arises where I am not capable of making the decision to call the emergency services, I/We agree that a member of our Team or a member of the public may call on my behalf. In this situation, I/We still accept the costs and consequences of such actions. I/We accept full responsibility for any fees or costs incurred or arising from the need for repatriation.

Insurance: I/We promise that, I/We have bought insurance which covers sports activity, cancellation, travel, health, accident, personal possession, travel documents, repatriation and other coverage. The organiser will not be responsible and liable for any action in this regard.

I/We also acknowledge that my contact details will be added to the HindAyan events database and I/We may receive emails directly from HindAyan the same can be un-subscribe from this database at any time. I/We also acknowledge that HindAyan may distribute the contact details available on the HindAyan database.

Medical Risks: The HindAyan is a physically challenging event and participation in it as a CYCLIST or VOLUNTEER presents medical risks, many of which can be extremely serious or can be fatal on certain occasions, though rare. Participation in this event is at the cyclist / volunteer’s own risk, cost and consequence.

I/We have understood the consequence of a long hours of cycling and have fully disclosed all the medical conditions (physical, psychological and emotional) as per the medical form herein above which is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and hereby confirm ability and consent to cycle on own consent and being fully responsible for any medical condition in the course of cycling.

Participants (cyclist/volunteer) must understand their own limitations. This is one event where it is better to follow the dictates of your body - not your ambitions! Adequate physical and mental conditioning prior to the participation is mandatory. If you have not been able to prepare properly, avoid attempting to participate! Participants should appreciate the risks associated with participation in this event.

Actions may have to be taken on your behalf under extreme time constraints and adverse circumstances. We will make reasonable efforts to give assistance whenever possible. Ultimately and primarily you are in charge, and you are likely to be solely responsible for creating your own crisis that we must then respond to. Be careful, be responsible, and do not exceed your own abilities and limitations.

Some of the main risks of cycling, but certainly not all of them, are listed. These should be understood and remembered by all cyclists and volunteers, at all times from the time of applying for HindAyan till completion of the event. Please note that death can result from several of the risk conditions discussed below or from other aspects of participation in the HindAyan.

Use of Drugs: No drugs of any kind should be taken before, during or immediately after cycling! Many drugs can increase the risk of heat stroke. A partial list of problem drugs includes amphetamines, tranquilizers, and diuretics.

InjuriesfromFalling: Falling or accident is an ever-present danger during the cycling on the road, with potentially serious consequences.

Muscle Necrosis: It has been found that some degree of muscle cell death in the legs occurs from participation in the cycling. The recovery can take several months. This seems to be a bigger problem among cyclists who become dehydrated or have overexerted themselves.

Overuse Injuries: Obviously, innumerable overuse injuries can occur, especially in the knee and the ankle. Sprains and fractures can easily occur on these roads. Blisters may cause you to have a sore day or in severe circumstances may prevent you from finishing.

Common Fatigue: One of the dangers you will encounter is fatigue. Fatigue, combined with the effects of dehydration, hypothermia, hyperthermia, hypernatremia, hypoglycemia and other debilitating conditions can produce disorientation and irrationality.

If you do become injured, exhausted or ill, STAY and inform your colleague. You will be found there either by another colleague cyclist, or ambulance or the volunteer onboard backup van that monitors the progress of cycling during the event. If you feel dizzy, disoriented or confused, do not risk falling. Leave the main road, inform your colleague / buddy, sit or lie down away from the traffic road and wait for the back up van.

The cycling route is subject to change, with or without prior notice, due to various unforeseen circumstances such as VIP movement, security protocols, administrative directives, or other logistical considerations. 

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ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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After reading the aforesaid information and in addition to the same, We hereby declare, confirm and agree as follows that I/We my ward:-

(a) Have fully understood the risk and responsibility of participating in the HindAyan Cycle Ride / Race or any event outlined in this application and will be participating entirely at my/his/her risk and responsibility;

(b) Have given true and complete information in this application form and me/my ward is/am solely responsible for the accuracy of this information;

(c) Understand the risk of participating on a course with vehicular traffic, even if the course may be regulated/ policed;

(d) Understand that I/ my ward must be of, and must train to, an appropriate level of fitness to participate in such a physically demanding event and I/ my ward have obtained a medical clearance from a registered medical practitioner, allowing me to participate in the event/s;

(e) For myself/ ourselves and our legal representatives, waive all claims of whatsoever nature against any and all Sponsors of the event, India, all political/social/civic entities, authorities and officials, all contractors and construction firms working on or near the course, all HindAyan Committee/ Organizing persons/ officials and volunteers and all other persons and entities associated with the event and the directors, employees, agents and representatives of all or any of the aforementioned including, but not limited to, any claims that might result from me/my ward participating in the event and whether on account of illness, injury, death or otherwise;

(f) Agree that if I am/my ward is injured or taken ill or otherwise suffer/s any detriment whatsoever, I hereby irrevocably authorize the event officials and organizers to, at my/our risk and cost, transport me/my ward to a medical facility and/or to administer emergency medical treatment and I/my ward waive/s all claims that might result from such transport and/or treatment or delay or deficiency therein. I shall pay or reimburse to you my/my ward's medical and emergency expenses and I/my ward hereby authorize/s you to incur the same;

(g) Shall provide to cycling officials such medical data relating to me/my ward as they may request. I agree that nothing herein shall oblige the event officials or organizers or any other person to incur any expense or to provide any transport or treatment;

(h) In case of any illness or injury caused to me or my ward or death suffered by me or my ward due to any medical reasons or medical condition during the expedition or at any time thereafter as a result of the event, regardless of whether such medical reasons or condition pre-existing and known by me and further, regardless of whether I/my ward may have disclosed, at any point in time, the existence of such reason or condition to any person or otherwise, none of the sponsors of the event or any political entity or authorities and officials or any contractor or construction firms working on or near the course, or any of the HindAyan Committee/ Organizing member, officials or volunteers or any persons or entities associated with the event or the directors, employees, agents or representatives of all or any of the aforementioned shall be held liable by me/my ward or my/my ward's representatives.

(j) In case of any illness or injury caused to me or my ward or death suffered by me or my ward due to any force majeure event including but not limited to fire, riots or other civil disturbances, earthquakes, storms, typhoons or any terrorist act, none of the sponsors of the event or any political entity or authorities and officials or any contractor or construction firms working on or near the course, or any of the HindAyan Committee/Organizing persons, officials or volunteers or any persons or entities associated with the event or the directors, employees, agents or representatives of all or any of the aforementioned shall be held liable by me/my ward or my/my ward's representatives;

(k) Understand, agree and irrevocably permit HindAyan Committee/Organizing persons to share the information given by me/my ward in this application, with all/any entities associated with the HindAyan, at its own discretion;

(l) Understand, agree and irrevocably permit HindAyan Committee/Organizing persons to use my/my ward's photograph which may be photographed during expedition and/or during the Expo, for the purpose of promoting permit HindAyan Committee/Organizing persons, at its own discretion;

(m) Shall not hold the organizers and all/ any of the event sponsors responsible for loss of my/his/her application form and/or application fee in transit;

(n) Do hereby agree to receive information and offers of various brands/ products/ services as may be sent to me/my ward by the event promoters (or a person duly authorized by the promoters) on the email address given by me/my ward in this application form;

(i) I or my representative will not make any claim against HindAyan or against any .. in respect of any loss or injury to property or person including injury resulting in death which the said ... may suffer while the said is participating in HindAyan or as a consequence of that end I understand and agree that no compensation will be paid by the Hindayan, organiser or sponsors / Govt employee in respect of any such loss or injury and further agree so as to bind myself, my heir(s) loss or injury and administrator (s) to indemnity you and any organiser or sponsors / Govt employee against any claim which may be made by any third party against you or the any of them arising out of any act of default.

(ii) Acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability (AWRL) form furnished by me may be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers, in which I/ my ward participate/s and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at the said events. I/my ward understand that this AWRL may be construed to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I/my ward hereby certify that I/my ward have read this document; and, I/my ward understand its content. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my/my ward’s heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

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