DO NOT REGISTER unless you’ve completed a Super Randonneur, attempted PBP/LEL, Ironman Triathlon K2K or conquered the legendary Khandala Ghat!

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GRATITUDE

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In 2024, civilian cyclists were afraid to ride on the Yamuna Expressway, considering it dangerous. We were thinking of canceling the event. Just three days before the event, Hon. Lt Gen Anil Puri invited me for dinner. On the way to the restaurant, I explained the situation to him. Before the food arrived, he created a WhatsApp group and personally called a few cyclists, urging them, “I am leading the Delhi to Agra Double Century Ride via Yamuna Expressway. Please join me.”

This ride continues today because of his support. We are deeply grateful to you, Hon General Puri Sir. If you get opportunity to ride with us, say thank you to General Puri sir!

We are also grateful to the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, State Police of Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Expressway Authority and JayPee Group for their support!

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INTRODUCTION 

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We invite the top 30 cyclists of India for a once-in-a-lifetime ride from Delhi to Agra along the Yamuna Expressway — the same road where Indian Air Force jets once touched down.

In 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government kindly gave the HindAyan ( हिंदायान) Foundation special permission to cycle from Delhi to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. The Delhi Police and UP Police supported the ride with a pilot vehicle and an escort team.

On February 5, 2023, Mixed team of seven cyclists - six from Indian Army and one from Indian Navy, led by a Navy JCO, set off from the National War Memorial in New Delhi for an experimental ride to Agra. In just 7 hours and 4 minutes—including a one-hour break for breakfast and repairs—they covered an impressive 225.44 km. The road was smooth, flat, and straight, with cycling speeds reaching up to 67 km/h.

The trial was a success.

From the following year, senior armed forces officers began leading the ride.In 2024, it was led by Hon Lt Gen Anil Puri, then Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs. In 2025, Hon Brigadier Rajeev Kaul led the ride, followed by Hon Maj Gen Jayachandaran in 2026.

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EVENT INFORMATION

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Event Name: Delhi-Agra Cycle Exp via Yamuna e-way

Date: January 31, 2027, Sunday.

Reporting Time: 5.00 am

Start Time: 5.30 am.

Starting Point: Firefox Rajesh Cycles, Shop No. 2, Wave Silver Tower, near Bikanerwala, Sector 18, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Distance: 229 km – Joy Ride (group ride, non-competitive).

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

Last year, the police pilot van locked the speed at 29 kmph and cyclists were following it. (At some times, speed was 35 to 40 kmph). This is a group ride. If anyone fails to match the speed, will be asked to load the cycle in the support van.

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

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REGISTRATION 

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If you have attempted or successfully completed any of the following:

1. London–Edinburgh–London

2. Paris–Brest–Paris

3. Ironman Triathlon

4. Kashmir to Kanyakumari

5.Conquered the legendary Khandala Ghat then only register!

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CHARACTER CERTIFICATE

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The Yamuna Expressway is an access-controlled highway where cycling is normally prohibited. HindAyan has received special permission to organise this ride. After registration, each participant must submit a Character Certificate from a public representative or a government servant (such as a police officer, teacher, or doctor), certifying that the participant is a law-abiding citizen who follows rules and regulations.

The certificate should also recommend the participant for the HindAyan Delhi to Agra Double Century Ride via Yamuna Expressway.

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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 from start to end. The Police Pilot will be always at front and support at the end. If you have any medical issue, pull out your cycle and wait at the side of the road for the support up van.

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EXHIBITION & KIT COLLECTION

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It will be informed soon.

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EVENT HASHTAG

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 #HindAyan #हिंदायान #HindAyanCyclothon

#DelhitoAgra #ThanetoMumbai #Bike&HikeToSinhagad #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!

Important Instructions for Cyclists

1. Reporting Time: 5:00 AM

2. Starting Time: 5:30 AM

3. Start Point: Rajesh Cycles

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4. End Point: Assembly point on the riverside behind the Taj Mahal. As a courtesy from the Uttar Pradesh State Government, the Agra District authorities have offered to facilitate a visit to the Taj Mahal. The closing time is 4:45 PM.

Cycling Gear and Safety

5. Safety Equipment: Helmets and front and rear lights are mandatory.

6. Fog: If visibility is poor due to fog, move away from the carriageway to a safe location and wait until visibility improves.

7. Clothing: Wear appropriate cycling clothing according to the weather conditions.

8. Lights: Keep your rear light switched on throughout the ride.

9. Accessories and Spares: Carry all essential cycling accessories, tools and spare parts.

10. Make Your Bike “Yamuna Expressway Worthy”: Ensure your bicycle is in excellent mechanical condition before the ride. As stopping on the expressway is not permitted for safety reasons, any bicycle requiring minor repairs must be loaded into a backup van and taken to the next Food Court. Carry out repairs in a safe area before rejoining the group.

11. Group Discipline: All cyclists must ride together and follow the instructions of the police escort and ride coordinators.

Administrative Support and Stops

1. Breakfast: Left-hand-side (LHS) facility at the 35 km mark on the Yamuna Expressway.

2. Lunch: Self-service café at the 150 km mark, after the toll plaza.

3. Group Photograph: Approximately 25 km after lunch, there is an iconic signboard featuring the Taj Mahal. We take our annual group photograph here.

4. Police Group Photographs: At the end of certain district jurisdictions, police escort teams may occasionally request group photographs for official records. Please cooperate with them.

Speed and Police Escort

Last year, the police pilot vehicle maintained a speed of approximately 29 km/h, with cyclists following at a safe distance. However, during some afternoon stretches, the speed reached approximately 35 km/h.

Cyclists must maintain a safe distance from the police vehicle, remain alert and follow the instructions of the police escort. Do not attempt to keep up at the expense of your safety.

Return Journey

Last year, most cyclists returned home in their personal vehicles. One group hired a vehicle to transport their bicycles back home.

Please plan your return journey and bicycle transportation arrangements in advance.

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

India has not won a single Olympic medal in cycling. The last Indian cyclists to compete in the Olympics were 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 cyclothon. 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.

About the Organiser:

VISHNUDAS CHAPKE, also known as 'Vishnu da Gama'

He is the first Indian to have circumnavigated the globe overland, traversing 36 countries across five continents to raise awareness about climate change. He has had the honour of planting trees alongside the President of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), as well as several environment ministers around the world. (You may Google Vishnudas Chapke or Vishnu da Gama.)

He received appreciation from the then-President of the Republic of Chile, Hon. Ms Michelle Bachelet, for his service during the forest-fire emergency in Chile in January 2017.

He is a Special Invitee Member of the Fit India Cycling Advisory Committee (FI-CAC), constituted under the chairmanship of the Hon. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Here are the reasons why we started HindAyan

After the trip of Solo Circumnavigation of Globe, Vishnudas received several lucrative job offers from multinational companies in India, Mexico, and the USA—a dream for millions. Instead, he chose to create a sporting legacy in India and continue his work in the field of climate change. He started the HindAyan Cycle Expedition in 2019 to promote cycling as a form of green transport.

1. To help India win an Olympic medal in cycling

Despite the Olympic Games featuring 22 cycling events, offering 66 medals, India is yet to secure a medal in cycling. Moreover, no Indian cyclist has competed in the Olympics since 1964. We perceive this as a challenge and aspire to play an instrumental role in helping India send a competitive cycling team to the Olympics.

2. To create a platform for cross-country cycling

At present, adventure cyclists from the armed forces and state police travel to the USA, UK, and France to participate in cycle races, as there is no comparable platform available to them in India. We aim to create such a platform in India that also attracts foreign cyclists.

3. To develop a cycling culture in India

There is an urgent need to develop a cycling culture in India and build the necessary infrastructure to support it. This will help reduce carbon emissions substantially, benefiting both citizens and the environment.