by Suman Gupta
Chennai, November , 2017: TI Cycles of India, one of the leading bicycle manufacturers in India, and a part of the Murugappa Group launches a massive initiative towards a healthier India. TI Cycles has been organizing “Fun Fitness Freedom” or FFF rides for several years now to promote the use of bicycles for a happier, healthier and greener environment.
India has the unfortunate status of having the 2nd largest number of Diabetics in the world after China. Diabetes currently affects more than 62 million Indians, more than 7.1% of adult population! Nearly 1 million Indians die due to diabetes every year and with current projections, this count is likely to increase from 62 million to 109 million individuals by 2035 if we don’t act NOW. This can well be attributed to a high calorie, low activity lifestyle led by a large number of Indians.
It is with this in mind that TI Cycles is organizing its next mega FFF ride across its 130+ Track & Trail stores on Sunday, 12th November 2017, just 2 days before World Diabetes Day. It is also apt that the event is scheduled 2 days before Children’s Day. So the theme of the ride is “Riding for a Healthier Future”.
The company hopes to see a turnout of more than 6,000 participants from all over the country, riding together to take a pledge for a healthier India.
To register for the FFF Ride in your city, simply log on to www.eventjini.com, search for “Track and Trail”, choose your state of participation for the “Fun Fitness Freedom” ride and register yourself.
TI Cycles operates the largest chain of bicycle stores under the brand name “Track & Trail” which retails India’s leading brands like BSA, Hercules, Mach City, Ladybird, Roadeo, Montra and a host of International brands like Ridley, Bianchi, Cannondale, GT, Schwinn, Mongoose and Dahon. The omni channel Track & Trail network actively promotes “Spreading the joy of cycling”. Besides the FFF ride, the company organizes, sponsors and participates in several other events to promote cycling.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. K R Chandrasekaran, President, TI Cycles of India said, “TI Cycles is committed to promoting a greener environment and a healthier lifestyle. Organizing more than 130 Cycle Rallies on a single day, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day, is another initiative in that direction. We would urge all the participants of these rides to commit themselves to a greener and healthier lifestyle.”
Mr. Sheriyar Unwalla, DGM Retail, TI Cycles of India said “It is good to see many adults taking to cycling for recreation, health and sport. This initiative however, aims to motivate people to choose a bicycle as a mode of transport to reduce traffic and pollution and consume less fuel, thereby reducing our carbon foot print and improving our health. The benefits of cycling for individuals and the environment we live in are immense and we hope that initiatives like this encourage people to choose a sustainable and healthy way of living.”
About TI Cycles:TI Cycles of India, one of the leading bicycle manufacturers in India, is a part of the INR 269 Billion Murugappa group. TI Cycles has been at the forefront of innovations and is a pioneer in the market of bicycles.
TI cycles is the only bicycle manufacturer with 4 brands – BSA for the comfort end of the market, Hercules for the rough and tough end of the market, Montra for the top end of the market and our latest brand – Mach City for the urban commuter. Apart from a strong 1500 dealer network, TI Cycles has curated multiple retail formats for marketing its brands of bicycles, fitness equipment and accessories to suit multiple consumer requirements. The 600+ network of exclusive retail stores include Ciclo Café, Track & Trail Sports, Track & Trail and Rural Hercules BSA stores which cut across markets to answer the varying needs of diverse consumers providing them a satisfying and value for money experience. From selling cycles, the company is shifting it’s focus to selling cycling as part of one’s lifestyle on the Faster, Fitter and Greener platform. The company organizes over 2000 activities promoting cycling every year.
About Murugappa Group:Founded in 1900, the INR 300 Billion Murugappa Group is one of India’s leading business conglomerates. The Group has 28 businesses including nine listed Companies traded in NSE & BSE. Headquartered in Chennai, the major Companies of the Group include Carborundum Universal Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd., Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd., Coromandel International Ltd., Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd., E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd., Parry Agro Industries Ltd., Shanthi Gears Ltd., Tube Investments of India Ltd., TI Financial Holdings Ltd. and Wendt (India) Ltd.
Market leaders in served segments including Abrasives, Auto Components, Transmission systems, Cycles, Sugar, Farm Inputs, Fertilisers, Plantations, Bio-products and Nutraceuticals, the Group has forged strong alliances with leading international companies such as Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Foskor, Mitsui Sumitomo, Morgan Advanced Materials, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM),Yanmar & Co. and Compagnie Des Phosphat De Gafsa (CPG). The Group has a wide geographical presence all over India and spanning 6 continents.
Renowned brands like BSA, Hercules, Montra, Mach City, Ballmaster, Ajax, Parry’s, Chola, Gromor, Shanthi Gears and Paramfos are from the Murugappa stable. The Group fosters an environment of professionalism and has a workforce of over 32,000 employees. For more details, visit www.murugappa.com.
