Greater Noida West Cycling Club has celebrated International Women’s Day in different style.
On 8th March, 2020 Club has started cycling ride from Kisan Chowk to D Park. Along with male cyclist, female cyclist, kids and even housewives also participated in the event. Cycle ride was of 8 kms and completed by all the participants and even kids enjoyed it. Event was wrapped up after a cake cutting ceremony in which cake was cut by women. Greater Noida West Club thanked all the female participants by gifting indoor plants.Organizer of the events.
On 03 Mar 2020, Amar Ujala reporter Naveen Kumar covered story of cycling benefits and increased use of cycle in Greater Noida West area. As interviewed many cyclists of GNWCC, most of them mentioned Fitness & Environment benefits as reason for opting cycling. GNWCC is popular club in area and working for social causes too. Also covered GNWCC celebrating #N0CarDay throughout year and many members are commuting to office by cycle for better environment and less traffic.
On Sunday 16th Feb 2020 my fellow riders and me rode to Sanjay Lake. It was my first time to this artificial lake but worth riding. you are planning for a morning outing you can visit this place along with kids and family.
Sanjay Lake is an artificial lake developed by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Trilokpuri in East Delhi, India,adjoining Mayur Vihar II residential area.The lake is Spread over an area of approximately 17 hectares (42 acres) in the middle of a 69 hectares (170 acres) forest area, also known as Sanjay Lake Park.Sanjay Lake was developed in the 1970s by DDA and opened in 1982.The lake attracts some migratory birds and has many indigenous trees.A well-laid-out fitness track is very popular with walking-enthusiasts.
The lake bound by Sanjay lake park, is surrounded by the residential colonies of Kalyanpuri and Trilokpuri on the eastern side and Mayur Vihar on the Western side. Sanjay Jheel is a huge rainwater fed lake. At times, the water supply was augmented by the back flowing Yamuna. During floods, it also received water through Hindon River channel.
Different types of birds can be seen here till February end every year.According to Local birders, the lake hosts 90 varieties of birds.Shovellers, Pintails, common pochard, tufted pochard, common teal, spot-bill, yellow headed wagtail and pied wagtail are some of the birds that commonly visit the lake.The migratory birds mostly come to the eastern part of the lake, as the water is deeper and the area is free from human disturbances.
Sanjay Lake is the tourist location of Delhi. This is a lake along with a long park. Sanjay Lake has a total forested area of 170 acres,and it is one of the longest park of East Delhi locations. Sanjay Lake is an artificial lake which is dependent on sewer and rainwater.
Adjacent to Sanjay Lake there is also an adventure Park was inaugurated on 16 December 2015 by then Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia. The park has been set up by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) in association with Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under PPP mode. The Adventure Park is claimed to have been developed on a Wild West theme making extensive use of natural materials such as wood and jute rope and consisting of hut like structures. Spread across 6.3 acres, it has nine lawns-Great Plain, Battle Ground, Home Dome, The Den, Grazing Field, Bad Lands, Cattle Ranch, Cowboy Creek and a man-made beach.Apart from that, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has also suggested twin corporate towers, a park, old-age homes and studio apartments for its ambitious ‘Lake City project’ at Sanjay Lake.
Everyone in GNWCC feeling proud to announce its association with “Fit India” Movement. In August 2019, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi launched Fit India Movement to take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness.
Greater Noida West Cycling Club also believes in regular workouts along with awareness in society related to social issues. On 26th January GNWCC launched “#NoCarDay” campaign for year 2020 and will work throughout year for fitness through cycling along with fight against pollution.
Fit India Movement provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India. As part of the movement, individuals and organisations can undertake various efforts for their own health and well-being as well as for the health and well-being of fellow Indians.
Government of India and Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports also launched Fit India website() where GNWCC can post your stories, photos and videos. GNWCC (www.greaternoidawestcyclingclub.com) registered participants will also get FitIndia e-certificate for all events.
GNWCC always call for a fun ride every weekend and today on 2nd Feb 2020 we decided to ride to Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. it was an amazing experience and beautiful surrounding. one can plan for family outing to spend some quality time there.
I would also like to give you a brief history of Lodhi Garden.
Lodi Gardens or Lodhi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi, India. Spread over 90 acres (360,000 m2),it contains, Mohammed Shah’s Tomb, Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Shisha Gumbad and Bara Gumbad,[2] architectural works of the 15th century by Lodis – who ruled parts of northern India and Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of modern-day Pakistan, from 1451 to 1526. The site is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India .Lodi Gardens is popular for exercise and walking enthusiasts
The gardens are situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung’s Tomb on Lodhi Road and is a hot spot for morning walks for the Delhites.
Further into the gardens, are remains of a watercourse which connects the Yamuna River to Tomb of Sikandar Lodi. This tomb still has the battlements enclosing it. Nearby to Sikander’s tomb is the Athpula (“Eight Piered”) Bridge, the last of the buildings in Delhi, built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar,it contains seven arches, amongst which the central one being the largest. The tomb of Mohammed Shah, the last of the Sayyid dynasty rulers, the earliest of the tombs in the garden, was built in 1444 by Ala-ud-din Alam Shah as a tribute to Mohammed Shah. The tomb is octagonal in shape, with numerous ornamental Hindu-style chhatris around the central dome, numerous arches, verandahs and sloping buttresses. There are turrets at each corner. The main tomb is supported by a 16-sided drum. It is of a flattened type and is surrounded by chhatris, which make it look diminutive compared to its substantially larger base. Several years later, the Tomb of Sikandar Lodi seems to have been copied from this Sayyid tomb.
There is little architecture from these two periods remaining in India, Lodi Gardens is an important place of preservation. The tomb of Mohammed Shah is visible from the road, and is the earliest structure in the gardens. It is a good example of a combination of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The Hindu features include eight chhatris, each of them capped by a lotus finial with a decorative band around the base; corner ornamental pinnacles (guldastas)and chhajja.
Greater Noida West Cycling Club organised a republic day ride on the eve of 71st republic day celebration of India.More than 45 riders participated in the ride from Greater Noida West and surroundings.
On 26th Jan 2020 at 7 AM, when the riders started their ride from Gaur City and headed towards Trident Embassy their passion for the cycling, spirit of patriotism and harmony was worth watching . Young skater Angel Chhabra lead the ride and all cyclists supported her to complete 15 kms while skating. Pledge for cycling for health, No Car Day once in a month,Social responsibility and awareness among cyclists was motto of ride. Vivek Raman from Gaur City initiated “No Car Day campaign” on Last Sunday for every month in 2020 and awareness to all society citizens will be provided by Cyclists of Greater Noida West. Ajay Kumar from Trident Embassy requested everyone to ride at least once in a week and take part in social activities and understand their responsibility towards the society they live in. Ride concluded with medal, certificate and refreshments for all cyclists and arrangements were taken care by Amanpreet Singh and Vishal Thakur.
All the photographs of Republic Day Ride are available on our official Facebook page :
https://www.facebook.com/pg/necc11/photos/?tab=album&album_id=831773773987350
you can also watch the rider video on our official
YouTube channel :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNlhb6-myqQAbyA7iXP1UQ
Moments of the event is also available on our website gallery.