News Stardom : Kolkata, 11 October, 2026. Promoting health awareness, physical fitness, eco-friendly transportation and social participation, the ‘Cycle Rally 2026’ was organised on Sunday on the streets of Kolkata. More than 300 cyclists participated in the rally organised by the Calcutta Customs Club.
The rally began at around 7 am from the Customs House on Strand Road. Shrawan Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner of the Kolkata Customs Zone, and Ajay Kumar Nand, Commissioner of Kolkata Police, flagged off the rally.
Starting from the Customs House, the cyclists passed through Strand Road, Babughat, the AJC Bose Road Flyover, Rabindra Sadan, Chowringhee Road, Mayo Road, Akashvani Bhavan, Government Place Road, Council House Street and the GPO before returning to the Customs House, where the rally concluded.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Chief Commissioner Shrawan Kumar said the initiative aimed to spread the message of healthy living, environmental conservation and social awareness among a wider section of people.
Principal Commissioner (Port) Nasim Arshi said participants ranging in age from 13 to 70 years took part in the rally, setting an inspiring example of fitness and community participation.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand emphasised the importance of regular physical exercise in maintaining good health.
Yogendra Kumar, General Secretary of the Calcutta Customs Club and Customs Superintendent, said that engaging in physical exercise for some time in the morning, before the day’s hectic schedule begins, helps people stay fit and healthy.
The rally highlighted the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, incorporating regular exercise into daily routines and promoting environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
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