Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association

The Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association is non government sports organisation. It was founded in 1980 and got registered in the year 1988 by city cyclists and sports lovers in Chandigarh.

The mission of Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association is:

to develop and promote all aspects of cycling

without discrimination of any kind

in close collaboration with all states and National and International sports organisation      

By all aspects of cycling we mean:

Sports and its natural and universal values of competition, efforts and character building

Well being and fair play

A Healthy form of recreation as tourism and leisure

An economic, ecological and environmentally friendly transport that helps to solve the mobility problem of modern society.

CYCLING

          Cycling is an endurance sport which requires courage, perseverance, a fighting spirit and going beyond one’s limitations both at an individual and collective level which can be practiced throughout the year at any place.

          The features which have contributed to the worldwide development and spread of the bicycle are its extraordinary simplicity, cost-effectiveness and ease of use.

From sociological point of view, as a utilitarian and recreational means of transport, the bicycle has given its users a sense of freedom and helped create a movement which has led to the considerable renown and popular success which cycle sport enjoys.

          One of the oldest means of mechanized transport.

          A recreational activity which encourages well-being and relaxation.