Cycling Trail -Bicycle touring is possibly the finest method to truly experience a region's landscape and culture, so the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) collaborated with the Chennai-based cycling group, Cycling Yogis, to map theme-based trails inviting all cycle enthusiasts in the city. The insightful con....
Cycling Trail -Bicycle touring is possibly the finest method to truly experience a region's landscape and culture, so the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) collaborated with the Chennai-based cycling group, Cycling Yogis, to map theme-based trails inviting all cycle enthusiasts in the city. The insightful concept of heritage cycling trails was developed by incorporating diverse heritage themes to enhance awareness of heritage and cultural connections within Chennai, and also with the motive of embedding a healthy lifestyle while boosting the importance of responsible tourism among peers. The first phase of the heritage cycling trail was held from March 2022 to May 2022. The trails are categorized country-wise to understand the history behind the overseas arrivals and their contribution to the city. Some of the trails included in the initial cycling trail were: Portuguese, Armenian, American, and George Town Trail of Madras. The cyclists rode between 25 and 40 kilometres along each trail. Despite the fact that TTDC had limited the number of participants to 25 initially, all four trials in the first phase received an enormous response from the general public, and TTDC had to cater to nearly twice the audience in the second phase of the trail. The second phase of the trail was planned from June 2022 to August 2022. This time, the cycling trail explored the city's historical relationship with the First and Second World Wars; Irish and Scottish landmarks; medical heritage; Ancient Madras monuments; and North Madras trails. Thiru. Sandeep Nanduri, IAS, Director of Tourism, Tamil Nadu and Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, actively participated in the rides along with other cyclists.Every cycling trail commenced and ended at Hotel Tamil Nadu, Island Grounds, providing refreshments and breakfast to the participants along with an E-Certificate and exciting goodies. The cyclists showed active participation and gave gratifying feedback to the organising committee. In this way, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation has ignited the spirit of travellers to explore the city on two wheels and promote responsible tourism.
