Mayo College’s 150th year marked with global ‘Cycle City Ride’; Chandigarh Chapter draws strong participation

Mayo College’s 150th anniversary was celebrated today with a worldwide “Cycle City Ride”, held simultaneously in Chandigarh and more than 35 other cities across five continents under the banner of the global Mayo Cycling Network. Designed to promote camaraderie and encourage an active lifestyle, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from alumni and local communities across the world.

The Chandigarh Chapter organised a 10-km city circuit for the commemorative ride, with formal route clearance from Chandigarh Police. The ride was flagged off at 7:30 am from Sector 17 by Admiral Sunil Lanba, former Navy Chief, and led by Lt Gen Alok Kler, former South-Western Army Commander. Justice Aman Chaudhary of the Punjab and Haryana High Court also participated as an alumni and parent of Mayo college student. It concluded at 8:30 am at the same venue.

In all, more than 100 residents from the Chandigarh Tricity took part in the event. Alongside Mayo alumni, the ride featured former students of other leading boarding schools, including The Doon School, Lawrence School, Bishop Cotton School, Scindia School, Welham Boys School, Welham Girls School, and Maharani Gayatri Devi School.

Established 150 years ago in Ajmer, Mayo College stands among India’s most iconic residential schools, today complemented by Mayo Girls School. Across its history, the institution has produced distinguished talent in defence, diplomacy, judiciary, management, medicine, sports, academics, politics, journalism, gastronomy, hospitality and entertainment, with many internationally known personalities among its alumni.