On September 9, 2018, months of preparation by Newham Shakti and Bharatee Shakha culminated in the highly successful Cycle4Sewa London event, marking the seventh edition of the annual cycling challenge.

The event saw participants shattering records as 165 determined cyclists took on the Main Event, a 2-hour challenge to complete as many laps as possible individually. With cameras rolling, a drone overhead, and the cyclists gearing up at the start line, the excitement was palpable. It was truly inspiring to see how young cyclists pushed their limits, aiming to cycle farther than ever before.

Following the individual event was the highly competitive Team Event, where 13 teams of five cyclists each raced to complete the most laps within an hour. The reigning champions faced fierce competition from the debut team, Rubber Dingy Riders, who stunned the crowd by completing an astonishing 155 laps, outpacing their closest rivals by nearly 30 laps!

The determination and passion of all the cyclists contributed to an outstanding 3,620 km cycled throughout the day. In total, 230 participants raised a remarkable £22,613 for Sewa UK, funding essential community projects.

Sewa UK extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the participants for their incredible achievements and thanks the generous sponsors of this year’s event: Vascroft, Crystal Units, and Elite Visions. A big thank you also goes to the numerous volunteers who supported the event, ensuring its smooth operation. This event would not have been possible without their continued commitment.

The next Cycle4Sewa London event is already scheduled for September 1, 2019, so be sure to save the date and join in the excitement next year! 

Kishan Mehta – Newham