Dombivli, 6th September 2026 – Spreading the message of Awareness Today, Better Tomorrow, the Rotary Club of Dombivli East created history today with its first-ever Cycle Rally.
The rally was organized in association with Evergreen Cycle Premi Dombivli (рдПрд╡реНрд╣рд░рдЧреАрди рд╕рд╛рдпрдХрд▓ рдкреНрд░реЗрдореА рдбреЛрдВрдмрд┐рд╡рд▓реА) to spread awareness on three noble causes – Eye Donation, End Thal Now (Thalassemia Prevention) & Environmental Protection.
Early morning energy was at its peak as around 70 enthusiastic cyclists covered a 10 km stretch. The rally was flagged off at 6:30 am with full safety measures in place – two bikers leading from the front, two escorting at the back, along with a dedicated ambulance and a support car driven by PP Raghu and backed by Rotary members throughout the route.
The event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of Medical Director Rtn. Dr. Bhakti Lote, Environment Director Rtn. Satish Atkekar, Project Chair PP Santosh Bhange and a team of nearly 20 committed Rotary members. A special thanks to Ashray Hospital for providing an ambulance that accompanied the cyclists all along the route, ensuring complete safety.
Post-rally, Dr. Bhakti Lote briefed participants about the club’s Eye Donation Centre, while PP Dr. Madhav Baitule shared valuable insights on the club’s flagship project – End Thal Now (ETN).
The memorable morning concluded with medals for all participants followed by breakfast, celebrating community spirit, fitness and service.
Rotary Club of Dombivli Secretary Rtn Subodh Patwardhan and President Rtn Atharva Joshi thanked all members and participants, calling it “A great initiative. A great cause. A great PR for Rotary in the Parivartan Year!”
The rally proved to be a wonderful new way of creating awareness, bringing the community together and showcasing the true spirit of Rotary.