Hero Electric announces 1 st edition of Bangalore One Race in Bangalore and the 8th edition Tour of Karnataka
- One Race is a Sewa inspired run includes 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km run Half Marathon- Indian actress and Fitness enthusiast Gul Panag will flag off the race in Bangalore
Bengaluru, 17 th November 2022: Hero Electric, India’s oldest and largest E2W company, announces thefirst edition of ‘One Race’ and the eighth edition of the Tour of Karnataka in Namma BENGALURU today.
Hero Electric also unveiled Optima E5, the award prize for the male and female winners of the half marathon.
Mr. Naveen Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Electric; Mr. Chethan Ram, Founder, and Director, Tour of Karnataka; Mr. Thomas Bobby Philip, first Indian to successfully run the Boston Marathon barefoot; Mr. Amandeep Sandhu, acclaimed writer, and journalist; Mr. Vivek Anand, Founder, and MD,Oaks Asset Management were present at the conference.
Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric
Over the years, Bangalore has witnessed a resurgence in marathons and running events as fitness and well being become a priority for urban dwellers, who are becoming more health-conscious and aware of the importance of a clean environment. It is Hero Electric’s first edition of ‘One Race’ in Bengaluru andits third-year association with Tour of Karnataka. Moreover, it highlights the mission of ‘No Emission' and promotes electric mobility to curb air pollution and build a sustainable environment.
Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric and Mr. Chethan Ram, Founder and Director, Tour of Karnataka
TOK is a cycling tour conducted by Cadence90 every year in November. Spread
over four days, cyclists ride through scenic, serene routes of Karnataka and soak in
its beauty. Cyclists challenge themselves across different terrains (mountains,
coastal) and weather conditions while experiencing local traditions and culture.
The 8th edition of TOK starts on November 22, 2022, with 106 riders and this
growing tribe of TOK cyclists will ride a distance of 523 km.
“TOK is a Cycling Carnival for people to come together and be more, and
experience the beauty ofKarnataka. A vast state with a rich cultural heritage, the
best way to savor Karnataka is on a bicycle. It isalso a great way to make new
friends and wonderful memories”, said, Chethan Ram, Founder and Director,
Tour of Karnataka.
(L-R) Mr. Vivek Anand, Founder and MD, Oaks Asset Man ... marathoner, Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric
Speaking on the association with Hero Electric & One Race, Gul Panag, Actress and Fitness Enthusiast,said, “Fitness has always been my priority and I believe it should be everyone’s too as well as we have just witnessed during the pandemic how important it is. I am delighted to be associated with Hero Electric One Race and very much excited to flag off the race. I like to call out as many people to participate in this event as it is happening for the first time in Bangalore.”
The first edition of the Bangalore race is scheduled to be in February 2023, and
registrations for the runwill be open for individuals who can register by visiting the
One Race official website. The Bangalore run will consist of 5 KM, 10km, and the
most popular Half Marathon race and will be flagged off by Indian actress Gul
Panag. She is a half-marathon runner, a biker, and a certified pilot. A health
activist and fitness advocate Gul Panag co-founded the health, and fitness startup
Mobie Fit in 2017. Hero Electric has been successful in organizing multi-city
editions of half marathons in North India that began in the year 2016.
NAMMA BENGALURU our TECHNOPOLIS / IT CAPITAL of INDIA leads the way FORWARD in conducting
Sporting / Athletic Events/Marathon races...with SPORTSPERSONS from all over the World participating in the
Famous races like the TCS 10 k Race Extravaganza,sponsored by TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES(INDIA's
largest IT Enterprise/Company);BANGALORE ONE Race sponsored by HERO ELECTRIC,which recently opened
it's New VIDA EV(Electric Vehicle)EXPERIENCE CENTRE/POSH SHOWROOM on Vittal Mallya road in the
Heart of the CBD(Central Business District)catering to the Customer Experience(CX) ,Test Drives... on the fabulous
EV Models/range(2 wheelers:Motorbikes,Scooters..) of HERO ELECTRIC,one of the World's leading,High-Tech
Manufacturing Co;in the EV 2 Wheeler (E2W)Automotive field
About Hero Electric India:
HERO ELECTRIC is one of the oldest and India's Largest Electric two-wheeler company and has been at the forefront of the electric 2-wheeler industry. The company’s manufacturing unit is in Ludhiana, and it sells a wide range of electric scooters catering to a wide spectrum of customers. Hero Electric currently has over 850+ (andrapidly expanding) sales and service outlets spread across the country along with a widespread charging network and trained roadside mechanics on EVs. It has a lot of firsts in the industry ranging from developing and launching the first lithium ion based electric scooters in India to launching the unique concept of charging stations for anywhere, everywhere charging. With over 5 lakh electric two-wheelers in India, the company has been delivering sustainable travel solutions over the past 15 years and counting ; has played a crucial role in developing and promoting the EV market in the country.
For more details, please visit https://heroelectric.in/