The 85th edition of Sundays on Cycle, in association with the Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF), is set to bring together cycling, rope skipping and the message of a healthier and drug-free India on Sunday, 9 August 2026, in Delhi. The initiative encourages participants to embrace fitness, discipline and an active lifestyle while spreading awareness about the importance of staying away from drugs. Through its involvement, the Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF) continues to promote rope skipping as an accessible sport and a powerful tool for fitness, youth engagement and community participation, supporting the broader vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
The upcoming Sundays on Cycle event will take place at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi, beginning at 6:00 AM. The event combines cycling with rope skipping to create an energetic morning fitness activity while supporting the wider message of Nasha Mukt Bharat.
85th Sundays on Cycle Brings Cycling and Rope Skipping Together
The Sundays on Cycle initiative has become an opportunity for people to come together through physical activity and community participation. For its 85th edition, the event will feature a combination of cycling and rope skipping, two activities that promote physical fitness, coordination and an active lifestyle.
Participants are encouraged to start their Sunday morning by getting active and joining the movement. Through cycling and rope skipping, the event aims to demonstrate that fitness can be accessible, enjoyable and community-driven.
Rope skipping, in particular, offers a simple yet effective form of physical activity that can help develop coordination, agility, endurance and overall fitness. Bringing the sport into a public fitness initiative also provides an opportunity to introduce more people to the benefits of rope skipping.
Promoting a Nasha Mukt Bharat Through Fitness
A key message of the 85th Sundays on Cycle edition is the call for a Nasha Mukt Bharat — a drug-free India built around healthy choices, discipline and positive lifestyles.
The event seeks to use sport and physical activity as tools for creating greater awareness among communities. Instead of harmful habits, participants are encouraged to choose activities that support their physical and mental well-being.
Cycling and rope skipping provide an active alternative that can be enjoyed by people across different age groups and fitness levels. By bringing people together early on a Sunday morning, the initiative aims to reinforce the idea that a healthier lifestyle can begin with simple, consistent choices.
Event Details
The key details for the 85th edition of Sundays on Cycle are:
- Event: 85th Edition – Sundays on Cycle with Rope Skipping
- Date: 9 August 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM
- Venue: Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi
- Activities: Cycling and Rope Skipping
- Theme: Nasha Mukt Bharat
- Message: Fitness, discipline and a healthy lifestyle
Participants are invited to join the morning activity and contribute to the larger message of building a healthier, stronger and drug-free India.
One Rope. One World. Endless Possibilities.
The event also carries the wider message associated with the Indian Rope Skipping movement:
“ONE ROPE. ONE WORLD. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.”
Alongside the cycling component, rope skipping will help showcase how sport can bring people together while promoting fitness and an active lifestyle.
The message “RIDE. SKIP. STAY FIT. STAY UNITED.” captures the spirit of the event, encouraging participants to combine movement, community and healthy living.
Join the 85th Sundays on Cycle Event in Delhi
With the event scheduled for 9 August 2026, fitness enthusiasts, cycling participants, rope skipping supporters and members of the community can come together at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium from 6:00 AM.
The 85th Sundays on Cycle edition is more than a morning fitness activity. It is an opportunity to use sport and physical activity to spread a positive social message and encourage people to make healthier choices.
As Delhi prepares for another edition of the initiative, participants are encouraged to ride, skip, stay fit and stay united while supporting the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.