Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Thane Navdurga Cycle Ride Celebrates Fitness and Karnale
People in Thane took part in a cycling event during Navratri.
Children, women, and other cycling fans joined the ride.
It began at Tuljabhavani Temple and continued through the city.
Participants received medals at the end.
Sneha Karnale, a police officer and bodybuilder, spoke about her experience in sports.
She encouraged women to try fitness and athletics.
Karnale said that age should not stop people from staying fit.
The organizers gave her the Fitness Icon 2026 award.
The Navdurga Wellness Cycle Ride 2026 was held on a Saturday in Thane during Navratri.
The Shree Swami Samarth Sanskar Sadhana Kendra and Aamhi Cycle Premi Foundation jointly organized the ride.
Participants of different ages cycled from Tuljabhavani Temple along a route through the city.
Police Sub-Inspector and international women's bodybuilder Sneha Karnale spoke about her sports journey and encouraged women to pursue fitness.
The Aamhi Cycle Premi Foundation presented Karnale with its Fitness Icon 2026 award.
- Who
- Cycling participants, Police Sub-Inspector Sneha Karnale, and the event's two organizing groups.
- What
- The Navdurga Wellness Cycle Ride 2026 promoted fitness, and Sneha Karnale received the Fitness Icon 2026 award.
- When
- Saturday during Navratri; the article does not give a specific date.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra; the ride began at Tuljabhavani Temple.
- Why
- The event aimed to promote public health and fitness awareness and encourage participation across ages.
- Event
- Navdurga Wellness Cycle Ride 2026
- Location
- Thane
- Starting point
- Tuljabhavani Temple
- Organizers
- Shree Swami Samarth Sanskar Sadhana Kendra and Aamhi Cycle Premi Foundation
- Chief guest
- Police Sub-Inspector and international women's bodybuilder Sneha Karnale
- Award
- Fitness Icon 2026, presented to Sneha Karnale by the Aamhi Cycle Premi Foundation
- Participant recognition
- Participants received commemorative medals after the ride