She Cycle Awards

Celebrating exceptional women who are transforming the cycling industry through innovation, leadership, and community impact.

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Award Categories

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Outstanding Recipients

2023

Latest Edition

Award Recipients

Cycle Entrepreneurs

Poojya Basavaraj

Co-Founder and Lead Rider at Pedal in Tandem, a Bicycle Touring Company.

Cycle Entrepreneurs

Fariyal Jamadar

Founder of Cycle Store - Cyclopedia in Mysore and co-founder of the Mysore Cycling Club.

Cycle Entrepreneurs

Tejaswini Gopalaswamy

Co-founder of Unventured, blending passions for art, travel, and bicycle touring.

Non Competitive Sports

Sushma Swamy

Ultra-endurance cyclist, life coach, and founder of Leisure Endurance Riders.

Non Competitive Sports

Grinshina Kartik

Ultra-endurance cyclist and record holder with multiple Super Randonneur titles.

Non Competitive Sports

Meera Velankar

Endurance cyclist, Ironman finisher, and tandem bike K2K ride pioneer.

Competitive Sports

Tim Tim Sharma

Internationally certified fitness trainer, mountaineer, and marathon qualifier.

Competitive Sports

Keerthi Rangaswamy

Keerthi Rangaswamy, one of the most promising track cyclists from Karnataka, recently honored with the "Ekalavya Award." She represented India in the Junior Asian Track Cycling Championship in South Korea and the Asia Track Cup in New Delhi.

Competitive Sports

Shriya Majipatil

Shriya Majipatil, a 10th-grade student, excelled in mountain biking, securing 7th place in two disciplines at the 2023 National Mountain Biking Under 14 Category for Karnataka. In 2024, she earned 2nd place in Karnataka and qualified for the National Mountain Biking Championships. She also achieved 2nd place in the U-18 Girls MTB at the Bangalore Bicycle Championships.

Policy Making

Sonal Kulkarni

Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Directorate of Urban Land Transport. Initiator of Cycle Day, Karnataka Active Mobility Bill, Design of Active Mobility Infrastructure, and has spent 15 years actively promoting mobility with the Government of Karnataka.

Policy Making

Priyanka Krishnan

Leads B.PAC’s B.MOBILE program to enhance Bengaluru’s streets and public spaces.

Journalism

Shree D N

Shree D N has a diverse work experience spanning over 19 years. Currently serving as the Chief Sub Editor for Deccan Herald, Shree manages a civic reportage section called Point Blank and oversees science/environment and education/career supplements.

Journalism

Iffath Fathima

Senior Correspondent at Bangalore Mirror, active in mobility issue reporting.

Community Building

Dr. Bhumika Patel

Corporate leader and marathoner inspiring a women’s fitness revolution.

Community Building

Vidya Chandran

Founder of Spokes Women, combining travel and cycling.

Corporate

Rekha Menon

Chairperson of Accenture India, Rekha Menon has also showcased her passion for endurance by completing the Tour of Nilgiris.

Corporate

Aruna Newton

A corporate leader passionate about sustainability, Aruna Newton led Infosys' transition to being climate-friendly. She played a key role in developing the long-term ESG vision and achieving carbon neutrality 30 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

Industry Transformation

Archana Sheshagiri

Recreational cyclist transforming biking experiences with Happy Earth.

Culture Building

Preeti Sunderajan

Entrepreneur and dancer passionate about civic mobilization and social impact.

Culture Building

Parinitha Konanur

Illustrator and author organizing heritage walks with a love for art and nature.

Culture Building

Janet Orlene

Experience designer documenting environmental crises through solo cycling journeys.

Architecture

Sajani S & Suharshi

Sajani S & Suharshi, from Samrakshan India, pioneer holistic architecture, harmonizing nature and humanity while preserving indigenous architectural skills and documenting indigenous architecture through Samrakshan India.