Jalandhar: A ten member team from the Indian Army’s Western Command successfully
conducted a daunting 700 kilometer cycling expedition from 20 September to
29 September 2023. ‘The Thunderbolts Cycling Expedition’ was conducted to motivate
the youth to join the Indian Army and promote fitness amongst today’s population. The
expedition spearheaded and traversed through the plains of Punjab and along the hilly
terrain of Himachal Pradesh.
The officer along with nine other personnel undertook the expedition from Khasa,
Amritsar to reach Dharmshala while cycling through Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Amb,
Jwalamukhi and Sujanpur Tihra. The team returned via Nurpur, Pathankot, Mukerian,
Tibri and finally culminated at Khasa. The expedition was completed within 10 days and
aimed at promoting a fitness culture amongst youth, especially to those motivated to join
the Armed Forces.
