It's very simple. Just go to the event page on Townscript, fill up your basic details, agree to the event terms and conditions, pay the event fee, and you're good to go.
What do I get if I participate in BCL?
Apart from building a healthy habit of getting out, sweating it out, and pedaling, every participant gets:
Daily Leaderboard & Updates
Finisher Certificate
Medal
Event T-Shirt
Chance to win prizes under various categories and weekly challenges
I don't live in Bhopal. Can I participate in BCL?
Yes, of course. BCL is a virtual cycling event, and participants can join from anywhere. There are no geographical barriers.
Can I revoke or defer my registration and get a refund?
No. There is no provision for cancellation, deferral, or refunds.
Rides & Rules
What if I am not able to ride someday?
During the course of the event, you are expected to ride a minimum distance of 1 kilometre whenever you ride to qualify as a valid ride for the leaderboard, and also ride for a minimum number of 3 days during the entire event.
If I forget to record my ride, can I update it manually?
No. A manually added ride or a ride without GPS map / coordinates will not be treated as a valid ride for the event leaderboard.
Can I ride indoors?
Indoor rides on simulators, trainers, or smart trainers — even if recorded on virtual cycling platforms like Zwift or Rouvy — will not be considered valid rides. You need to ride outdoors.
Where and when do I need to ride?
You can ride anywhere and anytime, within the event cut-off dates and times. It can be any city or village, any road or trail, on a road bike or MTB, subject to safety precautions and government regulations.
Can I ride as part of another event while BCL is going on?
Yes. If you ride in another cycling event, brevet, cyclothon, or race during BCL, your outdoor rides will qualify for the BCL leaderboard, subject to BCL rules.
Is there any dress / jersey / t-shirt required to participate in BCL?
Participants are expected to wear weather-appropriate, reflective, and comfortable cycling clothing, along with a good quality helmet. Riders safety is our first priority.
Scoring & Categories
How will the winners be decided?
The leaderboard will be updated daily during the event. The participant with the highest mileage in each age category will be declared the Winner, and the participant with the second highest mileage will be the Runner-up. Rules and winners of weekly challenges shall be shared with the registered riders during the event.
What if there is a tiebreaker?
If two riders have the same mileage, preference will be given to the rider with the higher elevation gain for the same distance, and they will be ranked higher on the leaderboard.
What are the various categories in BCL?
Age Categories:
18–30 Years
30–45 Years
45–60 Years
60+ Years
Gender Categories:
Male
Female
Each category will have:
Winner
Runner-up
A special category of 10–18 Years to promote young cyclists has also been introduced from the 3rd edition.
Do parameters like Heart Rate, Speed, Elevation Gain, etc. matter?
In this edition of BCL, these parameters do not matter. What counts is consistency and total mileage. However, riders with better parameters can expect surprise rewards.
Fair Play & Support
Can I cheat?
No. Any participant using unfair means, motorized or battery-operated support, or tampering with ride data will be disqualified and banned from future BCL events. The decision of the BCL Organizing Team will be final.
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