Mr D V Manohar of India and Chairman, Hyderabad Bicycling Club; has been elected as the First Vice President of the prestigious world cycling body, the World Cycling Alliance (WCA), Brussels, for a three years term. WCA promotes cycling all over the World and consists of International and National Cycling Associations from all continents of the world as members.
The other elected office bearers to WCA are
President: Mr Henk Swarttouw, Netherlands, President, European Cyclists Federation and Former Ambassador of Netherlands to Denmark.
Second Vice President: Ms Ana Carboni, Brazil, President, UCB – Brazilian Cyclists Union.
Treasurer: Mr Christian Haag, Australia, CEO, Bike SA.
Vice President: MrChengnon Hsu, Taiwan, President, Formosa Lohas Cycling Association.
Vice President: Mr Emmanuel John, Nigeria, President, Africa Urban Cycling Organisation.
Mr D V Manohar, Chairman, SmartBike; Chairman, Hyderabad Bicycling Club and Past Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (Unified AP); is a first-generation entrepreneur and Founder Chairman of Hyderabad based Shri Shakti Group, whose latest venture SmartBike emerged as India’s leading Public Bike Sharing Company. He cycled from London to Paris twice along with his Son Dharmin and Daughter Deekshita, covering the road distance of 516 kms in less than four days. Under his leadership, Hyderabad Bicycling Club emerged as one of the leading cycling clubs with over 16000 members. He continues to be active in CII.
