Five Years Forged
In 2021, Sikh Cycling Club began with a simple idea.
To bring Sikhs together on the road.
To ride in our identity.
To show that Sikh spirit moves just as naturally through cycling as it does through seva, sangat, and daily life.
What began with a handful of riders in California has grown into something much larger in spirit. Today, the idea of Sikh cycling — riding proudly in our identity and community — is appearing in many places around the world.
We’re grateful to see that spirit spreading.
Where It Began
The roots of Sikh Cycling Club go back further than 2021.
In 2012, a small group of Sikh cyclists organized the Sikh Century, a 100-mile ride celebrating the centennial of the first Sikh Gurdwara in the United States in Stockton, California. It was a powerful moment that brought together cycling, community, and Sikh identity.
Years later, in 2019, that spirit reappeared when Sikh riders once again gathered for a long ride, this time cycling together to the Yuba City Nagar Kirtan.
That ride reminded us how natural it felt for Sikh cyclists to ride together in identity and community.
In 2021, that spirit formally became Sikh Cycling Club.
What began as a handful of riders has grown into a community that continues to ride together across California and beyond.
Panj — Five Years
This year marks the completion of our first five years.
In Sikh tradition, Panj represents strength, discipline, and the foundations that support what comes next. Our first five years have been about building that foundation — ride by ride, mile by mile, year by year.
Now we begin the next chapter.
Sarbloh — Forged in Iron
The theme for this year is Sarbloh.
Sarbloh — “all iron” — represents strength, resilience, and purity of purpose. Iron is forged through heat and pressure until it becomes something strong and enduring.
Cycling has a similar rhythm. Long miles, hard climbs, early mornings, and shared effort gradually shape us into something stronger — as riders and as a community.
Over the past five years, Sikh Cycling Club has been forged in much the same way.
To reflect this theme, you’ll see a simplified visual identity throughout the year, including the Sikhs.CC mark.
In cycling, the “CC” suffix has long been used to denote a cycling club. By using Sikhs.CC, we are claiming that space more clearly — a simple and direct expression that Sikh cyclists belong on the road, riding together in identity and community.
Minimal. Purposeful. Forged.
The 2026 Ride Season
Our rides continue to connect Sikh history, Sikh values, and the joy of cycling together.
2026 Ride Calendar
March 22 — Hola Mahalla Ride — Sacramento
April 19 — Vaisakhi Ride — Stockton
May 9 — Chali Mukte Ride — Fairfield
June 7 — Shaheedi Divas Ride — Lake Tahoe
July 11 — Miri Piri Ride — San Francisco
August 1 — Chardi Kala Ride — Marin Century
September 13 — Tour of Gurdwaras — Sacramento
October 3 — Diwali on Mt. Diablo — Danville
November 7 — Sikh Century to the Yuba City Nagar Kirtan
This year, we make our present felt with two rides where we show up together within the broader cycling community:
Shaheedi Divas Ride — Lake Tahoe
Riding together in America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
Chardi Kala Ride — Marin Century
Joining one of Northern California’s classic rides as a visible Sikh presence on the road.
These are always powerful moments of community, representation, and shared effort.
The Fifth Year Kit
To celebrate five years, we are releasing a special anniversary kit inspired by the Sarbloh theme — forged, minimal, and purposeful.
It reflects the journey of the past five years and the road ahead.
Full reveal on Sikh New Year — 1 Chet — March 14.
Ride With Us
Whether you’ve ridden with us before or are discovering Sikh Cycling Club for the first time, you are always welcome.
Ride together.
Represent our identity.
Move forward in Chardi Kala.
Website: SikhCyclingClub.com
Strava: Sikh Cycling Club
Instagram: @sikhcyclingclub
From California to the world.
Five years forged.
Sikh Cycling Club 