De Paul Institute of Science & Technology, Angamaly (DiST), approved by AICTE New Delhi and affiliated to M G University, Kottayam has madDe Paul Institute of Science & Technology, Angamaly (DiST), approved by AICTE New Delhi and affiliated to M G University, Kottayam has made its mark in the educational landscape of higher education in Kerala since its inception in the year 2002. Over these two decades of its existence, DIST has embraced a system that caters to the holistic development of its student community. It has nurtured and promoted academic as well as non-academic domains through different platforms. DiST clubs is one such venture and DiST CYCLING CLUB is a part of that. DiST CYCLING CLUB serves as a platform for students to practice bicycle commutation and bicycle ride for health care as well as awareness drive.

We envision the enrichment of mental and physical health of our students by bringing them together.

Inculcate cycling habit among college students by bring equity among students by breaking the barriers of rich and poor & To stay active and keep the wieght off.

1. Promote recreational bicycling activities and rides for cyclists in DiST.
2. Encourage cycling as a lifelong activity for individual health and happiness.
3. Advocate for bicycling through education, communication, and participation in advocacy organizations.

• 1. Membership

  Any student of DIST (both UG and PG) can be part of the club by filling out a registration form. Their membership will be valid for the entire period of their study in DiST. If any student wishes to cancel their membership, then a request letter in writing has to be submitted to the faculty coordinator. Membership is free as of now. If for any purpose any financial need arises then the same shall be submitted to the management and after getting approval the decision may be modified accordingly.

• 2. Selection of Office Bearers

  A general body meeting of all the members of the club will be convened for electing the office bearers for the academic year. There will be a committee of 11 members. The duties and responsibilities of each office bearer will be communicated in writing. The office bearers are expected to function in consultation with faculty coordinators. The selection of members is done in a democratic style.

• 3. Activities

  The student committee will be responsible for organizing all the meetings of the club. DiST Cycling club committee members should meet at least once a month and decide on the activities for the coming month and evaluate the performance of the previous month. Proper documentation and minutes of these meetings are to be maintained. The office bearers can be assigned the responsibility of organizing the monthly regular cycling programs for the Cycling club members. A monthly Cycle ride will be conducted with prior permission from the management. The club will take initiative to promote cycle commutation to college by students and faculty.

• 4. General Body Meeting

  General body meeting of all the members may be convened if there is any special decision to be made or events have to be organized. All such communications will be made through the WhatsApp group and representatives of cycling club members in each school.

DCC, DiST Cyclist Club organized Five events from the date of inception. It includes awareness cycle Trips, Rally & Race. DCC conducted its inaugural cycle trip to Malayatoor on 2nd April 2022.

Our second ride was giving a message on 'RIDE MORE DRIVE LESS' to Tabore on June 10th 2022 as part of world environment day, followed by a cycle rally in association with antinarcotic cell conducted an awareness on DRUG & ILLICIT TRAFFICKING.

DCC organized and conducted slow cycle race on the day of Onam celebration for the students of DiST on 02nd September 2022.

On 15th November 2022 DCC organized a trip to Ezhattumugham, it was on diabetics awareness day visited Stella Mary’s Hospital Edakkunu, Paduvapuram and conducted awareness talk.