The event sees over 30 cyclists out of Highgrove endure a unique 420km / 250 mile route that will see them visit some of the UK’s most iconic Royal Households and Palaces over four days of cycling.
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Rajasthan Royals’ owner and British Asian Trust chairman Manoj Badale is a part of a unique cycling event called ‘Palaces on Wheels’ which has been kick-started this year by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The event is a fundraising initiative by the British Asian Trust to raise funds for COVID relief across South Asia. The event will see over 30 cyclists out of Highgrove endure a 420 km / 250-mile route visiting some of the UK’s most iconic Royal Households and Palaces over four days of cycling. Millions of people have suffered from the effects of the pandemic, and this initiative is certainly a step in the right direction.
Manoj has played a key role in working towards numerous socio-economic issues in the state of Rajasthan. RR had announced a contribution of INR 7.5 Crores in the month of April towards COVID relief to help with immediate support to people in India who had been hit hard by the lethal virus.
“We’ve all got our responsibility to do our bit for the people of South Asia that are suffering at the hands of a devastating pandemic, especially the ones that are disadvantaged. It’s an initiative that is looking pan-region and to harness complete effort towards regenerating a certain section of the population that needs help on various fronts. Obviously, I have a special connection in the region through Rajasthan Royals and it’s really special to be able to have a medium and a framework in sport via which we can facilitate an initiative to have a greater reach,” said Manoj Badale, lead owner of Rajasthan Royals and Chairman of the British Asian Trust.
Manoj was born in Dhule which is in Maharashtra. He grew up in the UK, travelling around various parts of North and West London. Manoj has spent the last 20 years in Chiswick, with his wife (of 25 years) Katie, and their three children, Hari, Asha and Ravi.
The team is being led by Rohit Chadha. He is a supporter of the British Asian Trust and founder of the event.
“On behalf of all the riders, donors, sponsors, we are in the privileged position of making life-defining changes for those in real need, which truly is a humbling honour. Since 2016, with the incredible support and patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales, we have raised in excess of £1 million to date but the work is never done. This month we hope to add significantly to that total with our latest ride – Palaces on Wheels – in the UK for the first time,” he said.
The Royals will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes when the IPL 2021 resumes, having failed to make much of an impact when the edition was being played. Ben Stokes is not expected to feature when the season resumes, which will certainly be a blow for the players as well as the fans themselves. Sanju Samson is currently the leader of the franchise, following the decision to release Steve Smith.
