Mangalore Bicycle Club was launched on June 4, 2011 to promote cycling for personal health and fitness and for curbing bigger concerns like environmental pollution. Founder Member of the club Mr. Ganesh Nayak mentioned that the objective of the club was to make cycling accessible to everyone as a sport and activity. MbC aims to bring together people with a shared interest and form rider groups based on ability and goals.

On the occasion of the launch, Dr. Gopala Krishna Hebbar spoke about the benefits of cycling on human body.