The world of cycling might appear to be male dominated with pictures of pro-athletes and elite racing; but the fact is cycling is an inclusive activity and welcomes everyone. Last week, we celebrated International Women’s Week and a few women cyclist stories were shared on the social media handles of Pedal and Tring Tring. So, in this blog, I am […]
As I sit down to reflect on my cycling journey, I am filled with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and gratitude. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a remarkable journey of over 17,000 kms, with numerous milestones and achievements along the way.
My target for the day was 50 miles. The previous night was terrific. A storm had passed, and the beach house where I had stayed was rattling for almost half an hour. I tried to sail through the darkness as mosquitoes took over my room. Water supply had ceased, and even a shower in the morning was impossible. With a […]
Like every other kid I rode my bike when I was growing up. It was a way to escape the house and venture out to places around the neighbourhood. But it didn’t really lead to anything just a lot of fun.
My love affair with cycling began way back in the 60s. It started with a small cycle which had two support wheels attached. I then graduated to a bigger cycle, and finally the day came when my Dad took me to Nobel cycles in town and bought me a Norton cycle, a beautiful shade of green it was. Every Sunday […]
If you have been for a group bike ride, you get to cafe or a bar, you all park your bikes and eventually someone pulls out the phone and you take a group selfie or a they take a picture of the group and maybe even some of the bikes. You know the picture; they are actually quite fun. Photographically […]
On the occasion of World Car Free Day, Leszek Sibilski recounts the significant events in the history of bicycles and it’s growing value in our lives.
Some say Twitter is a waste of time. However, it is the world’s largest platform to strike conversations globally and is a very effective way for cyclists to network, campaign and communicate. I have been very keen to embrace Twitter. Like many cyclists I am IT savvy. It has been useful to network with cycling organisations, cycling media; print, internet […]
Auke sitting at the river Maas with the Erasmusbrug. Auke van Andel is the founder of Bicycle world – a Facebook group about cycling and all kind of cycles, from city bikes to handcycles and from penny farthings (high bikes) to recumbents. Auke lived in the Netherlands his whole life and has never owned a car. Walking, cycling and using […]
#INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL FEATURE TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S WEEK Our Women’s Week Special Feature continues to bring out anecdotes of extraordinary change makers and social entrepreneurs. Nikita Lalwani the First Bicycle Mayor of Vadodara, India unfolds her cycling journey as she completes her two year’s tenure in April 2019. I have been cycling since 2014 and in 2016 was appointed […]
