200 KM CYCLE WALK PLAN ANNOUNCED FOR DELHI

200 KM CYCLE WALK PLAN ANNOUNCED FOR DELHI

Honourable Union Home Minister of India Mr. Amit Shah on 6th January 2020 laid the foundation stone of ‘Delhi Cycle Walk Plan’ at MB Road, Tughlakabad. The total length of the cycle track is 200 kms and is to be built at a cost of 550 crs, which the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will aim to complete by 2024. The Delhi Cycle Walk Plan shall become a safer and greener alternative that would reduce the vehicular load of the city roads. Continue reading “200 KM CYCLE WALK PLAN ANNOUNCED FOR DELHI”

ROTARY CYCLING RALLY FOR DIABETES – 2020

ROTARY CYCLING RALLY FOR DIABETES – 2020

The fourth season of Rotary Cycling Rally for Diabetes Awareness was held on a cold winter morning of 5th January 2020. This cycling event was organized by Rotary Club of Mumbai South of District 3141 which was founded on March 19, 1929. Rotary Club of Mumbai is affiliated to its parent body Rotary International. There are 25500 Rotary Clubs operating globally in 184 countries, and each club functions under a standard Rotary Club constitutional framework. Continue reading “ROTARY CYCLING RALLY FOR DIABETES – 2020”

DELOITTE FORSEE’S ‘CYCLING CITIES AS SUCCESSFUL CITIES’

DELOITTE FORSEE’S ‘CYCLING CITIES AS SUCCESSFUL CITIES’

“The future of Urban commuting will be driven by interconnected ecosystems – ‘Technology and Bicycling’, and advancement in technology will make bicycling faster, safer and easier” says a recent research report ‘Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions 2020’ published by Deloitte.

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CHRISTMAS CYCLE RIDE – 2019

CHRISTMAS CYCLE RIDE – 2019

What a novel idea it is to spend your Christmas Holiday with your community. You not just end up burning calories, you also meet and greet your friends in person, with whom your communication otherwise remains limited to what’s app messages or occasional calls. Celebrating festivals together is a crucial part of our human society and cycling plays a great enabler in bringing people together on a common platform. It’s a convergence of different cultures and mindsets, where we all share, laugh, gift, eat, dance and pray for our best future. Continue reading “CHRISTMAS CYCLE RIDE – 2019”

THE COLLISION

THE COLLISION

The Copenhagenize Index latest edition places Mumbai at 5th rank in the overall ranking of ‘Best Bicycle Friendly Cities’ on this planet. Mumbai, overtook Strasbourg, which has long been recognized as a premier destination for cycling in France. Copenhagen retained 1st place, followed by Amsterdam at 2nd position, Utrecht 3rd and Antwerp at 4th rank. Continue reading “THE COLLISION”

A DEFUNCT BICYCLE FACTORY

A DEFUNCT BICYCLE FACTORY

The Smart City of Mumbai had its own Bicycle Factory called the ‘National Bicycle Corporation of India Ltd.’ (NBCIL) in the prime area of Worli spread over 4 acres of land. The NBCIL was established in 1939 by Birla Group to manufacture Bicycle and Bicycle parts with installed capacity of 5,44,000 bicycles as stated on their website. Continue reading “A DEFUNCT BICYCLE FACTORY”