MMR CYCLIST MEET-UP 2023 HELD IN THANE

MMR CYCLIST MEET-UP 2023 HELD IN THANE

A meet-up of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR cyclist) that includes the cities of Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar and Panvel was held on the 19th of November at Thane city. Over 200 cyclists participated in the ride and meet-up programme.

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INTERNATIONAL CARGO BIKE FESTIVAL BETTER THAN EVER

INTERNATIONAL CARGO BIKE FESTIVAL BETTER THAN EVER

On Friday 24th November, the doors of RAI Amsterdam will open at 10am for the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) and Fully Charged LIVE Europe. This year’s ICBF will showcase over 60 pedal-powered brands from around the world, with a test track and an international speaking programme. And the ICBF will launch Carrier – its new cargo bike magazine.

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CYCLING IN AHMEDABAD

CYCLING IN AHMEDABAD

My quest for travel has just begun and this year I had set a target to visit one international destination and two Indian cities. Everything worked as planned and I travelled to the Netherlands in June, Hyderabad city to see the solar roof cycling track in September. And finally, I visited Ahmedabad in October specifically to see Mahatma Gandhi’s Bicycle. Have you seen it?

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JIO MUMBAI CYCLOTHON 2023 PRESS CONFERENCE AND JERSEY LAUNCH

JIO MUMBAI CYCLOTHON 2023 PRESS CONFERENCE AND JERSEY LAUNCH

Cyclothon and critical mass events are a great way of nurturing a cycling eco-system. Gear up for the second season of Mumbai’s most awaited cycling event ‘Jio Sustainibility Cyclothon’ which will be held on 17th December 2023. Champ Endurance, the organizers have released its new and refreshing Jersey at a press conference meet held on 27th October 2023 at the Radio Presidency Club, Colaba.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: CHIRAG SHAH FROM THANE

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: CHIRAG SHAH FROM THANE

Every month I intend to bring a spotlight on one cyclist from around the world. I introduce the cyclist briefly by talking about their major accomplishments and do a rapid-fire question and answer segment.

This month I am featuring Chirag Shah – a young cycling entrepreneur and an activist from Thane city in India.

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BUDDHA UNCLE IS CYCLING ALL INDIA TO SAVE ENVIRONMENT

BUDDHA UNCLE IS CYCLING ALL INDIA TO SAVE ENVIRONMENT

47-year-old Omesh Bhagat aka Buddha Uncle is on a all India cycling tour with a message to save the environment. He started his journey on 5th May 2023 from Faridabad and has pedaled 13000 kms so far. He plans to cover the whole of south India before moving back to the Northern region where he belongs.

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INDIA’S 1ST SOLAR ROOF CYCLE TRACK IN HYDERABAD

INDIA’S 1ST SOLAR ROOF CYCLE TRACK IN HYDERABAD

India’s first 23 km long Solar Roof Cycle Track is built in Hyderabad, ready to be launched on 1st October 2023, and boasts of several amenities for safety of cyclists while promoting eco-friendly development.

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GANPATI DARSHAN IN MUMBAI ON A KROSS BICYCLE

GANPATI DARSHAN IN MUMBAI ON A KROSS BICYCLE

“Om Shree Ganeshaya Namaha”. This mantra means “Lord Ganesha, I offer prayers to you”. This mantra is often used to start a new project; hence I am quoting this at the beginning of this blog to seek Ganesha’s blessings.

Get set as I take you for Ganpati darshan through a virtual tour of few Ganpati Pandals in Mumbai on a Kross bicycle and highlight the eco-friendly way of celebrating the Indian festival. Pandal hopping on a bicycle is my own unique approach of exploring the deities fascinating avatars in a sustainable way.

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MARK RUTTE CYCLES IN BANGALORE; ERIK SOLHEIM IN HYDERABAD

MARK RUTTE CYCLES IN BANGALORE; ERIK SOLHEIM IN HYDERABAD

Two big things happened to the Indian cycling this week. Prime Minister of the Netherlands cycled in Bangalore with Sathya Sankaran, the bicycle mayor of Bangalore. And Erik Solheim, former environment minister of Norway cycled in Hyderabad city with Santhana Selvan, the bicycle mayor of Hyderabad.

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