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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ARJIT SONI OF MYBYK MAKES IT TO SHARK TANK INDIA

ARJIT SONI OF MYBYK MAKES IT TO SHARK TANK INDIA

Arjit Soni is the Founder and CEO of MYBYK India. An environmentalist and a Chartered Accountant by qualification, he is passionate about solving urban mobility issues through cycling and public transport.

MYBYK is a public bicycle sharing service of Indian origin aimed at encouraging the use of bicycles by enhancing the ownership experience, making it hassle free and more convenient. MYBYK is also aimed at addressing the core issue of first and last mile connectivity associated with public transport thereby making it more accessible, convenient, economic and time efficient.

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BENGALURU BOY DEVELOPS FIRST LIVE BICYCLE COUNTER OF INDIA

BENGALURU BOY DEVELOPS FIRST LIVE BICYCLE COUNTER OF INDIA

18-year-old Nihar Thakkar from Bengaluru has developed an artificial intelligence – sensor – based first bicycle counter of India. The bicycle counter is fitted inside a digital signboard which counts the number of cyclists using the bicycle lane through the day. It re-sets at midnight and starts counting again.

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5 WAYS COMPANIES CAN ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO CYCLE TO WORK

5 WAYS COMPANIES CAN ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO CYCLE TO WORK

This is my Pre-pandemic photo – when everything was normal, offices were open and I used to cycle to work every Friday. I felt no shame in pedaling in formals, leather shoes and a backpack. The lack of shower facilities at my office did not affect my plan.

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MY FIRST RIDE ON A BROMPTON BICYCLE

MY FIRST RIDE ON A BROMPTON BICYCLE

I am delighted to share this news with the loyal readers of this blog and the public at large that a new Brompton folding bicycle has come to my house. It’s the standard steel black model, and technically termed as ‘M6L’ – where M stands for the handlebar, 6 is the gear speed and L is for the mudguards.

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE WORLD CAR FREE DAY WITH A FANCY WOMEN BIKE RIDE

WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE WORLD CAR FREE DAY WITH A FANCY WOMEN BIKE RIDE

On September 19th, 2021 more than 150 cities around the world including Istanbul, Paris, Vancouver, Berlin and London hosted the most vivid women created event for the 9th time in a row known as The Fancy Women Bike Ride (FWBR).

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STRYDER LAUNCHES INDIA’S MOST ECONOMICAL E-BIKES FOR URBAN RIDERS

STRYDER LAUNCHES INDIA’S MOST ECONOMICAL E-BIKES FOR URBAN RIDERS

Leading bicycle brand Stryder, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata International Limited, has stirred up India’s emerging e-bike segment with the introduction of Contino ETB 100 and Voltic 1.7 the next-gen eco-mobility options for the urban youth. The new range of ebikes are both economical and contains best-in-class features.

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INDIAN CYCLING GETS A BOOST – 25 CITIES QUALIFY IN THE 1ST SEASON OF CYCLES4CHANGE CHALLENGE

INDIAN CYCLING GETS A BOOST – 25 CITIES QUALIFY IN THE 1ST SEASON OF CYCLES4CHANGE CHALLENGE

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the list of Top 25 cities in the first season of India Cycles4Change Challenge.

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BIKE SHARING PAVES THE WAY TO ZERO EMISSION MOBILITY IN CITIES

BIKE SHARING PAVES THE WAY TO ZERO EMISSION MOBILITY IN CITIES

Bike use has boomed across Europe since the COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens have voted with their pedals and taken advantage of more time and space to ride and governments have backed them with more bike lanes.

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