DUTCH MOBILITY EXPERT GEERT KLOPPENBURG VISITS MUMBAI FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH

DUTCH MOBILITY EXPERT GEERT KLOPPENBURG VISITS MUMBAI FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH

One of the Netherlands top transport minds ‘Geert Kloppenburg’ recently made a visit to Mumbai for his research project about the existing transportation systems and how it can be made better. This blog captures the highlights from his ten day visit.

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VISIT TO THE TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA

VISIT TO THE TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA

While I was planning my visit to see the great Taj Mahal in Agra, I came across numerous blogs and websites which gives useful travel tips and things to do in Agra.

And when I returned back to Mumbai after visiting the Taj, I was wondering what to write about it in my blog?

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FULL TILT: IRELAND TO INDIA WITH A BICYCLE

FULL TILT: IRELAND TO INDIA WITH A BICYCLE

Full Tilt is a classic travelogue that describes the journey of Dervla Murphy from Ireland to India.

The author took the challenging expedition in January 1963 with her 2-year old bicycle named Rozinate.

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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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AWAY – A BOOK REVIEW

AWAY – A BOOK REVIEW

‘Away’ is the 2nd book by the author Dhruv Bogra. The first one was the best seller ‘Grit, Gravel and Gear’ in which he described his pan American journey from the Arctic to the Andes spanning 400 days and 18000 kms solo trip on a bicycle.

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CYCLING IN GOA – FROM SANGOLDA TO CHORAO ISLAND

CYCLING IN GOA – FROM SANGOLDA TO CHORAO ISLAND

Recently I traveled to Goa for an annual sales conference with my company. This was the first physical meet for all the employees after a gap of two and a half years.

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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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CYCLING CITY OF MY DREAM!

CYCLING CITY OF MY DREAM!

‘Good Morning’ – greeted Mr. Mehra while I was unlocking my Gazelle preparing to leave for work.

‘…good morning dear friend … have a nice day’ – I replied.

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A CHEMICAL ENGINEER TO A BICYCLE SELLER, A MASTERMIND BREAKAWAY

A CHEMICAL ENGINEER TO A BICYCLE SELLER, A MASTERMIND BREAKAWAY

Mumbai Engineer shifts gear, despite the odds Masterminds his way to build an aerodynamic career in cycling.

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LOCKDOWN INSPIRES A MAN IN PUNJAB TO CREATE WOODEN BICYCLE

LOCKDOWN INSPIRES A MAN IN PUNJAB TO CREATE WOODEN BICYCLE

A 40-year-old Carpenter in Punjab builds a wooden bicycle to beat lockdown blues, local citizens hail his achievement.

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