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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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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INDIA’S LEADING PUBLIC BICYCLE-SHARING SERVICE MYBYK FORAYS INTO KOCHI

INDIA’S LEADING PUBLIC BICYCLE-SHARING SERVICE MYBYK FORAYS INTO KOCHI

Ahmedabad-headquartered public bicycle sharing (PBS) operator MYBYK has launched its services in Kochi today with support from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and Cochin Smart City Mission Limited (CSML).

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“CYCLING IS IN OUR DNA” – H.E. MARTEN VAN DEN BERG

“CYCLING IS IN OUR DNA” – H.E. MARTEN VAN DEN BERG

The Pandemic resulted in short-term benefits to the environment with clean air and blue skies. Pedaling with a force to latch onto this golden opportunity are the advocacy groups and non-profit organizations, which are leaving no stone unturned to convert the miniscule gains into long term advantages.

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CYCLING GETS COLORFUL WITH RANGOLI ART

CYCLING GETS COLORFUL WITH RANGOLI ART

Cyclegiri group in Chandigarh organised ‘Rangoli’ competition ahead of Diwali with environmental messages.

Local community got involved to create bright-colored artworks with meaningful designs highlighting growing concerns of air pollution and road safety.

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CITIZEN MOVEMENT PICKS UP PACE AS AHMEDABAD CYCLES4CHANGE

CITIZEN MOVEMENT PICKS UP PACE AS AHMEDABAD CYCLES4CHANGE

Ahmedabad rose to a refreshing morning amidst social distancing and masked cyclists riding their two wheels. The Moto: demand cycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure under the India Cycles4Change campaign.

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