trying to influence the management to set aside some shower rooms for folks like us…the battle goes on

let us keep the flag flying!

I am in state of awe …. completely speechless right now with a big lump in my throat! But considering, I have to type and not talk … here goes

Its amazing to see the lovely job you have been doing! I have always been fascinated about cycling all through my childhood and after months of contemplation, got myself a bike here in Brussels. Considering the jam packed roads of early morning traffic here as well, it does feel great to cycle to work and back.

Although I have always been in a dilemma about cycling in Bangalore, looks like you guys are making a difference in trying to bring about awareness of cycling there! I would definitely love to participate in something when I get back

I’ve used bikes to commute to school in India (my commute to school was almost 8 kms!). Indian roads might be extremely crazy but other drivers on the road are always on the lookout for cyclists and two-wheelers but Singaporean drivers are not used to this.

I had a bike when I was in Sweden and it was only in Europe that I finally experienced how fun biking can be! Roads are empty, there are usually separate biker paths (and city maps come with biker paths properly indicated). Almost all places have separate spaces allocated for bikers to lock their bikes safely.

@Christian Haha. The point is that because of the traffic, it is better to take up cycling because you’ll reach the destination faster!

@Sashank I disagree with the point that you will be exposed to pollution for more time - First, you’ll reach your destination usually faster and Second, the only other safer alternative is that you don’t go out of your home But I agree with the smaller roads, then again, it’s easier to squeeze through and get out of the situation.

@Anil Hehe, longer cycling adventures will still take some time, but someday for sure Do let me know of your adventures.

@Satish They have foreign brand cycles such as ‘Giant’.

@Shaon That sounds like fun, cycling to your university … Yeah, helmets are important but we mention that when the person gets into cycling, I didn’t want to list it here was an ‘advantage’

I used to cycle to university every day I had class here in Sydney - but only stopped when I started a consulting role and needed to travel to clients offices all over the city.

Don’t forget to encourage the use of helmets whilst cycling too Swaroop!

Good luck convincing people about cycling in Bang. Guys just go out and try you will be faster than the cars

Cycling In Bangalore Traffic

1. More time you are exposed to pollution ( you are not getting healthier because you are cycling , you may lose health )

2. Most of the roads inside city does not have proper sidewalks , i dont know where you want to lift the cycle and go in traffic jam .

But as u say If most of them does this and it would be really good , for the pollution would be less

Cycling in BLR…

Daily…

In that horrible struggle for life that’s BLR traffic. I’m admirative. Do you have some special arrangements with ${DEITY} to be still alive?

Seriously speaking, I fully support this, indeed. Congrats!