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  1. Morning, Necklace Road and Cycling

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    / March 15, 2012 / 2 Comments
    Hyderabad’s 3 km long Necklace Road is to turn a cycling and pedestrian zone between 5 and 7 am, starting March 18. The initiative, jointly promoted by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Hyderabad Bicycling Club, is called `Bicyclone’. In the run-up to the International Biodiversity Conference to be...

  2. Vizag on the right track

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    / February 24, 2012 / Leave a comment
    The City of Destiny is showing the way. The Hindu reports that the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation plans to introduce a community cycling initiative over 10.5 sq km of roads in downtown Vizag. Already `No motor vehicle’ zones across 20 km of roads is in place. Way to go, Vizag!

  3. The bicing on the cake

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    / August 11, 2011 / Leave a comment
    By Piyush Ranjan Rout   Yes, public bicycle sharing schemes in cities worldwide ease traffic congestion. But that is not the sole plus they achieve. They also save lives and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote good health. Public Bicycle schemes are becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world,...

  4. A Sunday and 12 bicycles

    Posted by Arun Katiyar
    / June 26, 2011 / 2 Comments
    By Arun Katiyar   Twelve of us – Aravind, Anuj, John, Jyotis, Madan, Manoj, Rubi, Sanjay, Siva, Srini, Vallari, Arun – went on a bicycle ride this morning to Pearl Valley on the outskirts of Bangalore. Twelve? Ready to do 82 km? Think about it. What’s with these guys? We...

  5. Did you ride to work today?

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    / May 16, 2011 / 3 Comments
    By Piyush Ranjan Rout   A great city is not guaged by its buildings or freeways but by whether a child is safe on a bicycle or a woman can easily walk on the streets. However, many of our cities are designed and planned to facilitate cars. How long will...

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