Showing Love For the City By Pedaling Hard – The Hyderabad Cycling Revolution at Parade Grounds
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A revolution on bicycles? It may not sound like much, but the smallest steps make the biggest impact. And to show everyone how passionate and committed they are to their beloved city, cyclists in Hyderabad turned up in huge numbers for the third edition of the Hyderabad Cycling Revolution (HCR) on May 7 2023.
The event, hosted jointly by the state government, TSRTC and Hyderabad Metro, helps spread awareness about the benefits of using a cycle in urban communities. Other than the obvious advantages to personal health, cycling also helps reduce the carbon impact in major cities and de-congests the roads. Touting a formula of ‘active mobility’, the government is pushing for greater personal reliance on cycling and public transport, rather than using a motor vehicle for small distances.
The push, headed by Hyderabad’s bicycle mayor Santhana Selvan, is definitely a step in the right direction and has contributed towards engaging citizens, schools and students towards the mission. Want to be connected to the city even more? Dust off that old bike, get it fixed up and take a ride through the beautiful, cycle-friendly lanes of Hyderabad. The thrill of the morning air as you work your pedals is sure to bring a new perspective that refreshes your mind.
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