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Does this apply to you ?Maybe Not ! Think again.

The World isGETTING FAT

TrafficCONGESTIONIn 2003, traffic congestion delayedpeople 7 billion hours worldwideand wasted Five Billion gallons of fuel.

ENVIRONMENTVehicles contribute to an estimated60-70% of urban air pollution.60% of the pollution created by caremissions happens in the first fewminutes of operation.

Congestion Trap

What solution willaddress these problems?The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the worlds most complicated problems

HOW THE BICYCLESOLVES THE PROBLEMHealth IssuesBicycling Burns 500-700 calories per hour.Driving a car burns 5-20.Environmental IssuesCars produce 60-70% of urban air pollution.Bicycles produce 0%.Congestion Issues50% of car trips taken are less than 2 miles long.

A bicycle ride to thisVenue (~15km)Saved about 150 bucks15-20 minutes fasterI did not pollute1 hr of cardio ~500 caloriesEnjoyed it too !

Healthy

How fast, how far ?Ravi 21km in 55minsRohan 11km in 25minsPramod 6km in 12minsSiva 4km in 15minsActual NumbersThe Bicycle is consistently the fastest means of transport

Safe?Stats show that cycling is safer thanwalking! Do you think its safe?

Community

Weekend RidesMonthly Races

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Its time to get involved.HERES HOW1.Join a local bicycling club2.Get on a good bicycle3.Give short distances a shot4.Try riding to work over a weekend5.Get a riding buddy

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