In a developing country like India, cycles are the most commonly used modes of road transport. There is a strong cycling culture in India for cycle is a poor man’s vehicle. India, a country of villages thrives in the number of bicycles for, majority of people in India; most frequently use bicycles as a chief means of transport for commuting to work, shopping, schools, and colleges and for other general purposes. In India cycles are an essential modes of transport for the poor but for the rich, cycling is a hobby. For the old cycles provide a simple way to keep their health in good condition. Moderate cycling does not demand an exertion of a high order like other gymnastic devices and is thus highly suitable for the old. Bicycles in India, since their introduction in the 19th century have had considerably affected Indian society in industrial, social and cultural fields. Indeed, in India a child’s life begins with a cycle either two wheeled or three wheeled. All Indian families irrespective of their status
provide cycles for their children. And at the age of ten or twelve it becomes a sport for children.
Bicycles, with their mobility, recreational and fitness solutions have created a strong bike culture in India. Being an effective mode of transportation cycle is best for short to moderate distances. Compared to motor vehicles, bicycles give us innumerable benefits. Apart from exercise it provides an alternative to the use of fossil fuels cycles do not create noise or air pollution. Cycles reduce traffic congestion. They are easier to park .they are accessible on both roads and paths. These advantages are at less financial costs to the user as well as society. Moreover bicycles are greatly maneuverable.
India has a large market for bicycles. There are many leading companies in India that excel in the manufacturing of cycles catering to the needs and tastes of consumers. Companies like Hero Cycles, Avon Cycles, BSA Hercules, Atlas, Kaisar, EBike India and Petra are leading in manufacturing different kinds of bicycles suitable for sports, mountain hiking, and simple transportation and for fitness purposes. In India the first company that manufactured electric bicycles is Avon Cycles. Amazingly this new brand has the capacity of covering a distance of 40 kilometers on a single 36V lead acid, sealed and rechargeable battery. You can ride it at a maximum speed of 23kmph. Though expensive it has come as a solution for the urban people who are exposed to the severity of irritation of heavy road traffic, parking blues and pollution.
Bicycles have gained a great popularity as a form of recreation and are being used as children toys, adult fitness, military and police applications and competitive sports. The present Indian scenario of worst kind of traffic and environmental problems can come to an end if we switch on to bicycles as an effective means of transportation.
Vijay K Shetty, Platinum Level Author.
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