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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
Corporates
Government
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
Weigh less. Wait LessLess Waste. Less WaistSupport Global
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