Urban India is rediscovering the bicycle. We give you a quick guide to joining in on the ride
In the West, the 1890s are considered the Golden Age of cycling. After that, of course, the car took over. In less developed economies, the cycle never really went away. Even now, with the pace of change ever accelerating, large parts of our economy still run on pedal power.
It’s All About the Bike
Don’t cycle in normal exercise gear. Invest in good cycling shorts. The repetitive movements of cycling can cause chafing and rashes, and the right shorts can minimise, even eliminate those irritants.
(This story appears in the 19 March, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)