World Bicycle Day 2024: Bicycle craze continues to grow in Bokaro, with a daily market of Rs 80 to 90 thousand.
Ranjith Kumar, Bokaro: Bokaro has a daily market of 80 to 90 thousand bicycles. There are currently 12 major cycle shops in the district. Cycles worth Rs.20 to 25 lakhs are sold every month from here. At the same time, a dozen small shops operate. But now many shopkeepers have moved away from the bicycle market due to the changing nature. But the cycle craze is not over yet. This is the reason why everyone from commoners to special people buy it. The working class needs ordinary bicycles. At the same time, the choice of elite people is the stylist cycle. Whereas, children have a craze for gear bicycles. Today cycling has become a part of exercise. This is why everyone from children to old people go cycling in the morning. Because of this, cycling continues to be promoted. What daily cyclists say, I love cycling, says Harsh of Sector 6, Bokaro. Regardless of the weather, every morning I wake up and cycle for an hour. Meanwhile, Gautham Kumar Singh, a teacher living in Sector 6, says, “I continue to cycle. This is the best way to prevent diseases. Dr. Manoj Srivastava, Dr. Shahnawaz Anwar, Rajesh Kumar and Gupteshwar Singh cycle about 25 kilometers daily. They say cycling is good for health and a great way to keep the environment safe. We go to work daily by bicycle. Also Read: Bokaro: Girl dies of snakebite in Komia, DC would have called for strict action, doctors say cycling has dozens of benefits. By being healthy, we can keep society healthy from an environmental point of view. The body of a person over 30 years of age consumes approximately 2000 calories. Other physical activities including cycling can cut up to 900 calories. Cycling for an hour every day burns about 300 calories. One should cycle for 30 to 60 minutes daily. Dr. Arvind Kumar, Deputy Superintendent, Sadar Hospital, has 4,000 to 35,000 bicycles. Most people demand bicycles up to Rs 5,000. Due to money problem people are buying less bicycles. Every day 150 to 160 people inquire about the bicycle. Before buying a bicycle, they complain of obesity, leg pain etc. Accordingly, they request to give the bicycle. Behind buying a bicycle lies the secret to better health. Uday Kumar, Bihar Cycle, Chas World Bicycle Day started on 3rd June 2018. World Bicycle Day was celebrated for the first time in the world on 3 June 2018. World Bicycle Day has been celebrated every year since then. 2023 marks the sixth World Bicycle Day. The United Nations declared World Bicycle Day to be celebrated to promote a common, cheap, reliable, clean and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. After independence in 1947, bicycles became an essential part of India's transport system for decades. Especially from 1960 to 1990, most households in India had a bicycle. It was the most powerful and economical means of personal transportation. Benefits of cycling: Better heart health, weight control, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, strengthens body muscles, can reduce the risk of cancer, prevents arthritis and plays an important role in strengthening bones to give better tone to muscles, reduces stress, and is an excellent form of exercise. Added The post World Bicycle Day 2024: Bicycle craze continues to grow in Bokaro, every day market fetches Rs 80 to 90 thousand appeared first on Prabhat Kabar.