<p>Over 2500 enthusiastic cyclists participated in a cycle rally around Agara lake near HSR Layout to promote cycling, as a part of the Bangalore Cycle Day event organised by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) on Sunday, in the City. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Totally, over 4,000 people participated in the event that included many programmes related to cycling and outdoor games. <br /><br />Inaugurating the event organised by Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets in association with DULT and various non-governmental organisations Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy called upon Bangaloreans to adopt the eco-friendly and healthy way of commuting by bicycles.<br /><br />Reviving street games<br /><br />Traditional street games like tug of war, street painting, gully cricket, chess and carrom were organised for the families which participated in the programme. <br /><br />Street games like badminton and fitness workshops were also held on the occasion.<br /><br />The campaign aims to involve government agencies with the public, to create a suitable environment for cyclists, through planning and development of better roads, cycle tracks and lanes, cycle rental schemes and city-wide cycle parking stands. <br /></p>
<p>Over 2500 enthusiastic cyclists participated in a cycle rally around Agara lake near HSR Layout to promote cycling, as a part of the Bangalore Cycle Day event organised by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) on Sunday, in the City. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Totally, over 4,000 people participated in the event that included many programmes related to cycling and outdoor games. <br /><br />Inaugurating the event organised by Bengaluru Coalition for Open Streets in association with DULT and various non-governmental organisations Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy called upon Bangaloreans to adopt the eco-friendly and healthy way of commuting by bicycles.<br /><br />Reviving street games<br /><br />Traditional street games like tug of war, street painting, gully cricket, chess and carrom were organised for the families which participated in the programme. <br /><br />Street games like badminton and fitness workshops were also held on the occasion.<br /><br />The campaign aims to involve government agencies with the public, to create a suitable environment for cyclists, through planning and development of better roads, cycle tracks and lanes, cycle rental schemes and city-wide cycle parking stands. <br /></p>
