<p class="title">On the green route</p>.<p class="bodytext">Adventurous souls in the city have often taken varied routes to explore nature. The latest interest among the community of cyclists is cycle tourism. </p>.<div>Be it cycling an entire stretch or transporting the cycle to the spot from where the journey starts, </div>.<div>observing scenic locales on their cycling is a soulful experience for many.</div>.<div>Businessman Chethan Ram has been cycling for a while and says such tours are the best way to burn calories while reconnecting with nature. "Burning calories while enjoying movie-like locations is a blessing. </div>.<div>Driving a vehicle in and around the city can be tiring. Cycling cuts the monotony," he says. </div>.<p class="bodytext">Chethan organises rides with groups to places like Coorg, Chikkamagaluru and Sakleshpur. He says that it is interesting to experience climatic variations on a cycle. "It can be quite refreshing," he adds.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Observing the smallest details of nature en route can be a life-changing ride, which is one of the biggest aims of cycle tourism, notes civil engineer Kiran Kumar Raju.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I've cycled to places like Ooty, Shimla and Kerala. One explores a place very differently on a car or bike compared to a cycle. You concentrate more on the route and observe minute details," he adds. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He adds that taking part in a group activity like the 'Tour of Nilgiris' event helps one plan solo trips better.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It will be my third time at the 'Tour of Nilgiris 2017'. It's a great window for newbies to explore places. Events like this teach one about safety parameters like wearing a helmet, gloves, glasses, shoes and keeping items for hydration and nutrition handy," adds Kiran.</p>.<p class="bodytext">IT professional Venkateswara Rao Navanasi feels that cycling outside the city opens up one to varied experiences. "I have done solo trips and also travelled with friends. I have cycled at places like Madikere and Sultan Bathery. Away from the humdrum life of the city, such trips work as a great stressbuster and are a fun way of exploring a place," he says.</p>.<p class="bodytext">From the physical activity to mental relaxation, touring on cycles are a great window to the world, adds Venkateswara. </p>.<div>Seen as a peaceful way of travelling, project lead Rishyashringa J S feels that cycle touring has picked up more as it is environmental-friendly as well as a natural form of exercising. </div>.<div>"Coupling fitness with nature is a satisfying experience. Instead of spending a weekend </div>.<div>in the city battling the traffic, touring through natural spots is a great way to rejuvenate oneself," he adds. </div>
<p class="title">On the green route</p>.<p class="bodytext">Adventurous souls in the city have often taken varied routes to explore nature. The latest interest among the community of cyclists is cycle tourism. </p>.<div>Be it cycling an entire stretch or transporting the cycle to the spot from where the journey starts, </div>.<div>observing scenic locales on their cycling is a soulful experience for many.</div>.<div>Businessman Chethan Ram has been cycling for a while and says such tours are the best way to burn calories while reconnecting with nature. "Burning calories while enjoying movie-like locations is a blessing. </div>.<div>Driving a vehicle in and around the city can be tiring. Cycling cuts the monotony," he says. </div>.<p class="bodytext">Chethan organises rides with groups to places like Coorg, Chikkamagaluru and Sakleshpur. He says that it is interesting to experience climatic variations on a cycle. "It can be quite refreshing," he adds.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Observing the smallest details of nature en route can be a life-changing ride, which is one of the biggest aims of cycle tourism, notes civil engineer Kiran Kumar Raju.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I've cycled to places like Ooty, Shimla and Kerala. One explores a place very differently on a car or bike compared to a cycle. You concentrate more on the route and observe minute details," he adds. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He adds that taking part in a group activity like the 'Tour of Nilgiris' event helps one plan solo trips better.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It will be my third time at the 'Tour of Nilgiris 2017'. It's a great window for newbies to explore places. Events like this teach one about safety parameters like wearing a helmet, gloves, glasses, shoes and keeping items for hydration and nutrition handy," adds Kiran.</p>.<p class="bodytext">IT professional Venkateswara Rao Navanasi feels that cycling outside the city opens up one to varied experiences. "I have done solo trips and also travelled with friends. I have cycled at places like Madikere and Sultan Bathery. Away from the humdrum life of the city, such trips work as a great stressbuster and are a fun way of exploring a place," he says.</p>.<p class="bodytext">From the physical activity to mental relaxation, touring on cycles are a great window to the world, adds Venkateswara. </p>.<div>Seen as a peaceful way of travelling, project lead Rishyashringa J S feels that cycle touring has picked up more as it is environmental-friendly as well as a natural form of exercising. </div>.<div>"Coupling fitness with nature is a satisfying experience. Instead of spending a weekend </div>.<div>in the city battling the traffic, touring through natural spots is a great way to rejuvenate oneself," he adds. </div>
