13km cycle rally to promote physical fitness

Time of India

03-06-2025

Prayagraj: Claiming that cycling has five key benefits, including weight loss, reducing stress and anxiety, improving brain function, cardiovascular exercise and saving money, the citizens of Sangam City on Tuesday celebrated World Bicycle Day (June 3) to promote cycling among all age group for physical fitness.
A group of volunteers organised a 13 km cycle rally to promote cycling among people of all ages terming it a simple, affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transport that also offers multiple health benefits. Noted environmentalist Ajay Krantikari, who claimed to cover over one lakh km by cycle in the past 20 years, said, "I have been cycling for the past two decades to promote environment conservation, saving fuel, and ending pollution along with better health across the state.
" Doctors claim that cycling helps in burning calories and reduce body fat, making it an effective exercise for weight loss. Similarly, short-distance cycling reduces fuel expenses and eliminates the stress of traffic congestion.
A senior health expert said cycling is an excellent cardio workout that strengthens the heart, lungs, and muscles, and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Besides, regular cycling also helps in releasing endorphins, the 'feel-good' hormones, which reduce stress and anxiety levels.