The World Health Organization (WHO) states that cycling can reduce the risk of cancers, heart disease, and diabetes that are prevalent in sedentary lifestyles

1. Cycling

2. Background
• The origin of cycling has its roots in the
gardens of the Palais Royal in Paris, France.
• In 1791, the Comte de Sivrac was spotted
riding a rigid two-wheeled contraption called a
celerifere.
• Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century
and now number approximately one billion
worldwide.

3. • They are the principal means of transportation
in many parts of the world
• The World Health Organization (WHO) states
that cycling can reduce the risk of cancers,
heart disease, and diabetes that are prevalent
in sedentary lifestyles. .

4. In India
• The first one came up in Calcutta. We're
talking about the 1890s, and during this clubs
were there for both Indians as well as
Europeans.
• The Europeans always had an eye for
exploring, and influenced Indians with new
ideas. By 1910s, bicycle races and touring had
also become popular.

5. Benefits of Cycling That Will Make You Love It More

6. Health Benefits:
1. Build Muscle
2. ​Cut Fat
3. Strengthen Your Legs
4. ​Decrease Your Stress
5. ​Save Your Knees
6. Breathe Deep
7. ​Cheer Up
8. ​Reduce Anxiety
9. ​Stretch Yourself
10. ​Sleep Better
11. ​Boost Your Libido
12. ​Heart Healthy
13. ​Work Those Lungs
14. ​Improve Your Cholesterol
15. ​Fight Cancer
16. ​Control Diabetes
17. Boost Your Brain Power
18. Eat Frequently
19. Improve Your Blood Pressure
20. Get Addicted
21. Be In Tune with Your Body
22. Look Younger
23. Regulate Your Digestion
24. Keep Disease at Bay
25. Improve Bone Structure
26. Live Longer
27. Treat Arthritis
28. Your Newborn Will Thank You
29. Stay Hydrated
30. Wake up
31. Improve Posture

7. Environmental Benefits:
1. Save on CO2Click to Tweet
2. ​Reduce Smog
3. ​Cut Noise Pollution
4. ​Use less Space
5. ​No Idling
6. ​Use less Resources
7. ​Leave batteries behind
8. ​Save trees
9. ​Reduce Water Pollution
10. ​Save Animals
Economic Benefits:
1. Bikes Are Cheaper Than Cars
2. ​Use Public Bikes
3. Save on Gas
4. ​Save on Parking
5. ​Drop Your Insurance
6. ​Get around Faster
7. ​Support Local Businesses
8. ​Learn to be a Mechanic
9. Cut Your Healthcare Costs
10. Spend Less
11. Reduce Road Wear
12. ​Improve Tourism
13. ​Get a Cash Bonus
14. Cut Your Tax Bill
15. ​Drop Your Gym Membership

8. Social Benefits:
1. Make New Friends
2. ​Belong to a Club
3. Spend quality time
together
4. ​Create Memories
5. Teach Others
6. ​Make It a Family Affair
7. ​Support Charity
8. ​Be More Interesting
9. Get More Dates
Transport Benefits:
1. Learn Local Roads
2. ​Avoid Traffic
3. ​Improve Your Navigational
Skills
4. Explore New Places
5. Access to Bike Paths
6. ​One less Car on the Road

9. Sports Benefits:
1. Injury Prevention
2. Cross-Training Is Key
3. Recover From Injury
4. ​Tailor Your Intensity
5. Build Explosive Strength
6. Improve Your Endurance
7. Practice at the Redline
8. Get Faster
9. Train without Injury
10. Build Aerobic Capacity
11. Create a Training Plan
12. Stay in Shape through the winter
13. ​Get Competitive
14. Balance Better
15. ​Learn to use your Body Weight
16. Build Mental Fortitude
17. Find Inner Peace
18. Rep Your Style
19. Be More Resourceful
20. Be More Adventurous
21. Don’t Waste A Nice Day
22. See the World
23. Improve Your Productivity
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25. Boost Creative Breakthroughs
26. Learn Self-Sufficiency
27. Snack More
28. Drink More Beer
29. Have More Fun
30. Get In a Training Rhythm
31. Improve Reflexes
32. Personal Benefits

10. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
1. Denmark
• Denmark often takes the crown for being the
best country in the world for cyclists,.
• The small country boasts over 12,000km of
cycle routes.
• Getting around the capital is additionally
made easier by the ‘Green Wave’ system,

11. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
2. The Netherlands
• Although Denmark is a frequent first-place in
rankings for pro-cycling countries,
• The Netherlands is often runner up thanks to
their bike-friendly culture.
• Routes are highly accommodating for cyclists,
with roundabouts featuring dedicated cycle
lanes.

12. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
3. France
• As the home (naturally) to the Tour de France, it only makes
sense that France features on the list as a top destination
for keen cyclists.
• France implemented a national cycling strategy earlier this
year and is aiming to make two-wheeled transport a much
more appealing option for citizens in the future.
• This includes rolling out cycling education Programmes in
schools, as well as enabling tax relief or financial incentives
for bicycle users.

13. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
4. Sweden
• While it can be a bit chilly to get around in
winter,
• Bike rental services are present across the
country,
• As well as ‘basic’ bikes, Sweden also supports
electric bicycles, sometimes known as ‘e-
bikes’.

14. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
5. Slovenia
• Slovenia perhaps isn’t the first country that
springs to mind when one thinks of cycling..
• These latter give cyclists the priority at
junctions.
• Outside of cities, Slovenia also offers cyclists
lake circuits and idyllic rural roads,

15. Around the world on two wheels: Six of the best
countries for cycling
6. Japan
• Japan is an excellent country for cycling enthusiasts, even
before it hosts the 2020 Olympic Games.
• Japan’s support for cyclists hasn’t been the best in previous
decades, but with the coming Games there has been a
definite push to make the nation a haven for cyclists.
• In addition to rolling out cycling safety courses across the
country,
• It’s getting easier to cycle across the world with every
passing year, but these are the countries where you can get
into gear right now and get those wheels rolling.

16. University / Institute for Cycling
Sl.
No.
Name Site Name Email ID Contact no
1 United Bicycle Institute https://bikeschool.c
om
Phone: (541) 488-
1121
Ashland U.S.A
2 Cycling Institute in India https://sportsautho
rityofindia.nic.in
saiadmnjns1982@g
mail.com
011-24369781
India
3 National Cycling institute Milton http://ncirevolution
.com
admin@ncirevoluti
on.com
Milton
Canada
4 Indoor Cycling Institute https://www.indoor
cyclinginstitute.com
03333448320
England
5 Serotta International Cycling Institute https://www.serott
acyclinginstitute.co
m
SICIgetfit@gmail.co
m
(617) 852-0673
America

17. University / Institute for Cycling
Sl.
N
o.
Name Site Name Email ID Contact no
6 Charlatte Cycling Institute https://charlotteshou
lder.com
(704) 384-1991
America
7 Urban Cycling Institute https://urbancyclingi
nstitute.com
http://campus.uva
.nl/roeterseiland
+31205255387
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
8 Forest Research Institute
Malaysia Cycling
https://gokayu.com Kualalumpur
Malaysia
9 Australian Institute Sport
Cycling
https://www.sportau
s.gov.au
info@sportingscho
ols.gov.au
+61 407 135 280
Australia
1
0
Australian Institute of
Health and Welfare
Cycling
https://www.ais.gov.
au/
Australia
1
1
UCI World Cycling Satellite
Centre’s Aigle
https://www.uci.org acccj@csc.or.jp +81-558-79-0004
Aigle, Switzerland

18. Federation/ NGO working on Cycling
Sl.No
.
Name Site Name Email ID Contact no
1 Cycling Federation
of India
http://cyclingfederationofin
dia.org
cyclingfederation
ofindia@gmail.co
m
+91 11-
23753528
Delhi, India
2 Sports Authority of
India/ National
Cycling Academy
https://sportsauthorityofin
dia.nic.in
spmspc.sai@gmail
.com
011-23094832
Delhi.India
3 World Bicycling
Relief
Organization/Global
Bicycling Charity
https://worldbicyclerelief.or
g
Chicago
USA
4 World Cycling
Alliance
https://www.worldcyclingall
iance.org
marcio@worldcycl
ingalliance.org
+32 2 880 92
74
Brussels,
Belgium

19. Federation/ NGO working on Cycling
Sl.No. Name Site Name Email ID Contact no
5 European Cycling
Foundation
https://ecf.com office@ecf.com +32 2 880 92 74
Belgium
6 Synergy Foundation
Nashik
https://www.synergyfou
ndation.org.in
synergyfoundation
.nsk@gmail.com
+91 98230
64960
Adgaonkar
Jewels,
Nasik, India
7 Kyiv Cycling
Association (Ukain)
http://avk.org.ua +38 097 119 11
42
Ukraine
8 BHUMI- Bengaluru https://www.bhumi.ngo contact@bhumi.ng
o
95-6557-6557
Bengaluru
India