Bandra's streets witness a new spin with the Bandra Cyclists Club injecting freshness into lazy mornings
Mumbai is not just a city that never sleeps, but also one that wakes up early. The spirit of Mumbai can be seen in the midnight hustle and bustle and witnessed in the wee hours of the day. Be it the midnight motor cyclists at Marine Drive zooming past the sea waves or the jogging enthusiasts seen by mornings at Juhu beach, life is full of activity in every nook and corner of Mumbai.
And, for some people, the bumpy roads and cluttered streets don't make a difference. While the city has a lot of interest groups and clubs organising fun events, we were intrigued by a revolutionary group of spunky cyclists, popularly known as the Bandra Cyclists Club. Every morning, the members get together for daily rides in and around the by-lanes of Bandra.
These free spirits comprise cycling enthusiasts ranging from the age of 13–50 years. Founded by Chandni Tolani with the simple aim of getting some company to ride in and around Bandra, the Bandra Cyclists Club now boasts of a 450-member group in a span of just three years. It actively sets routes and organises rides for its members.
"Being a resident of Bandra, the traffic scene is something that annoys and irritates me the most. I am a cycling enthusiast and I prefer riding to places in the vicinity instead of driving or taking an autorickshaw. Besides the health aspect, we can reduce the pollution in the suburbs by switching to cycling and even get to meet some interesting and like-minded people. Those are reasons enough to join this club," asserts Tolani.
The humble cycle has, indeed, made a powerful comeback on the streets of Bandra. Reliving your childhood and spinning the wheels of your bicycle on the road are not far-fetched dreams anymore. Spot these cyclists in Bandra on an early morning and don't forget to enroll into their club. You never know, you could be a part of the city's next cycling marathon. So, are you ready to spin some fun into your life?
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