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Sify/BIG FM Cyclathon on World Environment Day - 5 June 2008

written by rohan_kini on June 3rd, 2008 @ 08:59 PM

Sify and Big FM join hands to leverage as many brownie-points as they can by having a Bicycle Themed World Environment Day. More details on the Sify.com website.

Here are some Bangalore Specific details about the event as sent to us. (this is held across India, so check out the link for the plan in other metros)

A Brief of the event
  • This is an activity sponsored by Sify. The activity is on 5th June 2008 (World Environment Day), morning 7 am to 8 am. (3Km)
  • The start point is Fame Lido and end point is Cubbon Park.
  • The activity will start with a cyclathon where Big Rj / celebrity will flag off the activity. They will apparently try and bike too (Yipee)
  • The activity aims at promoting the cause of environment protection and the benefits of cycling.
  • 14 cycles are given on-air and 1 cycle is given on-ground as gratification.
  • Ambulance and a gen physician will be present.

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  • ravi on 04 Jun 09:25

    Hey Rohan, Do u plan to join? ~ Ravi

  • Gautam on 04 Jun 21:43

    It's great that this is happening, but I can't help think they could have aimed for a leetle bit more than 3kms!

  • anand on 05 Jun 10:47

    Dear friends, Wish you a happy environments day. Today, I feel proud for my 1 months hard work towards the welfare of our environment as well as our nation. Since from last 1 month I have been cycling the house to office distance to and fro. I have no more desire to own a motorcycle. Infact I have following gains from this routine. 1. Cycling has saved my time (1 hr/day). As the BMTC route is lenthy and time consuming. It takes me only half an hour to cover 7 Km compare to 1 hr lengthy and tiring bus journey. 2.It has made me more agile.There is no need to spend on jogging and excercise etc. 3.Very much economical. I had to spend nearly 550 Rs for my monthly bus pass. But with nominal repairy charges of 100 to 150, I can save nearly 300 Rs/month. My eco-friendly vehicle has changed my life style in Bangalore. On this special day lets strengthen our determination and pledge not to get our bums off the saddle. Proud cyclist, Anand.

  • ROhan Kini on 06 Jun 20:53

    Ravi - Sorry dude. Just saw the comment. Nope I didnt go :)

    Anand - Fantastic dude. Really inspirational ! Way to go. Wishing you all the best in spreading the good word ! You otto be proud !

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