Cycling in Pakistan

[pakistancycling]

Why there is no or Limited scope of cycling in Pakistan .

[keysersoze]

Originally Posted by pakistancycling

Why there is no or Limited scope of cycling in Pakistan .

I would suggets a number of factors.mainly the roads (condition) and the the people who drive upon them. It's a shame because it would help in lots of ways if people could cycle.

I would use a road and mountain bike whilst training but the thought of doing the same in PAK would send a shiver down my spine.

[pakistancycling]

i agree with you "keysersoze" the roads are very important for cycling . On the other hand it is not necessary that you can only do cycling as profession but you can also do cycling for your daily life activities . by doing this we can reduce the demand for petrol and indirectly it will help in bringing down the petrol prices.

[keysersoze]

Originally Posted by pakistancycling

i agree with you "keysersoze" the roads are very important for cycling . On the other hand it is not necessary that you can only do cycling as profession but you can also do cycling for your daily life activities . by doing this we can reduce the demand for petrol and indirectly it will help in bringing down the petrol prices.

Whilst it would be a good thing. it would help polution. help with the health of people at large and reduce energy requirements for Pakistan you have to bear in mind a number of points

1. Cycling has long been seen as a poor mans transport. china is a prime example of this. The moment people have a little money they want to move up and get cars. (Ironically a lot of rich people here buy expensive bikes and cycle to work for the exercise)

2. It's still dangerous on Pakistan's roads. I'ts bad enough if you have a car I shudder to think about a idiot driver killing cyclists through error.

[snoeren]

What about this race? I really would like to participate

cycling-international-tour-de-pakistan

[ahashmi248]

Its very good and latest news for us...........when will it start?