Pedal away every Sunday
Sunday Revolution, a group formed by a knee surgeon and his friends, invites cycling enthusiasts to be part of weekend dose of fun and good health
By Yogesh Avasthi
Posted On Saturday, April 03, 2010 (http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article§name=News%20-%20City§id=3&contentid=2010040320100403031228800eeaefa73)
Every Sunday, all 40 members of the group cover 100-150 kms on their bicycles
No time to hit the gym? Get a cycle and start pedalling every Sunday. It is a sureshot way to stay healthy and fit, says knee surgeon Harsh Shah, who along with friends Gaurav Shah and Bhaas Bapat has formed a group — Sunday Revolution. The group members, all passionate cyclists, hit the roads every Sunday to keep themselves in shape and to promote a greener way of living.
Says Harsh: “I have been cycling in and around Ahmedabad for the last eight years. Bhas and Gaurav joined me five-six years ago.”
He adds, “We have been cycling long distance regularly. We cover 100-150 km every Sunday and cover 50-75 km during the week.”
The trio claims to have cycled 550 km — from Porbandar to Sabarmati — in just three days. They have covered 900 km-distance in a week.
Adds Harsh: “Being a knee surgeon, I often recommend cycling to my patients. Then I thought of letting everyone else know about the benefits of cycling.”
You too can be part of Sunday Revolution
On April 4, the group will cycle to Thol village. The journey begins from Pakwan Restaurant near Judges Bungalows at 6 am. For more information mail in to: orthoshah@gmail.com.
Initially, the group had only 12 members.
He says, “We would start from Judge’s Bungalow Road, cover some distance on S P ring road, take a U-turn and come back. As word spread, more and more people joined and we began covering longer distances. Today we have nearly 40 members in the age group of 12 to 58. There are doctors, businessmen, IT professionals and housewives too.”
As a part of ‘Sunday Revolution’, the group also makes an effort to inculcate discipline and love of cycling among their members.
They will be conducting various workshops to make people understand the types of cycles, how to choose a correct cycle, functioning of cycle, various adjustments, safety issues, riding techniques, servicing the cycle, quick puncture repair and health issues related to cycling.
By Yogesh Avasthi
Posted On Saturday, April 03, 2010 (http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article§name=News%20-%20City§id=3&contentid=2010040320100403031228800eeaefa73)
No time to hit the gym? Get a cycle and start pedalling every Sunday. It is a sureshot way to stay healthy and fit, says knee surgeon Harsh Shah, who along with friends Gaurav Shah and Bhaas Bapat has formed a group — Sunday Revolution. The group members, all passionate cyclists, hit the roads every Sunday to keep themselves in shape and to promote a greener way of living.
Says Harsh: “I have been cycling in and around Ahmedabad for the last eight years. Bhas and Gaurav joined me five-six years ago.”
He adds, “We have been cycling long distance regularly. We cover 100-150 km every Sunday and cover 50-75 km during the week.”
The trio claims to have cycled 550 km — from Porbandar to Sabarmati — in just three days. They have covered 900 km-distance in a week.
Adds Harsh: “Being a knee surgeon, I often recommend cycling to my patients. Then I thought of letting everyone else know about the benefits of cycling.”
On April 4, the group will cycle to Thol village. The journey begins from Pakwan Restaurant near Judges Bungalows at 6 am. For more information mail in to: orthoshah@gmail.com.
Initially, the group had only 12 members.
He says, “We would start from Judge’s Bungalow Road, cover some distance on S P ring road, take a U-turn and come back. As word spread, more and more people joined and we began covering longer distances. Today we have nearly 40 members in the age group of 12 to 58. There are doctors, businessmen, IT professionals and housewives too.”
As a part of ‘Sunday Revolution’, the group also makes an effort to inculcate discipline and love of cycling among their members.
They will be conducting various workshops to make people understand the types of cycles, how to choose a correct cycle, functioning of cycle, various adjustments, safety issues, riding techniques, servicing the cycle, quick puncture repair and health issues related to cycling.
