Cycling

Rapid rise in number of students cycling to school, girls lead, finds study

There has been a rapid rise in the number of students cycling to school in rural areas and the "silent revolution" is being led by girls, especially in Bihar and West Bengal, new research has found. The scholars at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and the Narsee Monji Institute of Management Studies also found strong evidence that bicycle distribution schemes (BDS) have helped increase cycling in states where these were implemented and the biggest beneficiaries were rural girls. According to Srishti Agrawal, a PhD scholar at IIT-Delhi's Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Centre, gender norms, affordability of bicycles, distance to school, and safety on roads are likely the major determinants of cycling to school in India. "Nationally, cycling to school levels increased from 6.6 per cent to 11.2 per cent over the decade (2007 to 2017). These levels nearly doubled in rural India (6.3 per cent to 12.3 per cent) while remaining stable (7.8 per cent to 8.3 per cent) i

Ellen van Dijk to race Olympic time trial 6 weeks after fracturing ankle

Three-time world time trial champion Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands will compete in the race against the clock at the Paris Olympics, six weeks after fracturing her ankle during a training camp in Spain and requiring surgery. The Dutch Cycling Federation announced Wednesday that van Dijk would be ready for the Summer Games in just over a week, the culmination of a remarkable recovery that began with van Dijk riding in a cast. It sets up a potential showdown on the streets of Paris between her and Chloe Dygert, the reigning world time trial champion from the United States. From the moment I fell, I knew what I had to do: prepare myself for the Games," van Dijk said in a news release. "I am really looking forward to joining the team and showing something beautiful together in Paris. The Netherlands tied with Britain atop the medal table in cycling at the Tokyo Olympics, winning five golds and 12 medals in total. That included gold for Annemiek van Vleuten and bronze for Anna van de

Asian Games 2023: Indian Cyclist David Beckham finishes 8th in men's sprint

Indian cyclist David Beckham Elkatohchoongo's hopes of winning a medal at the Asian Games ended after he lost the quarterfinal match in men's sprint event at the Asian Games here on Thursday. David lost to Kaiya Ota after finishing 2.395 seconds behind the Japanese in the first race and 0.046 seconds in the second race at the sprint quarterfinal heat 2. He will now compete for 5th8th place in the event. Among others, Niraj Kumar finished in seventh place with 24 points in the men's Omnium Scratch race 1/4. In women's sprint, Triyasha Paul finished 0.722 seconds behind her opponent, Mina Sato of Japan, in the 1/16 final. Later in the day, the Indian will compete against South Korea's Hyeonseo Hwang in the repechage round, which gives her another shot of making it to the quarterfinals. In the qualifying round, Triyasha Paul finished at 15th place to sneek into the top 16 but compatriot Mayuri Dhanraj Lute ended at 17th positions to miss out. India had won its last medal in cycling

Rajnath Singh's son to become president of Cycling Federation of India

BJP's Noida MLA Pankaj Singh is set to be declared as the president of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) on Saturday after he emerged as the lone candidate for the top post. Not only Pankaj, all the other 24 members of the CFI executive council, will be elected unopposed during the election meeting to be held in Nainital, Uttarakhand, on Saturday. He will succeed former Punjab minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa, who has become ineligible to contest the elections under the Sports Code as he has served three terms (12 years since 2011) as head of CFI. Pankaj, son of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, served as president of Fencing Association of India for a brief period before resigning from the post in April last year, citing his "commitments as a legislator" in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Incumbent Maninder Pal Singh will also be re-elected as Secretary General for his second consecutive term as he is the lone candidate for the post. Sudeesh Kumar of Kerala will be the ...

Italy to host Tour de France bicycle race in June 2024 for the first time

Italy will host the start of the Tour de France for the first time in 2024. Race organisers confirmed on Wednesday that the "grand dpart" will take place on June 29 from Florence to Rimini to mark 100 years since Ottavio Bottecchia became the first Italian rider to win the Tour. Italy will host the first three stages of the 2024 race, which will end on July 21 in Nice instead of Paris because of the Olympic Games. It will be the first time since 1905 that the finish is not the French capital. The start was brought forward by one week, a customary change during an Olympic year.

Make cycling part of life to remain fit and to keep Earth green: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged people to make cycling a part of their life to remain fit and healthy and also to keep Earth green. He participated in a cyclathon on Monday organised by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) with the theme Save Earth, Save Life. The rally commenced from Nirman Bhawan and traversed through Kartavya Path. As he led the cyclathon, Mandaviya, also known as a Green MP for his zeal for cycling, urged people to use bicycles to promote health and fitness. The cycle can substantially help to address environmental issues as it is a no-pollution vehicle. Many developed countries are using cycles on a large scale. While in India it is known as a poor man's vehicle, it should be our aim to transform this into a rich man's vehicle. It needs to be made a 'passion' from 'fashion'." Let us make cycling a part of our life for a Green Earth and healthy Earth," he urged. "Participated in 'NBEMS Cyclathon' with the young

Ironman 70.3 Goa: Athletes from 33 countries will test endurance on Sunday

1,450 athletes would be participating in the eight-hour triathlon

In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports

Cheating in sports has existed as long as sports. Unfair advantage is sought by athletes and coaches to make sure they or their teams win at any cost. Here's a list of the 10 such instances

SAI terminates chief cycling coach's contract over harassment allegations

The SAI took the decision hours after it decided to call back the entire Indian contingent from Slovenia where the cyclists had gone for a training-cum-competition trip

RBL Bank raises Rs 5.20-cr fund via CSR initiative for inclusive education

RBL Bank on Monday said it had raised Rs 5.20 crore through a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on cycling in a bid to support education of underprivileged and special-needs children

World champion cyclist Peter Sagan to miss Tokyo Olympics 2021

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will miss the Tokyo Olympics after he had surgery to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour de France.

Ban cigarette breaks, encourage cycling: Govt's Covid-19 advisory to firms

Document calls for structural modification in workplaces, installation of physical barriers such as clear glass.

Uncertainty shrouds Tour de France racing amid coronavirus pandemic

The German team Bora-Hansgrohe is among those expressing concern, after one if its riders first tested positive and then tested negative

Cars are passe, bicycles are the new style statement in the time of Covid

Once regarded as the common man's convenience, today they are a must-have for fitness freaks, the adventurous kind and the typical urban snoot

Covid-19: USA Cycling announces long team for delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The governing body revealed the names of 38 riders who could eventually compete in Tokyo in road racing, mountain biking and track cycling the BMX teams will be announced at a later date

Aarogya Setu must, no sparring, no baton exchange for contact sports

Athletics, hockey, badminton, boxing and shooting were among the 11 disciplines that were permitted to resume outdoor training following relaxations in the lockdown.

From Arctic to the Andes, a tale of endurance and a 15,000-km bicycle ride

For Bogra, this journey centered around his passion for cycling and led him to a certain enlightenment, one that helped him understand the power of nature and develop a deeper respect for it

Cycling integral to recovery from injuries, but selection of bike crucial

Cycling deals with impairments such as decreased muscle strength, range of motion, and reduced fitness

Cycling to the ultimate mobility solution

It is the humble bicycle that can change the way Bharat moves, with many benefits to the economy and environment

Cycle-sharing start-ups gain speed, but face potholes on road to success

The cycles, which are now seen in several cities in the country, are part of a revolution that is taking place in urban mobility