Cycling is a good idea but given the condition of our roads and the road sense of our vehicle drivers, it is highly impracticable. Everyday when I drive down Delhi roads to work, I find cyclists the most unruly lot. Squeezing themselves through chaotic traffic, they park themselves just in front of your vehicle at a stop sign to block your movement at the change of signal. Bicycles parked haphazardly near other vehicles keep toppling and damaging the vehicles. They are mere nuisance and necessary evil. Moreover, have-nots aspire to become rich and acquire the comforts of life. Didn't we ourselves dream of having cars one day when we used to pedal our way to school and college? Extreme weather in India is also a dampner. You can cycle down once in a while for health reasons but going to work on a bicycle everyday is a nightmare. People should explore the options of non-polluting electric vehicles as an alternative.
