Bicycle rally promotes awareness against vehicular impact on environment in Bhatkal

Bhatkal 27 January 2019: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal Rotary Club on Sunday organised a cycle rally in Bhatkal, to promote healthy lifestyles among general public and to raise awareness against vehicular pollution and sedentary lifestyle. The rally which was organised in association with Kross cycles and Godwin cycle trading co. Bhatkal, commenced at 9.30 am on Sunday from Bhatkal Taluka stadium and passed through various parts of the town including Nawayath colony, Shamsuddin Circle, Sultan street, Marikatta, Car street and old bus stand before dispersing at IAUHS ground near TMC complex here. The rally was sub-titled ‘Burn fat not oil’, both to promote healthy lifestyle and to raise awareness against the pollution caused by motor vehicles. Anyone above the age of 12 years were allowed participate in the rally. Earlier a press release issued by Bhatkal Rotary club added “Cycling among youth for commuting has reduced considerably due to the rampant usage of motorised bikes, which ultimately has resulted in increased vehicular pollution and sedentary lifestyles, especially among the youth. Hence the proposed bicycle rally aims at addressing these concerns by creating awareness about the benefits and advantages of using bicycles, particularly among younger generation”. (Bhatkallys News Bureau)