Long traffic jams, smog and poor air quality - these are not new for Noidawallahs. However, in the past couple of years, these factors couldn`t deter fitness enthusiasts in the city who took up cycling not just to stay healthy, but to also contribute towards keeping the environment clean. With over 20 cycling groups coming up in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad in the past three years, cycling has become a preferred outdoor fitness activity. Amit Upadhyay, founder, Indirapuram Cycling Club, which was started with five members in 2015, says, `Three years ago, there were just three major cycling groups in NCR. But presently, there are over 20 such groups, which is heartening to see, since...
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