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| August 2009 Issue |
From The Editor’s Desk
Plug In’s Sales Soar in Bicycle Kingdom
Electric bicycles catch on in China; a nation long known for favoring two wheels despite a recent boom in car purchases. Sales of electric bicycles are growing expanentially amid skyrocketing fuel prices. >>>
NEWS
Import from China hits bicycle industry
The bicycle industry of Ludhiana has been hit hard due to import of cycle parts from China and overall export of the same has also fallen to Rs 600 crore during the last fiscal from Rs 850 crore. Bicycle industry is the backbone of Ludhiana industries and it is because of this reason that Ludhiana is known as ‘Manchester of India’. > > >
Avon launches new models
Avon yet again adds more stars to its wide collection of cycles with its all new exclusive ATB and kids range. This exclusive new range promises to be dynamic, high in quality, packed with features and not to mention eye catching looks and colours. > > >
Chennai hosts bicycle rally to create awareness on global warming
Thousands of people participated in a cycle rally in Chennai on August 3, 2009 to create awareness on climate change and global warming.
Besides women, children and senior citizens, a number of celebrities including Tamil film actors, took part in the rally. The rally was organized to educate people about the impact of global warming on human lives. > > >
