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In some countries, the number of  people using  bikes as main transport mode is decreasing, even though it  is  so beneficial.

Why is this so?

How can people be encouraged to use  more  bicycles?

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Although riding bicycle is a healthy and pollution free option, yet many people are not using it anymore. Lack of convenience along with safety concerns is the main reason for  this trend which can be countered with  government’s efforts.

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In  comparison  to cars and  motorcycles, it  is really inconvenient to travel by bicycle. It  not  only  takes relatively more time, but it  also makes a person  feels exhausted. In warm countries like India, this problem becomes more acute/severe. No one would prefer sweating when  one is  supposed to work in the same attire for the whole day. Therefore, to avoid these hassles, mostly people refrain  from bicycles.

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Along with  being  inconvenient, cycles are  also unsafe. If  one  looks at the traffic congestion as well as  rash driving  of  people, it is not at all safe to ride a bicycle on city roads. The situation becomes dire when the  condition of  roads also dilapidated as  in the case of developing countries like Sudan. Propensity of meeting with an accident is a major fear to step back from cycling.

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Some sincere efforts on the part of government can improve the usage of cycles dramatically. Provided state authorities construct separate infrastructure  for cyclists, it can help in changing  people’s mind. As in the  case of Germany, where distinct lanes are  set for cyclists, and no other vehicle or pedestrian is allowed to use it. Additionally, some awareness programs can also help to  increase liking for this healthy and economical mode of transport.

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To  conclude, inconvenience along with safety hazards drift people away from cycling. However, governments’ efforts of providing infrastructure and  awareness can change the scenario to a large extent.