Symbolic initiative: Cyclists peddle on women’s day
About 40 cyclists pedaled through the streets for an hour that ended at the Faisal Mosque.
Rally participants lining up at the start on Margalla Road, Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS
Women cyclists of the federal capital celebrated the International Women’s Day by cycling around the town, said a press release.
The Do Good Mob, a group of local youth volunteers, Critical Mass, a cycling group, and the Islamabad Cycling Association marked the day with an all-girls cycling ride.
About 40 cyclists pedaled through the streets for an hour that ended at the Faisal Mosque.
The participants included housewives, professionals and students. “I was excited about the ride today but also a bit apprehensive, but it’s so positive to see that people give way to the cyclists,” said Mehar Alam, a student.
Haroon of Islamabad Cycling Association said “this is a symbolic initiative to mark the women’s day. We are also happy to promote cycling as a healthy communal activity.”
Published in The Express Tribune, March 9th, 2014.