With saving the environment and rising fuel costs now major concerns in India, cycling has been promoted as a safe and practical means to achieve this twin objective. The health benefits are of course well established. 

Pune has been known as a city of cycles and is today one of the few cities that still offers cycle tracks in some parts of the city.

Pune365 is here to give you a heads up and get you started on adopting this healthy means of transport. These city shops have it all and offer you a vast range of cycles to suit every need 

Giant Starkenn Cycling World

They offer you two types of cycles Hybrid and MTBs, for those who love to ride on mountains. The shop is only closed on Wednesdays.

On other days it is open between 10.30am and 8.30pm. The cycles can be rented for 500-700 rupees per day, depending on the type of cycle you wish to ride.

So, do remember to pay this shop a visit when you are near the Kasba Peth area.

Where: Kasba Peth | Cost: Rs 25,000 onwards.

Flywheel Cycles

Flywheel cycles focus on selling cycles, the store has some or the other thing for everyone from kids to adults and from beginners to professional athletes. The shop offers a wide range of bikes to undergo triathlons, on road and even on mountain biking. Brands like Hero cycles, Atlas, BSA and montra are some which are seen in the store.

Apart from bikes the store also has accessories which are used while riding bikes which includes helmets, handlebars and bicycle grips.  The quality flywheel cycles offer will ensure that every cycle rides a memorable one.

Where: Ramwadi, Vimannagar | Cost: On request

Lifecycle Bicycle

A heaven for all bicycle lovers, Lifecycle offers a multi-brand bouquet of super premium to affordable bikes, spares and accessories. It was founded on the belief that a better world would love to experience the joy of riding. Firefox, Scott aspect and bergamot are some of the brands seen in the store. Not only this they have the small world full of cycling enthusiast, their staff is dedicated and passionate staff coupled with immense technical expertise will ensure you have the best experience at Lifecycle.

They also conduct events which include riding to different places from Leh to Coastal Maharashtra. Lifecycle is more than just a mall that sells cycles, it’s a way of life.

Where: Tilak Road, Sadhashiv Peth | Cost: Rs 25,000

Surendar Cycle Store

It was Established in the year 1949, one of the oldest and most reputed cycling establishment in Pune they have one outlet is Pune’s only Hercules Track & Trail showroom that deals with the latest imported bicycles like Bianchi, Cannondale & Schwinn and the entire range of Hercules & BSA bicycles.

The second outlet which is at a very close proximity to the showroom deals with the likes of Trek, Firefox, LA Sovereign and kids bicycles amongst others.

They aim to provide you with a world-class buying experience backed up with quality service in your desired budget.

Where: Karve Road & Baner | Cost: Rs 20,000 onwards.

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#All images and prices are purely indicative and readers are advised to check finer details at the respective outlets.

Ankita Malekar