On World Bicycle Day, an audit by the 'Parisar' organization reveals that only 11% of Pune's 35 km bicycle tracks are in good condition. While international events like the 'Pune Cycle Grand Tour' boost the city's global image, issues like encroachments, poor maintenance, and lack of connectivity plague the daily cyclist. The report analyzed 19 roads and found 28% of tracks in poor condition, highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure to restore Pune's identity as the 'City of Cycles'. https://www.navarashtra.com/special-coverage/world-bicycle-day-2026-pune-losing-identity-as-city-of-cycles-1242605.html #creator program