Bikestan gets into the Halloween Groove!

Report filed by Sasha Scheherzade

Karachi, Oct 28, 2016, Friday - Bicycling season is fast catching up in the mega metropolis in recent times with bicycling enthusiasts from all quarters joining the healthier alternative offered by different bicycling groups that are acting as chief motivators.

Another unique bicycling activity was organized by the Bikestan Academy, known as the Halloween Night Ride with emphasis on reclaiming public spaces in a unique manner. The sporting activity was spearheaded by Shoaib Nizami, founder and leading member of the group. The ride started at the allotted time from the group's headquarter at Bukhari Commercial, Phase VI, DHA vicinity of the city.

Over 50 plus bicyclists joined this spooky riding event attired in Halloween colors and spooky costumes and masks as they pedaled towards their defined circuit, covering a distance of 20kms (approximately) whilst they followed their leader.

About Bikestan Academy - Bikestan Academy is known to offer a unique training camp with bicycling pros for people with passion for two-wheels. The academy believes in giving personalized attention and support to its bicyclists thereby offering them training rides along the best defined circuits alongside road-test for beginners.

   




















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