In the last few months, cycle sales have seen a jump as many people have taken to cycling. Sports chains and neighbourhood cycle dealers are finding it hard to cope with the demand. Experts say that the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the need for social distancing and safe transport, as well as safe exercise regimens, and that cycling checks all of these boxes.

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Chitra Narayanan explains.