Foot Bicycle ; The Vehicle of the Poor

(An environmental friendly solution)

Today, i saw a group of friends riding their bicycles around the Kandy lake very leisurely. I thought of writing something about this spectacular vehicle introduced to the world, very long ago. One of my uncles told me that the first brand that reached our country was 'Hercules. I do not know whether it is still available in the market or not. When i first heard of the name what came into my mind was a hero, a mythological story that i have read as a schooling kid. 

Sometimes some people are very good at creating something out of the myths or mythological they have heard of developing their imaginations, adding science and technology.

Somehow, this particular vehicle that was introduced decades ago became a very good friend of the poor, especially after the world is dominated by expensive high technological vehicles that were manufactured aiming at the rich class for very high rates.

This particular vehicle produces no fumes, no smoke and requires only a tiny bit of space from any gravel or urban paths etc.

I believe that this is a better solution for the traffic  issue that most of the people across the world is worried about and thinking of  better solutions. And it requires no fuel therefore the poor or the buyer do not need any money to use the vehicle, after purchasing, unless for repairing or maintenance purposes.

Though i named it as the vehicle of the poor, almost every person of every age category likes this or have ridden at least once in their life time. 

To purchase a foot-bicycle you do not need loads of money, compared with the money that you need to purchase other vehicles that are in the local markets.

According to the medical practitioners and advisers this is a good whole-body exercise tool, helps maintain a healthy life.

The mountain-foot-bicycle races are very popular among the youth and elders. also among the teens and little ones. 

But you need a better head and body guard to protect your life when you riding your bicycle between or among other vehicle users. if you worried about the speed in particular you can think of an electronic sort of solution.

Thank you, all VIPs and ordinary for riding a bicycle  thinking of protecting or safe guarding the natural environment, especially during a heavy traffic period. 

Isn't this a better solution to decrease air pollution to  certain extent?