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Ever since bicycles were introduced in the 1890’s cycles, they have become omnipresent throughout rural India. In the early 19th century, very few people in India could afford cars or motorcycles. Hence, bicycles prevailed and even bought by the government in large numbers for first-mile connectivity for the Indian post. Taking into consideration India’s expansive and diverse geographic terrain, people have to travel over hills and plateaus, vast plains, across streams and forests. Bicycles were used by milk vendors, artisans, farmers, small traders and children going to schools. Food carts and rickshaws use modified forms of the bicycle to transport...