Harare, Zimbabwe —
"Most of the health problems that we have in society now is that we are sitting all the time. We sit at work. We sit in the car, as we there. So it does not help as a society to be built on unhealthy practices," Mafume said."But also, it is also cheaper on the budget: People can focus on other issues like housing, education and even investment, if they are on bicycles. And also, it is environmentally friendly. It is less impact on our environment.
"I see cycling as a saving measure. If I did not cycle, I would use $30 a month for transport," Nyamadzawo said. "Cycling has so many physical benefits," he said."Driving is not good for the environment as cars release dirt into the atmosphere. As an organization -- of Tree Knowers and Growers -- we encourage people to cycle. If I was using public transport, I would be paying $4 daily, at the end of the month it would be a lot of money, so cycling is good for health and the pocket."