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“TRENDING TRENDS”

Fashion - H ealth - Safety - Environment

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CONTENTS In this issue O2 O4 O6 O8

Climate change concern

Household debth concern

Whats next?

What to look forward to in the next issues?

Cycling Fashion

Your dress is your definition and lycra isn’t part of the equation

Cycling tour

There is no better way to know a place other than on two wheels

Cycling and the outdoors

Cycling Lifestyle Cycling isnt a sport thing, its a lifestyle

Cycling trends, benefits and ebikes

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Cycling revolution projects

Corporate pool bikes

Benefits of cycling to work

Cycling awards

Pick cycling and award yourself for being environmentally conscieous.

Cycling Expo

The market place for matchmaking and networking and product sales

Cycling decor

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“DEBT IS NOT NECESSARILY BAD BUT TEMPTING” “THE CONSISTANT CALLS FROM BANKERS DOES NOT MEAN THEY LOVE YOU”

“RUN AWAY FROM DEBT”

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DEBT RESCUE There are many solutions in the market that promise a relief but an indepth review of all reveals a great short fall when it comes to delivery of the promise.

This great defeciency lies in that one gets into more depth to remove debt which as you may by now have noticed is not going to work. This short fall is prescribing debt for debt without addressing the root causes of the problem which is unsatiable appetite for expensive nothing.

Sastainable Development Goal 12 deals with sustainable and responsible consumption. This SDG though focused on humanity’s destructive consuption habits that from extraction and exploitation of natural resources such as mining of minerals, depletion of forests as trees are felled and the use of fossil fuels that cause land degradation and a depletion of the ozone layer.

At personal level, the SDG calls upon everyone to consider their consumption patterns and habits and make conscious decisions for what ever they do. We are engaged in this discussion with a view to highlight some pit falls that poor debt management can have on your finances and the impact there of in your future.

A majority of us abuse debt, rather than leverage on it for investment we use it as an additional source on income or free money to spent when it is not.

If we were to take a poll, i bet most respondents would indicate that they had borrowed money in excess of their needs, eg. where one wants to buy a second hand car costing about P30,000, they would have taken a loan amount they gualified for and not the amount needed to cover the cost of buying their chosen car.

the outflow is cheaper that would elsewhere. To be an asset is if there are inflows that exceed any outflows that one may have such as mortgage and proprty rates.

When financial challenges arise debt is not the solution whethere shorttem or otherwise. The mushrooming of cashloans, payday loans and other micro lenders such as pawnshops show that we all are poor in planning our lifes such that we depend on dept to finance or lifes, living beyong our means or capacity.

Our solution for you is simply you. you are the solution. You have to decide to live within your means without any subsidy. This requires one to look at themselves and act in their best advantage without regard to what anyone or anybody will say. or think.

Such decision usually in the immediate term appear to be negative and their consequenses my not be pleasent. However this semingly disruptive nature is what is needed to help break out of the vicious cycle of debt or the debt spiral which ordinarily will keep growing or ballooning off proportion with the traditional refinancing and bad debt consolidation.

Debt consolidations can help but only if they result in lower interest rates, smaller minimum repayments or instalments and shorter payment time.

Usually when the debt consultants sell you consolidations their numbers are all good but there seems to be a problem when afterwards where what you get is not what you think you signed for.

Tricked? yes you were.

Living within your means is the only way to build wealth without debt, where your savings are invested to generate more or to divesify your income. Choosing cycling as your primary commute mode can help you save.

By Mpaphi Ndubo

This extra amount may not have been used productivitly other than buying food, electronic gadgets which all consuptive and not generative.

In strict financial terms, assets are those acquisitions that are generative or productive i.e. you get financial returns or income directly from owning them. liabilities are any acquisition that take your money and there is no inflow that arises from ownership of such.

For example a house that one stays in but pays mortgate is not an assets but a liability unless if

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CYCLING & THE OUTDOORS Cycling is the only outdoor endventure that gets you places and gives your a true connection with your surroundings.

Cycle touring is imbedded into avery cycle outing whether you are cycling to work, going shopping or having a fun ride.

Cycling enables you to connect with your surroundings in more than you ever do, the cool breeze on your face and skin, the smell of fresh are and the aroma of blooms in spring. The sightingof birds and their chirping and other sounds of nature.

You also get to know your areas by cycling better than when driving as cycling allows you to take short-cuts down passages and other routes that are only accessible to walking and cycling. when you walk and cycle you will never get lost in any place and can even cycle home blind folded as you get to know all the turns, bumps on the road and even different smells as you stroll by.

What is even more important, is the human interaction that one gets from cycling. People are generally courteous and one can easily stap for a chat, to ask for a bottle of water or ask for direction.

Some kids can even accompany you by running behind you as you pedal away which is yet another bonus to explore your surroundings on a bike.

A bike does not only enhance your experience with the environment around you but also the people around you. While cycling you may also get a companion and the riding experience will be greatly enhanced as you chat along the way.

Such can help you catch the latest news that have not been captured in the traditional media or even social media. You wont miss an opportunity to crack you ribs in laughter at the jokes gallow. Dust that bike and get riding - if its done, get a new one and enhence your commute.

They say seeing is beieving and cycling helps you see better, its gets even more interesting cycling on a date.

By Mpaphi Ndubo

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CYCLING IN HIGH HEELS

CYCLING STYLE IS NOT LYCRA AS SOME BELIEVE

In our previous edition, there was an article titled “Your cycling identity”, where we delved deep into cycling and fashion.

In this article, I would like to share some of the latest products that make cycling more fashionable, fun and something to look forward to daily. But before I go any further, let me highlight some of the obvious and some not so obvious benefits of cycling.

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BENEFITS OF BIKE RIDING When they invented the bike for the first time, they didn’t know that it will have all these benefits otherwise its price would have been too high to afford!

Benefits of bike riding; ➤ runs on fat not fuel and reduces stress ➤ reduces risk of diabetes & blood pressure ➤ all round muscle tone from heart & lungs to toes

At AYS Cycling Solutions, they bring you the latest innovations in cycling - ebikes. What is an ebike? An ebike or electric bike or electronic bike is an electric powered bicycle.

EBIKES, WHAT ARE THEY? The critical components of an ebike are; a rechargeable battery that comes with its own charger, an electric motor that is powered by the battery. Most ebikes have what is called padel-assist technology which is powered or activated through your normal bicycle pedelling.

Some advanced ebikes have what is called throttle control which is activated through a hand held throttle control just like a motorcycle. One other important component is a controller which regulates everything.

One may ask, why ebikes? Ebikes help boast your cycling experiance in more ways that ever before. An ebike helps remove sweat from your ride as well as fatigue which are associated with cycling.

The electronic boast helps make your cycling smooth so that you do not exert or strain yourself too much in your ride hence elliminating the sweat and fatigue.

The results are that you can cycle much further up to as long as over 50km with maximum speeds reacting up to over 40km/h. Now this comes handy when you want to take up cycling as you main mode of transport for your daily commute to and from work.

How does this relate to the fashion? Well, ebike enable you to dress up corporate style and ride to office without having to worry about the sweat or fatigue when you get there. You dont have to worry about need for shower or changing of your cloths.

Ebikes are also good for short corporate travel between sites or offices, to visit clients or for deliveries. Some companies that have joined the green revolution provide bicycles for short corporate travel. ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤

improves skeletal strength and flexibility helps you see the world differently unlimited free parking faster & easier than walking zero emission including noise pollution it feels like flying as you whizzes past traffic jams it carries your goodies home puts a big fat smile on your face bye bye traffic & public transport queuing helps reduce road carnage & saving lives

Big ups to the Botswana Police Service for being a leader in this regard. They have cycling patrol teams that help bolster police presence in the neighborhoods improving safety and security for all.

Call us today to test ride our ebike offering.

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GREEN MOBILITY REVOLUTION We are engaged in pioneering a revolution which we call “A GREEN REVOLUTION”. This revolution, a brain child of Mpaphi Ndubo, is a response to the global call to protect and preserve our environment as documented by the United Nations as the Global Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN has come up with an implementation road map - Agenda 2030.In our local contect, the government has come up with the SDG Roadmap which is aligned with the National Development plan and the country’s long term vision. One key theme in the roadmap is that NO BODY SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND. This revolution is a multi-faceted project for the promotion of green transport as our main thrust for contributing to the sustainable development goals.

Physical activity is a preventative to the problem of non-communicable diseases which is becoming endemic due to sedentary lifestyles of urban dwellers.

Coincidentally cycling is the cheapest mode of transport and therefore is has the potential to contribute to the fight against poverty and hunger SDG 1 & 2.

It also helps address the problem of house hold debt levels which are said to have reached alarming proportions especially after the global economic meltdown that resulted in job losses and rising levels of unemployment.

Cycling has more to offer in relation to the development of the country as it helps improve productivity when people are healthier and less stressed financially.

We are engaged in a climate change (SDG 13) adaptation and mitigation project targeted at modal shifting from fossil fuel to environmentally modes of transport especially in urban areas and major villages.

The spin-off benefits are reduction in health bill as well as productive time as traffic is reduced and there is more parking spaces for clients for businesses and presents many opportunities for youth empowwerment and businesses (SDG 8).

Our focus is on promoting cycling as an alternative and complementary mode of transport as it is eco-friendly with no carbon emissions. Cycling is also the healthiest mode of transport as it helps contribute to the much required physical activity (SDG 3).

Cycling is for everyone and hence it is gender inclusive (SDG 5) and does not need any fuel but helps burn fats and eliminate obesity (SDG 7). We shall have many public education campaigns focussing of promoting cycling as per the benefits it presents,

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road safety awareness and also on personal finances to help people manage their finances properly and live within their means (SDG 4 & 12).

Cycling as said earlier is eco-friendly with no pollution compares to cars where oils need replacement and can affect life on land and under water SDG 6, 14 & 15.

Cycling as said earlier is inclusive and of late has been instrumental in bringing people together through sports charity events that give to the needy.

As such cycling has the potential to bridge the economic divide and reduce inequalities (SDG 10).As can be noted from the above, cycling as a mode of transportation especially within localities is the most effecient of the modes and hence the best mode especially looking at the green city or sustainable settlenents goal (SDG 11).

To bolster cycling up take cities and governments need to provide appropriate infrastructure to male cities and communities more livable such as walk ways and cycling lanes (SDG 9).

It has been noted through various studies conducted around the world where cycling has reached maturity levels that getting more people cycling helps reduce traffic accidents in general, helping improve security and safety on the roads for all road users especially the vulnerable; pedestrians, cyclist and those on wheelchairs (SDG 16).

As we engage in this multi-dimensional project we

would like to appeal to your assistance and support as we seeks to promote cycling (SDG 17).

We are planning to have a series of events around the country for the promotion of cycling and look forward to your support in the form of sponsorship to help us implement the project. You may be interested in finding out what it is that you or your organisation will get from its participation and sponsorship.

At the very top, when you decide to your participate, you are know your work is for the good of the earth and humanity especially noting that we do not have an alternative plan (planet) other than the one we live on.

Your perpicipation will bolster your green credentials as a responsible global citizen or corporate citizen as well as your corporate social responsibility ratings.

The project and the events thereof present you or your organisation an opportunity to promote its self for brand awareness and product sales or promotions. This revolution presents you a marketing and publicity platform that your organisation can leverage on to help reach its audiance and potential clients. Please call us today to arrange a presentation

By Mpaphi Ndubo

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CORPORATE POOL BIKES

times through traffic as well as contribute to the fight against climate change.

Environmentally conscious businesses are enbrace green technology and are changing the way they do business to help contribute to the protection and preservation of the environment.

In the local context, the Botswana Police Service is a leader in this regard, having adopted cycling for its patrols a few years ago.What are the benefits of a bike fleet?

On of these relates to the reduction of their transportation carbon footprint through edoption of greener modes of transportation and other operational changes.

Some of the ways in which companies are managing their transportation carbon foot if carpooling where teams are encouraged and officers share cars on trips. Some high tech companies with cloud capabilities encourage working from home to reduce travelling by employees.

To avoid travel to meetings some companies use technology - teleconferencing to engage with clients and partners from withing the city and also from across the globe.

Some companies provide bicycles for all short travel of 2 to 10km. Staff is trained on road safety and are provided safety equipment as needed. Some companies such as DHL have and others globally have adopted cycling for their deliveries helping manage their delivery 12

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Apart from your green credentials, you company can manage its travel and transport budget buy reducing maintenance costs as well as one of its biggest cost drivers - fuel cost.

The company will improve its staff wellness with a potential to help manage your contribution to your employees health in the long term.Cycling can slso help improve staff or employee engagement as cycling is well known for being a happiness antidote.

Cycling is also more social and helps in bringing people together. Cycling is currently seen as the new golf, providing a platform for networking and matchmaking that your business stands to benefit from.

We are engaged in a project to promote cycling as green transport and your organisation stands to benefits from this initiative when it has cycling facilities or is involved in the promotion of cycling. Call us today to find out about our cycling fleet package and also how you cound benefit from this project.

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CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME How have you been commuting? We like to present an alternaative for you to consider - Cycling. May be you have been driving or using public transport.

Cycling presents a better alternative to driving in that ownership and maintenance are relatively cheaper, in that one does not necessarily need a mechanic to fix his/her bike. Bikes are 100% DIY for most cycling enthusiasts.

There is no traffic for cycling and neither is there need for parking space as with cars. cycling is ecofriendly or enironmentally friendly, in that there are no carbon emissions that are released into the atmoshere.

Cycling is the only active mode of travelling other than walking, which can assist people to at least get the minimum daily requirements of physical activity to stay fit and healthy. Since cycling is more healthy than driving, it therefore can be a great intervention as a preventative measure against noncommunicable diseases.

On a similar note, cycling is also the best intervention to the climate change problem, as it addresses the primary cause of the problem being carbon emission. ecause cost of both ownership and maintenance are low, cycling is also a great way to address the problem of household debt and poverty through savings that come from shifting from driv-

ing to cycling.

On a similar note, any such saving that have been accumulated can be invested to create wealth, helping the people break free from the bonds of poverty to a new dawn of financial freedom.What more, cycling is noted as the new golf as it provides a platform for the who is who in business to network while enjoying a ride either competitively or for fun.

As can be seen from this, cycling is more social than driving, which is characterised by road rage, anger, stress and frastrations due to traffic and the bad driving habits of other drivers. It is not so with cycling, all cyclists are more friendly than drivers and occassionally you would see cyclists wave at each other as one overtakes the other or when one cross anothers path.

Coincidentally, cyclists are said to be more happier, which is what we need so badly in our country, to counter the worrying trend where every year the happiness index shows a decline for our country as opposed to other countries where cycling is more entrenched.

What about public transport, cycling helps to say bye-bye to those long ques and long walk from stop to office or the long wait for the combi at the bus stop.

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CYCLING DECOR A bicycle is seen as a mode of transport while others perceive it as a sport gadget, how about as a decorative accessory?

Some people see as causing clutter or an eye-sore.

I remember a situation back in the days of varsity when i lodged on-campus. I had a “rau-rau“ with some cleaning ladies when i pushed my bike into the dormetory where i was staying.

Their view was that bikes belong out side and should not be kept indoors. I understood the ignorance and asked, how about everyone removing their shoes if its an issue of dust and dirt and i got no answer.

I asked again concerning the bg cars that of late are kept indoors and again no answer but proceeded to go ahead while my mate protested.

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You can turn your bike into a decorative accessary be it indoors or outdoors and the result would give your house a new look.

It needs a little bit of ingenuity, imagination and / or creativity and your house or space would have a new definition.

Such need not be costly at all and can be done with items already in the house like your assorted blankets or pillows or flowers.

Give your house a new look, call us today for a consultation to advice you on how to decorate and redefine your space.

We are engaged in recycling bicycles, if you have some bike scraps please get in touch we will help you dispose them safely by recycling them - a better way to preserve our world.

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“Prevention is better than cure” “Non-communicable diseases are incurable”

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GENERAL INFORMATION This magazine gives you a platform for reaching out to your potential clients for your advertising, marketing and publicity.

It is free online monthly publication. We shall evaluate its performance and then funds permitting decide, subject to your support through advertising and sharing or distributing, whether to print or not.

MAGAZINE PROFILE Cycling trends Mag is home grown and targeted at promoting cycling as an alternative to and complementary to driving. This mag is a born from recognition of cycling as a very important catalyst for change in almost all spheres of human life.

In promoting cycling, it seeks to cause a modal shift from driving to cycling. Driving and cycling are two sides of the same coin (travel and transport), but one side more preferred than the other for its benefits (cycling).

Cycling is the only active way of moving from one place to place other than walking. It is the healthiest mode of transport and coincidentally the cheapest to name but a few of those benefits.

READERS’ PROFILE This magazine is intended to cater for everyone interested in cycling whether they know it or not. It seeks to engage everyone to connect and change the narrative for cycling.

It touches base with significant matters of concern to all of us at both individual level and as a society or a people.

The magazine seeks to engage everyone in the society, the general public, the leadership both public and private and policy makers to raise awareness, and cause perception, behavior and legislative changes as well as provision of the required infrastructure for cycling.

Cycling is noted as the new golf, where networking and at times important business deals are discussed and made.

Cyclists are an affluent section of society that is concerned and knowledgeable on issues that affect society and have made a conscience decision to do something about it – cycle.

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