How to Start Cycling as a Hobby in Pakistan: Beginner’s Guide with Fun Tips
Why Cycling?
You ever wonder why every chachu suddenly becomes a “health guru” after buying one cycle? One day he’s eating nihari at dawat, next day he’s posting Instagram stories with hashtags like #MorningRide #HealthyLifestyle.
👉 Quick Answer: To start cycling as a hobby, you just need a decent cycle, a safe place to ride, and enough motivation to get out of bed before the loo wali garmi starts.
Why It Matters (Beyond Just Looking Cool)
Cycling isn’t just for showing off in Bahria Town. It actually helps you:
- Burn calories (bye-bye biryani belly 👋)
- Improve stamina (so climbing hostel ki 4th floor stairs doesn’t feel like Everest)
- Save fuel money (petrol prices = dosti khatam 🥲)
- Boost mood (endorphins, not chai, this time)
If you’re already trying to figure out how to lose weight fast, cycling can actually help without looking like you’re punishing yourself at a treadmill.
The Pakistani POV: Road or Off-Road?
Cycling in Pakistan is… interesting. On one hand, you’ve got groups in Karachi and Lahore with shiny imported bikes. On the other, there’s you, biking through galiyan with aunties staring like you’re entering Tour de Gulshan.
And let’s not forget:
- Desi Obstacles: stray dogs, thela walas, rickshaws cutting in.
- Family Drama: “Beta, raat ko cycle le kar bahar mat jana.”
- Street Gossip: that one neighbor aunty spreading, “woh dekho, mashallah gym join bhi kar liya hai.”
But honestly? Totally worth it. Pakistan even has cycling events now check local sports coverage if you’re curious.
How to Actually Start Cycling as a Hobby
Alright dost, enough gup shup. Here’s how you do it:
1. Get a Decent Cycle
Don’t stress over a 2 lakh imported cycle. A local hybrid or road bike works fine. Just avoid “brake-less bachpan wali cycle.”
2. Safety Pe Dhyan Do
Helmet pehno. Reflectors lagao. You’re not Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious, one fall and you’ll be googling how to check your SIM number from the hospital bed.
3. Pick Your Spot
- Early morning roads (peaceful, less traffic)
- University campuses (if allowed)
- Cycling tracks in big cities
4. Start Small
5 km is enough for beginners. Don’t try 20 km day one unless you enjoy body pain worse than CSS exam prep.
5. Be Consistent
Even 3 rides a week can make a difference. Plus, it’s an excuse to escape strict parents for an hour.
Image placement: Close-up shot of a helmet, water bottle, and cycle.
What Nobody Tells You About Cycling
- Saddle pain is real, bhai. (Invest in padded shorts.)
- First week = lungs crying, legs dying. Don’t quit.
- Group rides feel like a PSL match; cheering, racing, and some dost playing Coke Studio on speaker.
- You’ll lowkey start judging pedestrians: “Bas itna tez chal rahe ho? Cycle try karo zara.”
Also, random uncles WILL try to race you. Don’t take the bait, this isn’t who is Chota Don in cricket.
Cycling + Desi Lifestyle
Once you start cycling:
- That trip to buy anda & doodh = mini cardio session.
- Visiting your best chai spot suddenly feels like a health-friendly plan.
- And if anyone asks, “hobby kya hai?”, you can flex instead of saying “Netflix + chill.”
It’s also a hobby you can add if someone asks what are your hobbies and interests.
Wrap-Up: Time to Pedal, Dost!
Cycling as a hobby is cheap, fun, and a great way to escape the same old boring routine. Plus, it’s one of those activities where you don’t need a squad, you can just hop on and ride.
So, are you ready to start your own “fitness transformation” journey or will you keep watching motivational quotes for doctors on Instagram while lying in bed? 🚴♂️
👉 Share this with your cousin who keeps saying “kal se cycling start karunga” but still hasn’t moved from the sofa.
