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MY EXPERIENCE : GO GREEN RIDE
him. We felt very sorry about this as because lack of professionalism , he

was not able to attract the customers and not getting enough money. I

dared to say something to him thinking that if he could adopt those, there Go Green Ride with Pride is a cycling event we started 4

might be change in his life. So I urged him,“ Can I give you some years ago with only two people in the picture but then as we

suggestions to have a better sale?” He said, “Yes, tell me something so started doing rides our team members only increased. At
that my family will also be able to celebrate Diwali with happiness.” first we did it for fun but then afterwards we started

spreading awareness of riding a bicycle in a close by
I told him the tricks . I said , “ Definitely you will feel differences because

of this your business will flourish. Just wait and watch.” We purchased vicinity. For example- to school or to buy something nearby.

some diyas from him and given hope. He assured that he will work on this. Go Green, Ride with Pride means that by riding bicycle we

We returned home and told about this incidence. Mother felt proud and are reducing pollution and making our surroundings green

said to help him , so I painted all diyas which I had purchased from him . I and you can ride a bicycle at any age with pride without.
was not able to sleep due to excitement . Further, anyone can afford bicycle and any age group can

ride bicycle. Our motto is 'lead by example'. It means that
Next day we went there and saw the difference, that he had

arranged the things as per colour, sizes ,designs in different baskets. He before telling others what to do we do it first ourselves and

made arrangement for his seating where he kept sample of the things he become an example for others to follow.

had with price. He was busy in showing, billing. Now the change in attitude We have done 7 rides until now-

also we observed that he was not begging to purchase but there was full
confidence which was reflected through his activity. When he saw us, he 1) Pune to Lonavala-2 members

showed the arrangement. He was eager to listen what we think. As we 2) Pune to Mumbai- 4 members

appreciated , there is a smile on his face. We requested him to keep the

diyas which we painted in his shop. He thanked us again and again . We felt 3) Mumbai to Surat- 9 members

very happy that one act had changed his life. When I told this to my 4) Pune to Kolhapur- 9 members
family, all appreciated my work. I became the hero .I am now excited to

tell about this in my class. This incidence had taught me that without 5) Surat to Ambaji- 14 members

spending money on crackers, gift , I can still be happy and celebrate. 6) Kashi to Kanyakumari- 2 members

Bhargav Jahagardir [VI] 7) Pune to Rajkot- 4 members