Go Green - Lets’ Cycle to School!

Nowadays, whenever you pass by any school during peak hours, you will see scores of private cars ferrying students to and fro from school. Most parents would fetch their kids to school instead of letting them take school bus or public transport. Anyway, our public transport system is also still not up to mark and most parents are also worried about their kids safety. I remember, I had to cycle 10 kilometres to school when I was in form four; that was before I got my motorbike license. I had the choice of taking the public transport but during that time I was actively participating in long distance run and half marathons, so I thought the early morning exercise would help to build my stamina! My daughter was very excited when I told her that I would let her cycle to school, with me accompanying her of course! LOL! She woke up very early this morning and by the time I went down to the porch, she has already got her bicycle out, all ready to go. I walked alongside her as she cycled slowly to school, telling her how she can stay safe while riding along the main road. She was grinning ear to ear when we reached the school and she happily said goodbye to me as she walked into the school compound. Ahhhhh, little things we do to make our little kids happy! She even told my wife that she will pen this memorable event in her diary. Then poor daddy had to ride the ‘small’ bicycle home! Ha ha ha