Cyclists cycling around KLCC during the restriction period.
CYCLISTS have been put in the spotlight over the last few months following an increase in their numbers since the movement control order started.
The lack of closed-road cycling events due to the Covid-19 pandemic has seen these enthusiasts taking to the road on their own to resume their favourite activity.
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Cyclists cycling around KLCC during the restriction period.
Ahmad (left) and Wong say all road users need to respect one another. — Filepic
Ariff says there is no one-size-fits-all solution to implementing a ban on cyclists using highways as some road users have no other way to get around.
Fahmi Fadzir, 19 (left) with his brother Faizal Fadzir, 21 (right) cycling outside Taman Tasik Titiwangsa after 6pm. During the conditional MCO, the park is only opened from 7am-6pm.
Rules regarding cyclists should not affect those who cycle to work or rely on bicycles to earn a living.
Children cycling around Taman Tasik Titiwangsa with their parents during the movement control order.
Some of cyclists are still taking to highways like this group although there are clear signs indicating that such activities are off limits. - KAMARUL ARIFFIN, MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI, IZZRAFIQ ALIAS, LOW LAY PHON, YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star
Many have taken up recreational cycling since the conditional MCO began last June.
The public were seen cycling while enjoying the view of Kuala Lumpur at night in Bukit Tunku on Jan 3. - Bernama
Prior to the pandemic, cyclists safely enjoyed riding on highways through closed-road events like the Lekas Highway Ride. — Filepics
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