N.Siddiqui
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LAHORE/KARACHI: Girls in Lahore and Karachi took to the streets on Sunday for a bike rally—they came out in dozens and rode enthusiastically throughout the route, without the company of men.
They carried witty posters saying things like, "Cycle Chalao, Aurton ko Haq Dilao/Patriarchy Dubao" and "I can cycle... can you keep up?
KARACHI: Rally organisers posted witty posters on walls and cars, and encouraged the girls to carry their own while cycling. —Photo courtesy Girls at Dhabas/Hadi Khatri
KARACHI: The ride begins with Critical Mass Karachi members giving a run-down of rules and precautions
Lahore
LAHORE: Two girls holding up a poster that reads 'Cycle chalao, Aurton ko haq dilao!'
LAHORE: The more experienced cyclers among the group offered to give rides to others!
LAHORE: For many of the girls, this was their first time riding their cycles on Lahore/Karachi streets.
LAHORE: The rally was organised with a simple rule: no men would accompany the women during their rides.
girls take a break from cycling outside Village restaurant. Critical Mass Karachi members
LAHORE: A few participants brought along their motorbikes. —Photo courtesy Girls at Dhabas/Arsalan Pirzada
LAHORE: Around 50 girls participated in the rally in Lahore, and 25 in Karachi.
Lahore
KARACHI: During the dialogue, participants shared their experiences of riding a cycle with other women, as opposed to a mixed group.
They carried witty posters saying things like, "Cycle Chalao, Aurton ko Haq Dilao/Patriarchy Dubao" and "I can cycle... can you keep up?
KARACHI: Rally organisers posted witty posters on walls and cars, and encouraged the girls to carry their own while cycling. —Photo courtesy Girls at Dhabas/Hadi Khatri
KARACHI: The ride begins with Critical Mass Karachi members giving a run-down of rules and precautions
Lahore
LAHORE: Two girls holding up a poster that reads 'Cycle chalao, Aurton ko haq dilao!'
LAHORE: The more experienced cyclers among the group offered to give rides to others!
LAHORE: For many of the girls, this was their first time riding their cycles on Lahore/Karachi streets.
LAHORE: The rally was organised with a simple rule: no men would accompany the women during their rides.
girls take a break from cycling outside Village restaurant. Critical Mass Karachi members
LAHORE: A few participants brought along their motorbikes. —Photo courtesy Girls at Dhabas/Arsalan Pirzada
LAHORE: Around 50 girls participated in the rally in Lahore, and 25 in Karachi.
Lahore
KARACHI: During the dialogue, participants shared their experiences of riding a cycle with other women, as opposed to a mixed group.