Pune: Once the backbone of Pune’s daily commute, cycling has seen its share of trips crash from an estimated 45% in the 1980s to just 3% in 2025-26.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download. Long before traffic lights, flyovers and roaring engines defined its streets, Pune moved to the gentle rhythm of pedals and spokes. Bicycles once ruled its leafy avenues, earning the city its.