An entrepreneur’s late-night cycling video from Hyderabad has sparked surprise across India and pride among city residents.
Kavya Methi Khandelwal shared a 44-second Instagram Reel showing herself cycling on a dedicated track at 2 am. It is an hour many consider unsafe for women in most Indian cities.
The clip also captured several other women riding comfortably on the same track.
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Pedalling through the night, Khandelwal said, "Hyderabad, I am literally riding a cycle at 2 in the morning. The weather is so good. I don't know, I've experienced this ever in my life." She even raced with her sister during the ride. Showing the track, she added, "This is my track, this is how it looks like. What is this. This makes me so happy."
The video has gone viral with over three million views, two lakh ‘likes’, and nearly 2,000 comments.
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The clip has filled Hyderabad residents with pride. “When someone speaks good about Hyderabad, I personally feel complimented. So thank you,” a user named Karthik wrote.
Others asked Khandelwal whether cycling at 2 am felt safe. “Hyd is the safest city I have ever been to!” commented Shreya Gupta.
Another user remarked, “Your happiness is reflecting in your voice.” One viewer summed up the sentiment: “Every Indian city, every street and every road should be like that. We deserve it, we deserve better. Keep continuing, Hyd!”
