SAHIWAL: A cycle rally was organised on the World Diabetes day in the city to show citizens that cycling is the best exercise to get rid ofthe dangerous disease.

The rally moved from College Chowk to Hospital and covered around three kilometers distance. It was led by Javed Akhter,Commissioner, and Prof Imran Hasan, principal, of the Sahiwal medical College.

Dr Hasan said cycling could help protect people from serious diseases such as stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis.

`Riding a bike is a healthy activity. It can be done by citizens and students of all age groups.