This is to make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Cars are required to yield to pedestrians and cyclists. There is no charge for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles. Diversion involves routing through-traffic away from roads used by high numbers of cyclists and pedestrians. A third of collisions between motorists and cyclists are caused by car dooring. The trail is used by walkers, runners, cyclists, and other recreationalists. The area is popular with cyclists and walkers. It is popular with cyclists and joggers. It continues to be also worn by women cyclists and athletes in competitions. The area is popular among road cyclists. The Tour organisers invited ten teams of ten cyclists each. Bijapur district has produced some of the best-known road cyclists in the national circuit. The NC500 is also regarded as a challenge for endurance cyclists. The race started with 21 teams of 9 cyclists. Jalabert was joined by three other cyclists, of which two teammates.