Team – Nepal Cycle Society

Executive Members

Som Raj Rana

President

Som Raj Rana

President

He strongly believes that in order to encourage riding in cities, there should be both hard and soft measures in place. From the conception to the implementation and assessment phases of the planning and design process, he is in charge of the technical portion. He is one of the key leader to create an overall vision and strategic plan for the organization.

Field of Interest: Non Motarized Transport, Bicycle Urbanism, TOD, Architecture, Sustainable cities
Hobbies: Cycling, Trekking, Swimming
Academics: Masters in Urban Design - The University of Hongkong (ADB SCHOLARSHIP)

Sagar Onta

Vice President

Sagar Onta

Vice President

Sagar is an urban mobility engineer and planner with over 20 years of experience in the transportation engineering field. He is a passionate cyclist and believes in building public spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all to use. He holds a Master's in Transportation Engineering from Purdue University, USA. He led the development of the Denver Bikeway Design Manual, Downtown Complete Street Plan in Frisco, CO, designed several miles of bicycle lanes in Denver, Bloomington, IN, New Orleans, etc. He also worked on the Comprehensive Mass Transit Study for Kathmandu Valley, for UNESCAP. Currently, he is an advisor to the Kathmandu Valley Public Transport Authority.

Field of Interest: Cycle infrastructure design
Hobbies: Listening to music in vinyl
Academics: MSc in Transportation Engineering

Manish Maharjan

Treasurer

Manish Maharjan

Treasurer

Manish Maharjan is an active mobility supporter with a focus on promoting walking and cycling. He is an architect by profession and also holds a Master’s in Science in Urban Planning from Tribhuvan University, Pulchowk Campus. He has been actively involved in promoting urban cycling and cycle infrastructure. Manish serves as the Treasurer at Nepal Cycle Society (NCS), with major focus on managing the financial part of the organization including drafting budget, maintaining the income-expense sheet and all other activities related to finance of the organization. He is also responsible for maintaining all the legal documents of the office along with yearly auditing of the organization. He has been involved in designing and visualization of different cycle lane projects. He has also done his Master’s thesis in “Promoting active mobility in the historic core city of Kathmandu”.

Field of Interest: Designing, Operation
Hobbies: Painting, Cycling
Academics: Architect/ Urban Planner

Rakesh Maharjan

General Secretary

Rakesh Maharjan

General Secretary

Bicycle Enthusiast

Field of Interest: Urban Planning, Culture & Heritage
Hobbies: Old Photos Collection
Academics: MSc in Urban Planning

Rubin Singh Maharjan

Program and Research Coordinator

Rubin Singh Maharjan

Program and Research Coordinator

Rubin Singh Maharjan is a dedicated advocate for sustainable urban mobility with a focus on promoting active transport like walking and cycling. He holds a Master’s in Development Studies from Kathmandu University, School of Arts, and has been actively involved in youth and mobility issues since 2019. Rubin serves as the Secretary and Researcher at Nepal Cycle Society (NCS), contributing significantly to research projects and policy advocacy.

His expertise spans research on Cycle Lane Master Plans, leading youth mobilization, and managing campaigns aimed at promoting active mobility. Rubin has been at the forefront of coordinating with local authorities, including Ward Chairman and Lalitpur Metropolitan City, for key initiatives under the City Pride Projects. These include the Cycle Sharing initiative, the pedestrianization of Mangal Bazar, and making Lalitpur a cycle-friendly city. He has also contributed to various tactical urbanism studies and cycle advocacy programs.

Rubin has published a research journal on ResearchGate titled “Health Problems Experienced in Online Learning During COVID-19 in Nepali Universities” and completed a Master’s thesis titled “A Study on Social Acceptance of Cycling: People’s Travel Behavior and Attitude Towards Cycling in Lalitpur, Nepal.” Additionally, Rubin has taken a leadership role in projects like Cycle to Work under the British Council’s In Our Hands program, which focuses on addressing climate change by promoting sustainable business models. He also advocates for cycling at the school level through the Cycle to School project, positioning cycling as a key solution in the fight against climate change.

Key Interests:
• Active mobility research
• Climate change advocacy
• Urban planning and sustainable transport solutions

Prajwalta Karki

Executive Member

Prajwalta Karki

Executive Member

Prajwalta is a law practitioner with a special interest in issues of global justice.
Member of advocacy, policy and lobbying group. involved in drafting legislations and policies of statutes relating to cycling

Field of Interest: Legal rights relating to use of public space, road, the right to city and the power dynamics around these areas
Hobbies: Reading
Academics: BBM. LLB, Kathmandu University School of Law

Jot Narayan Patel

Executive Member

Jot Narayan Patel

Executive Member

Jot Narayan is a public health professional with over 20 years of experience in clinical management, health system management, and health research. He is a cyclist and actively promotes physical activities for better health, including cycling. He holds a master’s degree in Public Health from Patan Academy of Health Science, Nepal. He has worked for several years at Dhulkhel Hospital, Nick Simon Institute, and the Nepal Health Research Council. He is also a life member of the Nepal Public Health Association. Now, he is working as a freelancer for capacity building in the health sector.

Field of Interest: Research and Development
Hobbies: Cycling
Academic Master in Public Health

Chandani Shakya

Executive Member

Chandani Shakya

Executive Member

Infrastructure projects, LMC cycle sharing literature review, research and cycle stand design, cycle infrastructure research, mobility audit requirement for cycle to work project, research, case study and literature review for making patan durbar square a pedestrian and cycle friendly area project.

Field of Interest: Urban mobility, Urban health, Tactical Urbanism, Gendered spaces, Riverfront development
Hobbies: Running, photography and baking
Academics: The University of Hong Kong, ADB scholar, Masters in Urban Design Pulchowk Campus, IOE, TU, Bachelors of Architecture

Rija Joshi

Executive Member

Rija Joshi

Executive Member

Strategic Planning/ Urban Planning

Field of Interest: Urban Mobility, safe transportation,
Hobbies: Running, photography and baking
Academics: MSc in Urban Planning

Sanjiv Balami

Executive Member

Sanjiv Balami

Executive Member

Make team growth, convince, meeting advice

Field of Interest: cycling with team, making team strong, team growth, convince, meeting advisor
Hobbies: Cycling awareness, hard teamwork, playing games, to serve
Academic Bachelor

Ratna Ram Shrestha

Past President

Ratna Ram Shrestha

Past President

Founder of Nepal Cycle Society, Provided Vision for change

Field of Interest: Advocacy, Campaign
Hobbies: Research, Writing

General Members

Bibhor Bista

Member

Bibhor Bista

Member

Civil Engineer

Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University
Field of Interest: GIS and Remote Sensing, Sustainaibility, Clean Air, Public Discourse
Hobbies: Cycling, Walking, Gatherings

Jenish Maharjan

Member

Jenish Maharjan

Member

Mobile Application Developer

Education: Bachelor's of Computer Application, Prime College, Tribhuvan University
Field of Interest: Programming, Cycling, Event Management
Hobbies: Cycling and Networking

Laxsha Singh

Intern

Laxsha Singh

Intern

Being an intern at Nepal Cycle Society has been an enriching experience, allowing me to contribute to the promotion of sustainable mobility while gaining hands-on experience in digital management. My role involves handling the organization's website and social media pages, ensuring they remain updated with the latest initiatives, events, and cycling-related projects. From publishing event details to sharing impactful stories and engaging with the community online, I help maintain an active and informative digital presence that reflects the society’s mission. This internship has not only enhanced my technical and content management skills but also deepened my understanding of urban mobility, digital advocacy, and the power of cycling promotion in Nepal.

Field of Interest: volunteering, team work, designing
Hobbies: playing guitar, selfcare
Academics: Bachelor in Computer Application (pursuing)

Gaurav Panthi

Member

Gaurav Panthi

Member

Supported through planning committee in 2019/20.

Field of Interest: Urban Planning. Safe commute. Liveable cities.
Hobbies: Cycling, Football, travelling
Academics: Bachelors in Architecture, Masters in Disaster Risk Management

Nisam Sharma

Member

Nisam Sharma

Member

Field of Interest: Environment, Health, Urban design, Sustainability
Hobbies: Trekking, Cycling around cities, Reading books
Academics: Bachelors in Environment Science - University of Northampton

Phurba Gyalzen Sherpa

Member

Phurba Gyalzen Sherpa

Member

Event and Campaigns Assistant

Field of Interest: Events, Campaings and awareness
Hobbies: Mountain Biking

Shirish Maharjan

Member

Shirish Maharjan

Member

I'm eager to support NCS by using my data analysis and GIS skills to promote cycling as a sustainable transportation mode. I can help with data-driven advocacy, impact assessment of NCS's initiatives, and creating informative content to encourage more people to cycle. Interested in contributing as a volunteer member and potentially utilizing my data analysis and communication skills to support NCS initiatives.

Field of Interest: Climate change mitigation, cycling infrastructure, data-driven transportation policy, environmental health impacts, and GIS analysis of cycling accessibility..
Hobbies: Photography, cycling, reading, travel, football.
Academics: M.Sc. Information Engineering (Hochschule Rhein-Waal); B.E. Computer Engineering (Pokhara University). GIS , R, Python trainer

Amit Shakya

Member

Amit Shakya

Member

Amit is working as a volunteer in NCS to seek for funds for promoting bicycle as a mode of mobility and the coordination with local authorities and stakeholders

Field of Interest: Research & Data-Driven Decision Making, Volunteerism & Youth Engagement, Sustainable Urban Development & Cycle-Friendly Cities, Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI) and Humanitarian Response & DRR Initiatives.
Hobbies: Volunteering in Community & Social Programs, Organizing Events & Community Workshops, Research Writing & Social Issue Analysis, Public Awareness Campaign Participation.
Academics: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work(TU), currently pursuing of Master in Crisis Management Studies

Suman Thapa

Member

Suman Thapa

Member

Promotion of cycle and cycle to work

Field of Interest: Promotion of cycling
Hobbies: Cycling, Travel, Basketball
Academics: MBA

Executive Members

Som Raj Rana

Sagar Onta

Manish Maharjan

Rakesh Maharjan

Rubin Singh Maharjan

Prajwalta Karki

Jot Narayan Patel

Chandani Shakya

Rija Joshi

Sanjiv Balami

Ratna Ram Shrestha

General Members

Bibhor Bista

Jenish Maharjan

Laxsha Singh

Gaurav Panthi

Nisam Sharma

Phurba Gyalzen Sherpa

Shirish Maharjan

Amit Shakya

Suman Thapa

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