India, June 3 -- Freshly back from the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, Nitanshi Goel confesses that she gets her biggest high from her humble bicycle. On World Bicycle Day today, she reflects on this form of "meditation". "Cycling has always felt like freedom on two wheels. It's the quiet time where your body is moving but your mind gets the space to breathe," shares the actor best known for Laapataa Ladies (2023). The 16-year-old cherishes this pedal-powered peace the most, "especially on days when things feel overwhelming". "A short ride really helps me declutter my thoughts and reconnect with myself," she admits. From her first "little pink cycle with shimmery tassels" to muddy monsoon rides, Nitanshi remembers each moment vividly: "It felt like my first real step toward independence. The tiny victories - riding without support wheels, learning to brake properly, riding with one hand - meant the world back then." Navigating Mumbai's chaotic traffic isn't the same as Noida's breezy rides. But the memories - and the meaning - remain strong. The actor recalls, "I rode on a muddy slope during monsoon. I probably wasn't supposed to go that far, but the rain, the laughter... It was such a thrilling little escape." As the world accelerates at breakneck speed, Nitanshi believes it's high time we all slow down - one cycle ride at a time. "We spend so much time indoors, glued to screens, and somewhere we've forgotten how refreshing it feels to just be outside. It doesn't take much, just you and a cycle. And in this fast-paced world, where everything is about productivity and speed, cycling reminds you to slow down and breathe," she signs off....