Meet Time 6:45 - 7 am.
Meet Point: National Park Gate(Borivali)
Contact: anoop(dot)dhc@gmail.com please mail me will forward the concered person number.
as i will not be riding for 2 to 3 weeks.
People Coming from far may try using the trains(since the place is not far from the Borivali Railway station.Procedure:Buy usual railway ticket.Then visit station masters office on platform and ask for receipt to carry cycle in luggage compartment. Costs-117-120 Rs. Please ask before hand if the same receipt can be used for return journey.
National Park entry is charged. Rupees 20 for cycle. So please carry cash.
Also please carry:
Helmet / Cap
Water / Energy Drink(electral,Glucon-D, etc.)
Light Snacks
Cash
Cycling in National Park is really awesome. No pollution. Hope to see many cyclist.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Bike Tour of Nilgiri
Hi Bikers,
Ravi Ranjan Kumar from Bangalore along with Rakesh and Rajesh Nair and few others have organized Tour of Nilgiri. Bike ride in the Blue Mountains (Nilgiri), Southern Part of India.
This going to be a 7 days ride taking you through most
of Blue Mountains.
Plan is to cover 125Kms every day, and restricting it to Road racer bikes only.
For more detail please have a look at Blog
Just FYI, the total cost of the 7 days tour could be about 10K rupees,
and we plan to spend and divide it equally among participants without
making any profit, as that is not the intention. The intention is to
promote the Eco-tourism.
cycling in Nilgiri Mountains will be fun...
Ravi Ranjan Kumar from Bangalore along with Rakesh and Rajesh Nair and few others have organized Tour of Nilgiri. Bike ride in the Blue Mountains (Nilgiri), Southern Part of India.
This going to be a 7 days ride taking you through most
of Blue Mountains.
Plan is to cover 125Kms every day, and restricting it to Road racer bikes only.
For more detail please have a look at Blog
Just FYI, the total cost of the 7 days tour could be about 10K rupees,
and we plan to spend and divide it equally among participants without
making any profit, as that is not the intention. The intention is to
promote the Eco-tourism.
cycling in Nilgiri Mountains will be fun...
Aarey Colony Cycle ride 19-Oct
Another cherish able ride.
It was fun. There were 17 cyclists all together.
I still remember 15 June, when 13 cyclists had turned up in aarey colony.
Just we four were present in that ride. (asif, praful, vikram, anoop)
Rest all for today's ride were fresh faces. (13), I mean they were just fresh for the aarey ride. Most of them have come for other rides as well.
(romit, ruchika, renny, aditya, vikas, ben, venkat, noel, prabdhua,
kaushik, yogi, vikram, nelson)
There are lots of cyclists in Mumbai and around, and a couple of cyclists couldn't make it today as some work had come up.
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Ride was fun; we also did some off road. Thanks to Ben.
Will upload some more photos later. As I get them.
It was fun. There were 17 cyclists all together.
I still remember 15 June, when 13 cyclists had turned up in aarey colony.
Just we four were present in that ride. (asif, praful, vikram, anoop)
Rest all for today's ride were fresh faces. (13), I mean they were just fresh for the aarey ride. Most of them have come for other rides as well.
(romit, ruchika, renny, aditya, vikas, ben, venkat, noel, prabdhua,
kaushik, yogi, vikram, nelson)
There are lots of cyclists in Mumbai and around, and a couple of cyclists couldn't make it today as some work had come up.
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Ride was fun; we also did some off road. Thanks to Ben.
Will upload some more photos later. As I get them.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Kanpur bomb blast on (cycle) 14 Oct 08
what the hell is wrong with terrorist.
Is it not the responsibility of cops to check from where RDX and other stuff comes, instead of accusing and find the cycle owner.
people lock you cycle any where you go.
Check the link for more info
Is it not the responsibility of cops to check from where RDX and other stuff comes, instead of accusing and find the cycle owner.
people lock you cycle any where you go.
Check the link for more info
RIDE ALERT (19th Oct 08)
Meet Time: Between 6:30 to 7:00 am on 19th Oct 08 Aarey Colony Trip)
Meet point:
Western Side : Western Side entry for Aarey Colony is at Goregaon/malad on Western Express
Highway.
Eastern Side: LnT Signal after powai lake off JVLR.
renny will be coordinating for eastern side.
Both sides can co-ordinate and meet at the foot entry of aarey colony
guest house gate.
Contacts: please mail me anoop(dot)dhc@gmail.com
Distance: from one toll naka to other will be less than 10 to 15 km
CHECK MAP FOR DIRECTIONS
http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8& ... 26608&z=15
Meet point:
Western Side : Western Side entry for Aarey Colony is at Goregaon/malad on Western Express
Highway.
Eastern Side: LnT Signal after powai lake off JVLR.
renny will be coordinating for eastern side.
Both sides can co-ordinate and meet at the foot entry of aarey colony
guest house gate.
Contacts: please mail me anoop(dot)dhc@gmail.com
Distance: from one toll naka to other will be less than 10 to 15 km
CHECK MAP FOR DIRECTIONS
http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8& ... 26608&z=15
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Keep up the good work(yagnesh)
This is very interesting.
I have not met this boy, but we had a lot conservation over the phone.
He is keen in promoting cycling as a means of transport.
Best of luck to you yagnesh, and we are always here to support.
link to his site
I have not met this boy, but we had a lot conservation over the phone.
He is keen in promoting cycling as a means of transport.
Best of luck to you yagnesh, and we are always here to support.
link to his site
Monday, October 6, 2008
Borivali National Park to Gorai_manori and back on cycle
5th Oct 08
Eleven cyclists gathered at Borivali National Park (Borivali).
PS: three had just come all the way from Pune to cycle.
We all started riding by 9 am.
Used bhyander route and rode via kashimira route towards gorai beach.
Took a hault at gorai beach. Refueled our self and then headed towards manroi and then took a launch and headed towards marve. (Malad).
Then via sv road left for borivali national park (start point).
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Cycling in gorai and other inner parts was fun.
But cycling on Mumbai roads was bit difficult because of dust and pollution and because of unbearable heat.
Total distance covered 45 km.
Renny 68 km.
Eleven cyclists gathered at Borivali National Park (Borivali).
PS: three had just come all the way from Pune to cycle.
We all started riding by 9 am.
Used bhyander route and rode via kashimira route towards gorai beach.
Took a hault at gorai beach. Refueled our self and then headed towards manroi and then took a launch and headed towards marve. (Malad).
Then via sv road left for borivali national park (start point).
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Cycling in gorai and other inner parts was fun.
But cycling on Mumbai roads was bit difficult because of dust and pollution and because of unbearable heat.
Total distance covered 45 km.
Renny 68 km.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Cycling from Mumbai to Shirdi (Ahmadnagar) on 31st Oct and back by 5th Nov (600 km)
A group of CYCLIST from JOGESHWARI every year rides CYCLE from MUMBAI to SHIRDI and back. Since last 6 years.
Last year there were 50 cyclists. Although some are missing in the image. Click for more images
A total of 600 km. One side is 296 km; from Mumbai to reach Shirdi on cycle it will take 2 an half days.
So if every thing works well on 2 Nov people will be at Shirdi and on 5th Nov every one will be back home.
This year they will be riding on Oct 31st 08. And already 50+ cyclists have registered.
PLEASE SEND ME A MAIL WHO WANTS TO JOIN
Rupees 500 is the entry fees. This will include accommodation and food and also any maintenance issues with the cycle. (PS: imported bikes will be excluded since not all the equipments will be available, so please guys carry your stuff in the tempo provided accordingly)
Also jersey and shorts will be provided.
A tempo accompanies them along with 3 to 4 motorbikes, you can check in the image bikes and tempo in the background.
People will be split in group of ten members each headed by a leader.
This is not a fun ride. And also no fooling around.
People get back to me if any concerns.
PS: They are looking for some more sponsors, please look out if any one interested and let me know.
Last year there were 50 cyclists. Although some are missing in the image. Click for more images
A total of 600 km. One side is 296 km; from Mumbai to reach Shirdi on cycle it will take 2 an half days.
So if every thing works well on 2 Nov people will be at Shirdi and on 5th Nov every one will be back home.
This year they will be riding on Oct 31st 08. And already 50+ cyclists have registered.
PLEASE SEND ME A MAIL WHO WANTS TO JOIN
Rupees 500 is the entry fees. This will include accommodation and food and also any maintenance issues with the cycle. (PS: imported bikes will be excluded since not all the equipments will be available, so please guys carry your stuff in the tempo provided accordingly)
Also jersey and shorts will be provided.
A tempo accompanies them along with 3 to 4 motorbikes, you can check in the image bikes and tempo in the background.
People will be split in group of ten members each headed by a leader.
This is not a fun ride. And also no fooling around.
People get back to me if any concerns.
PS: They are looking for some more sponsors, please look out if any one interested and let me know.
Cycle to Work
I hear lot of people have started cycling to work.
Fellow cyclists who cycle to work in Mumbai are Raksha, Ashok and Mallik. Want to keep a track please let me know who all cycle to work in Mumbai.
Since Oil prices have gone high. And will keep going high. Check this link
And to maintain a Car also is a big pain and investment, as compared to a cycle.
While riding cycle, best part is no signal, no cops to harass on the roads and may more benefits.
We make our own roads.
And never to forget the feeling of not polluting the roads after reaching home.
It shapes your body and earth send a little extra love to cyclist.
Its being 9 months I have been cycling to work on Mumbai roads.
People find it wearied, when I tell them I cycle to work.
Now let me tell this to every one, riding a bike for 15 to 20 km is not a difficult task and it can be accomplished in an hour time.
Also you don’t need to have an athlete body. You will develop it gradually.
And gradually you can reduce the time to half an hour or so.
Get a good cycle.
Now the point is Mumbai weather not suitable for riding cycle.
I believe it is one of the best weather to ride cycle or do any physical work.
You will sweat and get tired, so what replenish and get back to work.
While riding cycle always look at your back (don’t turn back) just peep out and keep a watch at the vehicles coming towards you, after a few pedals. This will develop once you have started riding regular.
I wear a jersey and a jeans pant while going to work.
Things to carry along with you while cycling to work.
-water
-helmet or cap
-towel
-extra t-shirt & pant (if possible arrange for a locker)
-deo or perfume
-facemask
Fellow cyclist please suggest if any thing else has to added here.
Always lock your cycle to a stationery object.
Build rapport with the security guards; behave like they are your family members. Hahaha…
Just be a extra careful while riding back home during evening as number of vehicle are more on the roads also lot of unethical drivers.
Who don't care for anything.
Please correct me if i went wrong some where.
Happy Cycling
Friday, September 26, 2008
Timeout Magazine
This is a sep-19th to Oct-2nd edition.
This article was all about the active cycling clubs in and around Mumbai.
First let me tell you a bit about me.
Cycling in Mumbai is not fun during peak hours, because of pollution and congested roads; this is almost the same in all part of the world. NO one is ready to quit cars and motorized transport. So I started cycling to work.
Every one talks of pollution and sh*t but no one is ready to sacrifice.
Some one has to sacrifice. So I travel daily approx 26 to 27 km to and fro to office.
And as there was no cycling club in Mumbai, I wanted people to get organized. Ride one day on roads like kings where no motorist messes up with you. Also had a plan to set up a site. But then that is a pain to maintain along with work, cycling and my tybcom studies… and also my nature course.
I want see Mumbai on cycle.
I was featured along with Jo, Kaustab and Yagnesh in this magazine.
Now it’s not just we four, we have Renny from thane, Vikram from borivali, Vikas from panvel... and many more people...
We all have one motive in common... TO SEE EACH AND EVERY ONE ON CYCLE.
Less pollution and congestion. And yes a healthy life.
Happy Cycling
This article was all about the active cycling clubs in and around Mumbai.
First let me tell you a bit about me.
Cycling in Mumbai is not fun during peak hours, because of pollution and congested roads; this is almost the same in all part of the world. NO one is ready to quit cars and motorized transport. So I started cycling to work.
Every one talks of pollution and sh*t but no one is ready to sacrifice.
Some one has to sacrifice. So I travel daily approx 26 to 27 km to and fro to office.
And as there was no cycling club in Mumbai, I wanted people to get organized. Ride one day on roads like kings where no motorist messes up with you. Also had a plan to set up a site. But then that is a pain to maintain along with work, cycling and my tybcom studies… and also my nature course.
I want see Mumbai on cycle.
I was featured along with Jo, Kaustab and Yagnesh in this magazine.
Now it’s not just we four, we have Renny from thane, Vikram from borivali, Vikas from panvel... and many more people...
We all have one motive in common... TO SEE EACH AND EVERY ONE ON CYCLE.
Less pollution and congestion. And yes a healthy life.
Happy Cycling
Sunday, September 21, 2008
buscrashes_boys_thane_TMT
This is bad.. small kids crushed to death.
driver should be punished. I guess one of his family member should be crushed and see how he reacts.
This is not just with me and the poor kids who were crushed.
this happens to every one.. on a cycle.
Some thing has to be done.
requesting for separate lanes will not work..
Planing to start Critical Mass.
so that people know were are also on the roads. and we have equal right on the road.
let me know who all are ready.
once in a month we ride along a common track on a weekday during semi peak hour.
driver should be punished. I guess one of his family member should be crushed and see how he reacts.
This is not just with me and the poor kids who were crushed.
this happens to every one.. on a cycle.
Some thing has to be done.
requesting for separate lanes will not work..
Planing to start Critical Mass.
so that people know were are also on the roads. and we have equal right on the road.
let me know who all are ready.
once in a month we ride along a common track on a weekday during semi peak hour.
Gorai Uttan Belt Ride
Today 21st Sep 08.
Plan was to ride gorai uttan belt.
Some of them couldn't make it.
7 of us started off from Natinal Park. We headed towards gorai creek, but for our
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Bad luck. Boats were not working as there was a protest in gorai.
So we decided to go via bhyander(kashi mira side).
Highway ride was real bad. Lot of pollution.
But after reaching bhyander it was pretty nice. But then Renny had a flat tyre, some of us way head. and later some thing or the other kept happening. Because of which lot of time was spend.
Finally we decide to touch southern most part of Uttan. A steep uphill was kick ass man...
only hector got it with out a break. as almost every one was exhaust.
On our way back on the same slope. Vinay met with an accident. Brakes gave up. and he some how struggled to keep him on the roads with the help of a fishing net and barricade of the road. flew..that was close man.
Riding was fun as well tiring.
Ride stats.
Dist covered: approx 70 km. bertram and renny almost 100 km.
Avg speed: 20 km/hr
Top speed: 50 km/hr on the slope haha... but on roads top was btwn 35 to 40 km/hr.
Next ride Thane.
Keep Cycling.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Freedom_Ride 067
This is my new mask, which i will be wearing on my way to office.
Thank you Francis for sending this amazing mask.
With this mask as compared to older mask breathing is pretty easy and no smoke or fumes enter.
Its very nice, for mumbai or any other polluted roads. Can breath proper and good material. kind of mixture of rubber and plastic and filter can be replaced in just a min.
and also edges stick to face leaving no gap.
this was the first time i tried, so the filter is still clear, after 8 to 10 hour of ride in the following days.. filter got a dark muddy apperance.
And this time i know who made this mask. can check this site totobobo.com
or mail Francis on totobobomask(at)gmail.com
thank you Francis.
Thank you Francis for sending this amazing mask.
With this mask as compared to older mask breathing is pretty easy and no smoke or fumes enter.
Its very nice, for mumbai or any other polluted roads. Can breath proper and good material. kind of mixture of rubber and plastic and filter can be replaced in just a min.
and also edges stick to face leaving no gap.
this was the first time i tried, so the filter is still clear, after 8 to 10 hour of ride in the following days.. filter got a dark muddy apperance.
And this time i know who made this mask. can check this site totobobo.com
or mail Francis on totobobomask(at)gmail.com
thank you Francis.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
TOI
This is one of the most successful and memorable ride so far.
Around 35 cyclist got together at National Park for the Freedom Ride.
on 15-Aug to promote the word of cycling.
we rode through S V road from kandivali to Bandra and then using worli link road till mantralaya. and then finally till Gateway of India.
the only sad part was, cops escorted us all the way, since it was Independence day.
We disturbed pamphlet along the way and informed people about the benefits of cycling to environment and human beings.
Thanx to kaustab (RTEC) and other from his team.
We were also featured in
Dna, Marathi Times and I was interview by DD.
Hope more and more people switch over to cycling on roads.
Around 35 cyclist got together at National Park for the Freedom Ride.
on 15-Aug to promote the word of cycling.
we rode through S V road from kandivali to Bandra and then using worli link road till mantralaya. and then finally till Gateway of India.
the only sad part was, cops escorted us all the way, since it was Independence day.
We disturbed pamphlet along the way and informed people about the benefits of cycling to environment and human beings.
Thanx to kaustab (RTEC) and other from his team.
We were also featured in
Dna, Marathi Times and I was interview by DD.
Hope more and more people switch over to cycling on roads.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Removing Rust from Chain
I am sure bikers,
many of you might have noticed rust on your Cycle chain after the rains.
One of the best and easiest solution.
1) Just take some lime juice, no water just juice (citric acid)
2) Steel wool (kata, mumbaikers will know this) or a spoiled tooth brush.
3) Worn out cloth, just to wipe the dirt.
4) lubrication (Oil, i prefer castrol 2t oil 10 rupees pouch)
Citric acid reacts well with iron oxide (rust).
Just dip steel wool or brush in citric acid and scrub on the chain.
and just wipe it with the cloth.
and just add few drop of oil.
Your cycle chain is clean as new.
Do post a comment after you try this simple cycling clean up.
many of you might have noticed rust on your Cycle chain after the rains.
One of the best and easiest solution.
1) Just take some lime juice, no water just juice (citric acid)
2) Steel wool (kata, mumbaikers will know this) or a spoiled tooth brush.
3) Worn out cloth, just to wipe the dirt.
4) lubrication (Oil, i prefer castrol 2t oil 10 rupees pouch)
Citric acid reacts well with iron oxide (rust).
Just dip steel wool or brush in citric acid and scrub on the chain.
and just wipe it with the cloth.
and just add few drop of oil.
Your cycle chain is clean as new.
Do post a comment after you try this simple cycling clean up.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Extreem Cycling Effects
On 25th Jul Friday. I met with a accident.
Actually while going to office it wasn't raining. However by afternoon it started heavily.
And water logging in Mumbai on road side is not a uncommon issue.
From Dmart (Malad) till mitk chowki is always jam.
I was riding through the extreme left of road.
On a avg speed of 10 km. When suddenly my front wheel got stuck in a big dam hole.
Thanks to our m*%&$^ f&%^% govt and their workers.
I fell right on my face, I tried to protect with my hand, But my hand also went into a diff hole. And i banged to the edge of the hole.
As i was wearing pollution mask, due to the sharp edge it split my nose.
I have got 6 stitches on my nose and 6 on forehead and 2 next to it.
I took stitches with out Anesthesia, so that i feel the pain and next time i ride safe.
But i am wrng.. i know. i will still be free and ride as i want.. do hell with the motorist.
hahaha... this is the next day image. Now my face is swollen. I look like a Alien.
I wish i die while riding a cycle, hey wait not know some time later.
Once i have enjoyed my Life.
Actually while going to office it wasn't raining. However by afternoon it started heavily.
And water logging in Mumbai on road side is not a uncommon issue.
From Dmart (Malad) till mitk chowki is always jam.
I was riding through the extreme left of road.
On a avg speed of 10 km. When suddenly my front wheel got stuck in a big dam hole.
Thanks to our m*%&$^ f&%^% govt and their workers.
I fell right on my face, I tried to protect with my hand, But my hand also went into a diff hole. And i banged to the edge of the hole.
As i was wearing pollution mask, due to the sharp edge it split my nose.
I have got 6 stitches on my nose and 6 on forehead and 2 next to it.
I took stitches with out Anesthesia, so that i feel the pain and next time i ride safe.
But i am wrng.. i know. i will still be free and ride as i want.. do hell with the motorist.
hahaha... this is the next day image. Now my face is swollen. I look like a Alien.
I wish i die while riding a cycle, hey wait not know some time later.
Once i have enjoyed my Life.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Pollution Mask
Pollution in Mumbai is real bad.
When it comes to cycling in mumbai roads, cannot take chances.
It just will degrade every dam thing on the way to lungs.
Ultimately will land up with Chronic Respiratory Problems.
so prevention is better than cure.
I used to tie two bandana on my face. But still i could feel and smell smoke penetrate through my nose.
and top of that breathing becomes a problem.
This mask is very nice. Can breath proper and no more smoke.
Hey do i look like Shredder from Ninja Turtles
thanks to the person who invented it.
When it comes to cycling in mumbai roads, cannot take chances.
It just will degrade every dam thing on the way to lungs.
Ultimately will land up with Chronic Respiratory Problems.
so prevention is better than cure.
I used to tie two bandana on my face. But still i could feel and smell smoke penetrate through my nose.
and top of that breathing becomes a problem.
This mask is very nice. Can breath proper and no more smoke.
Hey do i look like Shredder from Ninja Turtles
thanks to the person who invented it.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Mumbai Roads hahahahaha
Nothing can solve mumbai traffic problem.
wait a minute... non-motorzied transport can.
Cycles!!!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Mumbai-bikers @ Churchgate
Hi bikers,
yesterdays trip was fun.
seema, betram, left for nariman point 6 am from bandra. even balram and i was suppose to reach bandra by 6 am.
how ever coz of me.. we left at 6:30 am from malad. i could sleep at 2 am. was on net.
madhav left from andheri with out gear cycle. good stamina.
mallik from kurla, again a avid cyclist.
balram and me reached point at 8 am. we covered in 1 1/2 hour till Nariman point from Malad.
from there we had our snacks and left for churchgate and balaram was planing to leave for alibaug. but no boat service during monsoon :(
on our way back varsha joined us, she stays near kalina. from bandra she caught up highway. we came through link road.
mallik came with us till juhu and headed back to kurla.
only sad part, heat was unberable.
yesterdays trip was fun.
seema, betram, left for nariman point 6 am from bandra. even balram and i was suppose to reach bandra by 6 am.
how ever coz of me.. we left at 6:30 am from malad. i could sleep at 2 am. was on net.
madhav left from andheri with out gear cycle. good stamina.
mallik from kurla, again a avid cyclist.
balram and me reached point at 8 am. we covered in 1 1/2 hour till Nariman point from Malad.
from there we had our snacks and left for churchgate and balaram was planing to leave for alibaug. but no boat service during monsoon :(
on our way back varsha joined us, she stays near kalina. from bandra she caught up highway. we came through link road.
mallik came with us till juhu and headed back to kurla.
only sad part, heat was unberable.
AareyColonyRide15thJune08
15th June 2008 was one of the best cycling ride.
altogether 13 of us had joined.
we started of at 7 am from areay colony western side.
then we headed to areay milk production unit.
and then towards New zealand hostel.
some bikers had to rush back, since most of them stay far away.
8 of us then left for National Park.
we went near to canneri caves. did a small trek and headed back towards home.
i am not good at writing content.. so please bear with me and if any mistake do let me know.. thnx... :)
altogether 13 of us had joined.
we started of at 7 am from areay colony western side.
then we headed to areay milk production unit.
and then towards New zealand hostel.
some bikers had to rush back, since most of them stay far away.
8 of us then left for National Park.
we went near to canneri caves. did a small trek and headed back towards home.
i am not good at writing content.. so please bear with me and if any mistake do let me know.. thnx... :)
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