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"MONETARY PRIZES FOR IMPORTANT ROAD RACES IN INDIA". WHICH IS THE RICHEST CYCLE RACE IN INDIA?
Thanks for the information.Nice to know that the "Mumbai-Pune cycle race" has a decent prize to attract participants. Cycling is one of the most strenuous sports requiring daily practice and self-sac…
Replied Dec. 9, 2009
"MONETARY PRIZES FOR IMPORTANT ROAD RACES IN INDIA". WHICH IS THE RICHEST CYCLE RACE IN INDIA?
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Hi Bikers, The "Tour De France" is considered the richest road race in World cycling with numerous other Country's having their own respective "Tour-De-Races". In Asia , Malaysia is famous for the "T…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kaustubh Dec. 11, 2009.
Hindustan Times cyclists that ride to work photoshoot 9:30 am sunday Bandra Kurla Complex
Is this only for "CAMERA PUBLICITY"? Honestly, how manny "Middle-Class" or "Executive-Class" people use their "BICYCLES" to work in Mumbai City? The "Cycle" is seen as a "Poor mans " transport in Ind…
Replied Nov. 25, 2009
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Hey, who's got those rocking disc wheels at 0:24 into the vid? Front and rear discs - that's a brave choice :)
Hey, whose got those rocking disc wheels at 0:24 into the video?
The spirit`s just awesome..Kudos to everyone involved..I especially liked the scenes of little cyclists giving their mother`s a tough time!!
We are making our way, and thats encouraging, always happy when I see aam junta junta appreciating the benefits of cycling
Roger that Rudolph. More such events, more coverage, more group rides, more visibility and hey presto cycling can be as cool as ...say i-pod. That's the way to go to a Tipping Point.
Kudo's for "CYCLING" getting some "HOARDING PUBLICITY" in Mumbai city.The "Mumbai Cyclothon" looks down from "Advertisement Hoardings" in prominent locations in Mumbai.Normally, the average "CYCLIST" in Mumbai city is always considered either a "Low…
hey can you guys help me ? I need 6 gear cycles on rent for the Mumbai Cyclothon. Any idea where I could get cycles on rent ? Have called a no of dealers to no avail.
Thanks Mr Dhaval. Philip for correcting my error in saying the "Tour De Mumbai" would be the first "Tour De race" in India.
just a correction.... its not the 1st cyclothon in India.... 1st was organised in B'lore on the Oct 11th 2009 by BSA Hercules guys... over 5500 participated (including me!!)
2nd was very recently organised in Chennai... Dont have many details regar…
Congradulation to cycling enthusiasts for at least making a beginning to put Mumbai and India on the "International Cycling Map" by conducting the country's first "Tour De Mumbai" . Only hope that this event becomes the beginning for future "Tour de…
Firefox runs the most ignorant scene on the market! And the bikes they make reflect that fact.
While most cycle-makers have unisex models, Firefox boasts of women-specific designs.
who are they talking about, everyone has WSD (womens specific design)
orbea, trek, merida, cdale, giant...
www.ride2026.com
Hope the cycling culture grows exponentially in India.
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- Birthday
- March 11
- My current bike model / type:
- "Hero Hawk Racer"
- My favourite ride so far:
- Touring and exploring entire Bangalore city on my cycle(1990's)
- A bit about myself:
- A sports enthusiast and with age and a decrease in physical prowess, have kept myself fit through cycling, jogging and swimming. Have been a "Hobbyist cyclist" since my youth and still use a cycle in 2009 for travelling close distances near my house at Prabhadevi in Mumbai, a "Rare" sight to a city used to cars and mobikes amongst the "educated middle-classes".Wild-life enthusiast and the hobby of touring various parts of the globe alone on a voyage of self-discovery.
- Website / Blog:
- http://www.furtado.gotpetsonline.com
- Age:
- Forty-Nine.
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"ADVERTISING THE MUMBAI CYCLOTHON(Sunday 21-2-2010)"
Kudo's for "CYCLING" getting some "HOARDING PUBLICITY" in Mumbai city.The "Mumbai Cyclothon" looks down from "Advertisement Hoardings" in prominent locations in Mumbai.Normally, the average "CYCLIST" in Mumbai city is always considered either a "Low-Income Mumbaikar" or a "Hobby freak", blocking traffic at peak hours, but never a normal mode of city transport.Now, only hope that "Cycling… Continue
Posted on February 18, 2010 at 8:12am — 2 Comments
"TOUR DE MUMBAI-B.S.A Cyclthon"
Congradulation to cycling enthusiasts for at least making a beginning to put Mumbai and India on the "International Cycling Map" by conducting the country's first "Tour De Mumbai" . Only hope that this event becomes the beginning for future "Tour de cycling races" to be held in India which would also signify the economic prosperity of the country. One need not be a mathematical genius to observe that all country's conducting "International Tour De cycling races" are economically prosperous count… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2010 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments
The arrival of "Luxury Commuter Cycling" in India". A News extract from "DNA News".
Cycles at Delhi expo as costly as some cars
Rachna Tyagi / DNAThursday, January 7, 2010 0:42 IST Email
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New Delhi: Besides glitzy cars and bikes, there is another set of wheels that is all the rage at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Cycles, both Indian and foreign, that will burn a hole in your pocket.
The brands on display include Hero, Hercules, BSA, Raleigh, Bianchi, Adidas, Firefox, Trek and, hold your breath, world renowned motorcycle company Ducati.
“Cycles are no longer a poo… Continue
Rachna Tyagi / DNAThursday, January 7, 2010 0:42 IST Email
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New Delhi: Besides glitzy cars and bikes, there is another set of wheels that is all the rage at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Cycles, both Indian and foreign, that will burn a hole in your pocket.
The brands on display include Hero, Hercules, BSA, Raleigh, Bianchi, Adidas, Firefox, Trek and, hold your breath, world renowned motorcycle company Ducati.
“Cycles are no longer a poo… Continue
Posted on January 7, 2010 at 7:49am — 4 Comments
"CYCLING TO WORK IN MUMBAI" ;- Peril or cheapest form of "ADVENTURE SPORTS"?
Hi Bikers,
Cycling on the streets of Mumbai at age 49 on an old ancient "Hero-Hawk" is no pleasure to the average motorists eyes nor "upwardly mobile Mumbaikar". The cycle is viewed as a poor mans form of transport if used on the roads during "Peak traffic hours" or a "Rich hobby" when used by early morning cyclists on expensive racer bikes. Commuting to work on a cycle is definitely a big "NO-NO" for any educated upwardly mobile executive or student as it is considered the cheapest mode of tran… Continue
Cycling on the streets of Mumbai at age 49 on an old ancient "Hero-Hawk" is no pleasure to the average motorists eyes nor "upwardly mobile Mumbaikar". The cycle is viewed as a poor mans form of transport if used on the roads during "Peak traffic hours" or a "Rich hobby" when used by early morning cyclists on expensive racer bikes. Commuting to work on a cycle is definitely a big "NO-NO" for any educated upwardly mobile executive or student as it is considered the cheapest mode of tran… Continue
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 10:00am — 8 Comments
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 9:44pm on March 11, 2010,
Abhishek Agrawal said… - Happy Birthday Rudolph.A.Furtado
n many happy returns of the day
- At 8:51pm on March 11, 2010,
Carl Fonseca said… - hi rudolph,
better late than never. many happy returns of the day all the best , may all your dreams come true, have a wonderful day ahead. hope to meet you some day.
regards,
carl
- At 7:44pm on March 10, 2010,
pradip adur ( Mob: 9920693396) said… - Hi Rudolph happy Birthday join events & ride safely greenery atmosphere cycling & keep you fit.Thanks
- At 10:36am on December 29, 2009,
Amit Bhowmik said… - Thanks so much for your feedback on the magazine! Hope you all like it. Feb 2010 is the date :)
- At 8:17am on December 20, 2009,
Rudolph.A.Furtado said…
- Hi Pradip.
I have personally done "Solobackpacing trips" in India and abroad, later writing blogs on my experience for the benifit of future "Backpacker tourists". Travelling alone in either a foreign country or India is dangerous, akin to "Cycling" alone in unfamiliar terrain and country's as there is no "GROUP SUPPORT" akin to "Package Tours" or " Peloton Cycling".A person should religiously study the "Culture", "Political climate"" terrain" and "social customs" of the country's to be visited to avoid tragedies or mishaps, the rest being "Destiny".Sad about French cyclist Jean Baptist going "Missing" in India and these incidents are not rare as some foreiners have been found "Missing" during "treks' in the "Kullu Valley" and beaches of Goa.Similarly "Indian Tourists" have gone missing in Foreign country's proving that such incidents occur all over the World.Ultimately, its destiny and a thorough study of the visting country's or places that can offer a safe journey to either a "Solo Cyclist" or a "Solo Backpacker".
- At 8:48pm on December 19, 2009,
pradip adur ( Mob: 9920693396) said…
- Hi Rudolph 2yrs back ie in 2007 when I heard about Jean Baptist French Cyclist missing from India Mumbai Andheri I was Shocked & Indian Police are the 2nd No in world to find missing /culprits Last month his Father/Mother were in city to find their son returned with no hopes this is verry verry bad this should not be happen it is shame on Indian govt, my friend Mr Rajesh Khandekar of Thane had gone for World cycling tour in 19 july2009 about 21 countries he is going well no Problem ,if this happens to him How we/Indiancyclist & their family will feel. Iam verry sentimental It hurts me when I think about it this should nat be happen to any one.Thanks
- At 9:29pm on December 15, 2009,
pradip adur ( Mob: 9920693396) said…
- Cycling is great Cardiovasculor exercise & a perfect attention who do not like Walking Jogging or who have Orthopaediclimitation with regard to weight bearing exercises this is because cycling is easy on joint beside being a great help in promoting cardio respiratory healthy cycling helps decreasing body fat strengthens lower back muscles & increases the stability quotient of the upper body.Iwish to explore more places &KEEP MY BODY FIT &HEALTHY THROUGH OUT MY LIFE.THANKS
- At 8:36pm on December 5, 2009,
pradip adur ( Mob: 9920693396) said…
- Hi Rudolph. ENJOY SAFE RIDES &KEEP Fit I also rides from school days In 1982 my 1st long cycle ride was Mumbai-Goa then Dombivli to Karnala, Ceat"s Aids Rally from worli- Bhandup, Thane - Bhandup In 2008 Mumbai - Shirali (Karnataka) & Mumbai-Goa-Mangalore- Kaladi(Kerala) 2009 November Dombivli- Trimbakeshwar-Nashik- Shirdi_Pandharpur - Mahalaxmi(Kolhapur) - Jyotiba - Ausumbar- Gondhavle - Saswad- Prati Balaji (Pune) Karla- Dombivli MAHARASHTRA DARSHAN 1300 KMS I am very young age 56 yrs
- At 11:33pm on November 20, 2009,
Carl Fonseca said…
- Hi rudolph,
how are you. welcome to the group, happy cycling and hope to meet you oneday.
regards,
carl
- At 3:48pm on November 16, 2009,
Amit Bhowmik said…
- Welcome to cyclists.in :) It's great to have you on the site. It's lovely to see riders like you who are pushing for eco-friendly commuting and staying fit at the same time.
Regards,
Amit Bhowmik
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