February 2009 Blog Posts (4)

Pune to Mumbai via the Ghats (NH4) - what a ride!

Life does take some strange turns... even when you are not on the saddle...

Take last week, for instance... there I was, all set to join the gang for a ride to Kanheri Caves on Sunday... wondering what route to take - do I go to the start point? join them at Sanjay Gandhi National Park? if so, go via Aarey? or take Ghodbunder Road?

And suddenly, I hit a hairpin bend - instead of heading west and north towards Kanheri Caves, I was suddenly headed east and south... towards… Continue

Added by Anil Uchil on February 19, 2009 at 4:10pm — 20 Comments

Lance Armstrong's bike stolen after race!

Did you read about this? Lance Armstrong's one-of-a-kind bike was stolen yesterday! He posted the news on twitter instantly.

Details here...

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/16/armstrong.bike.stolen/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

Added by Amit Bhowmik on February 17, 2009 at 1:07am — 5 Comments

Bike brands

Dear Guys & Girls,

I am new to this community. I like the idea of cycling and checking out places. I need your opinions, i just bought a Hamilton 24 inches with front and rear suspensions with 6 gears. This is primarily for my daughter, my wife and myself.

I would like to know if it is a good brand or not? also would be grateful if anyone could tell me if this cycle is good enough and comfortable for long rides.

Thank you guys and girls in advance!! I hope… Continue

Added by Gautam Rajagopal on February 11, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

cycling in the evenings.....

had such a harrowing time today...cycling back home...i mean how far left can one keep...
in a span of just one hour...must have avoided getting bumped off at least 8 to 9 times..
just dont get it...the road's almost empty but they just want to whizz past u...dunno this...but m seriously thinking of getting mirrors...
although m not gonna stop cycling...today was a real eye opener for me...welcome to the real world right...
aaargh....m so angry right now....

Added by Sonu on February 2, 2009 at 10:40pm — 19 Comments