[vb-san]

Originally Posted by captainkevin

Cycling for me has always been an escape from the city's hustle bustle and enjoying the silence of a quiet early morning nature ride.

Nice set of pictures there! However, investing on a good helmet will be great idea

[anshuman_v]

Brilliant thread. Made me search for my login in order to be able to post. Here is my current bike, me with my bike, and the last ride I did.

I think Bangalore with its weather is just a boon for cyclists. And while roads arent the best, they are still alright, and the traffic is alright too (relatively speaking). Enjoying the rides so far!

[Mi10]

Shot near Muttukadu back waters (ECR) few months back

[satvik4134]

Hello everyone,
Though I got admitted to this forum during last year, I have been only reading the posts and not posted/added anything. I have followed this group for around 4-5 years now and I have immense respect for the knowledge members here have.

Coming to the topic, i have recently taken up cycling and bought a new Decathlon Rockrider St 120. I have been wanting to write about it and there can be no better thread for it than this.
I live in Singrauli (yes, I am associated with CIL & I have seen members of the fraternity in this forum) and in my opinion it is THE place for taking up cycling as a workout, the terrain is full of heavy inclines and has proper trails for an MTB, infact roads here are not at all suited for roadbikes or gravel bikes. We are a group of 4-5 guys who have been cycling daily since the last month and our daily run is around 20 kms, I know it is not much but given the elevation we gain, it seems to be adequate.
Enough of words, let's the pictures do the talking.

Amongst the posted pics, there is a particular pic where in a guy can be seen on a desi jugaadu e-cycle which he has setup in around just Rs 5,000. The pic is self explanatory, it can be seen how easily he has mounted a battery and added a motor to the wheel.

[W.A.G.7]

Some pictures from my side. All pictures have been taken while cycling in Pune.

On the Poona Hospital Bridge


Jambhulwadi viaduct and lake


Nanded City


Sunrise at Mhatre bridge


Khadakwasla


The Bremen chowk to University cycle track - one of my favourite tracks in Pune

[goandude]

Originally Posted by anshuman_v

Brilliant thread. Made me search for my login in order to be able to post. Here is my current bike, me with my bike, and the last ride I did.

I think Bangalore with its weather is just a boon for cyclists. And while roads arent the best, they are still alright, and the traffic is alright too (relatively speaking). Enjoying the rides so far!

Great average speed. And looking at your start/end points you are located around Mahadevpura. Close to where I'm located.

[mh09ad5578]

Rocking thread! I do about 20 odd kms most days of the week around my home town of chitradurga, Sundays doing longer gigs of 40 to 45kms. I'm a novice and started cycling only a month back as I got a very good company. Great terrain and weather nowadays, would love to go to new places as my stamina improves. A few pics from around chitradurga.

P.S.- my friends kid me that I've clicked all pics on the same day as same bike, same mountains and same windmills in all pics, hope you don't feel bombarded

P.PS- I brought the bike almost 8 years back and was mostly kept to hang clothes in the garage, these 2 months have been amazing , great to be in the fresh morning air, the amazing views and my heart rate really is getting below 80s through the day after cycling. The best part is no morning mobile screen exposure. What more could I ask for!

[foby.sebastian]

First hundred kilometres ride! Few months back.

[narayanang76]

This thread has some awesome pics of bikes and surroundings.

Well, I realized that I don't have any nice pics taken recently, got hold of few random pics from the past. Here we go.

Cheers,
narayanang76

[Red Liner]

Back on topic, a picture i posted earlier but couldn't stop staring at it. Rode down to the center of Bangalore right across Cubbon park. Terrible roads all the way. Riding within bangalore city is strictly on an MTB lol.

[thesquaremile]

Got back on the bike after nearly a decade! Been exploring green spaces around my neighborhood here in West London.

[Rubbertramps]

My morning trip.

[dragntailonfire]

Sharing some oldish pics. These are from few of the first rides I did, after getting the bike, back in March this year. Taken from Shangumugham and Veli beaches in Trivandrum.





Morning beach ride has become a daily ritual now.

[vb-san]

Managed to cross 70km this morning. Not too fast, just avg. speed of 19.8 km/h. Got caught in heavy rains for the last 10 kms.

On the way, around 7am



Cloudy sky…



Cleared up after a while. The flags are up as the national day is coming up on 9th Aug.



On the seaside...





Thanks to the rain - back home with a clean bike

[landcruiser123]

Posting three of my most favorite trips in the Northern California:

1. Cabrillo Highway (CA State Route 1) from Santa Cruz to Pescadero: A magical route to best done on a bicycle at 12 mph. The experience of riding along the Pacific listening to the sound of waves and birds chirping is something out of this world. To top it off, you're greeted with sun, fog, and a refreshingly cool wind.

Date: Jan 25, 2020

The route:


The Stats: (The Strava app crashed at the halfway point)


Early morning Sun:


Fog on the horizon:


Scott Creek beach:


Climb out of the fog:


Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Pescadero, CA




Oh mighty Pacific, aren't thou beautiful? (south of Año Nuevo state park):


Davenport, CA:

2. Mt Hamilton Rd (CA State Route 130): The high point of all my bicycle rides was climbing to the tallest point in the Bay Area. Long climb with relatively easy grades. Tips for beginners: Do not start from on Quimby Rd.

Date: April 11, 2020

The route:


The stats:


Leaving the South Bay behind:


An important mile marker:


Watch out for those grades, baby:


Much needed water break:


Serpentines:


More Switchbacks:


Lick observatory closed:


Where do you want to go?

3. My first (and only) 100k: A special moment for me with my first 100k. If I buy a house in the US, it has to be in the Almaden Valley or New Almaden neighborhoods.

Date: May 3, 2020

The Route:


The Stats:


Calero, my hero: (@Calero reservoir)


An important mile marker; Uvas in Spanish means grapes. Guess there were vineyards here?


Uvas (reservoir), you beauty:


The ride:


Share 'em roads with cars and truck doing min 60 mph (96 kmph):


Yes bro, that's Chesbro (reservoir):

Signing off!