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Pedal energy to Mumbai
- Updated: October 1, 2017
Mumbai Cycling Enthusiasts
Perhaps a largest organisation of cyclists in Mumbai, this organisation is open to all cycling enthusiasts opposite a city, either they cycle to schools, colleges, work, or around their neighbourhood. The organisation organises unchanging weekly rides and answers all cycling-related queries. It is open customarily for cyclists above 18 years.
Log on to: Facebook.com/groups/mumbaicyclists
Mumbaikars roving on a Bandra-Worli Sea Link during a cycling eventuality in a city. Pic/Shadab Khan
Mumbai Randonneurs
Founded in 2011, Mumbai Randonneurs is a organisation of long-distance riders, scheming for a Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) *brevet in 2015. “We take partial in long-distance rides, from 200 km onwards in Mumbai as good as circuitously places like Pune or Lonavla,” says owner Anil Uchil.
* A brevet is a self-supported long-distance continuation cycling ride. The organisation has over 1,000 members.
Log on to: Facebook.com/groups/mumbai.randonneurs
Cycle to Work
This organisation connects Mumbaikars who use a cycle for daily commute. “Our aim is to foster cycling as an choice means of commute. We wish to enthuse people to take adult cycling instead of regulating cars and bikes,” asserts Uchil. Email: aniluchil@hotmail.com
Cycling for Foodies
This organisation combines their passion for cycling and food to emanate noted trips. They try famous food destinations on their cycles.
LOG ON TO www.facebook.com/groups/foodiescyclist
Mulund Riders
This organisation of cyclists founded by Bhavesh Thakkar and Kamal Gada organises convenience rides in and around Mumbai each Thursday and Sunday. “Sometimes, we float to Bandstand in Bandra, Colaba in south Mumbai, or conduct to Matunga for an early breakfast during Ram Ashray or Madras Café,” says Yashkumar Sotta, who manages a online calm for a group. The organisation is open to all cyclists irrespective of area, and a rides customarily cover a stretch of 30 km to 50 km on Thursdays, and 70 km to 100 km on Sundays.
Log on to: Facebook.com/groups/mulundriders
Other renouned clubs
Borivali Cyclists Association: This includes riders from Malad to Mira Road and circuitously areas.
Log on to: www.facebook.com/groups/128422420551197
Lakecity Pedalers: This organisation from Thane spreads recognition about a environment.
Log on to: www.facebook.com/groups/lakecitypedalers/
Cycling gear
1. Headgear
2. Sweat-absorbing T-shirt
3. Hand gloves (for improved grip)
4. Shoes
5. Padded shorts (for comfort)
6. A trek to lift essentials
Your rigging stop
Decathlon, Ghodbunder Road, Thane (W). CALL 9619297688
Bike Shark, Borivali (W). CALL 28640513
Bike Me, Bandra (W). CALL 24334993
Cyclo Craft, Parel (W). CALL 24318594
Also important
Reflective vests (see tip pic)
Riding eyeglasses (for day and night rides)
Knee and bend pads
Front Light (for night rides)
Back light (for night rides)
Bandana (absorbs persperate while riding)
Cycle routes
In and around Mumbai
Goregaon-Madh Island-Aksa Beach: Take a Goregaon Link Road to Malad and from there go towards Madh Island and Aksa beach.
Goregaon-Marve beach-Uttan: Head to a Marve beach, cranky over regulating a packet to a Manori side and cycle towards Uttan. Pass by a Pagoda, Essel World, and by a finish of it, it’s a pleasing climb. Enjoy a view.
Chembur / Vashi-Khopoli / Lonavla: Head out of Mumbai from a Chembur / Vashi side and go towards Khopoli and stand adult to Lonavla.
Shirshad Phata / Vikramgadh / Tungareshwar Climb: Ride out on a Western Express Highway, cranky a Dahisar Check Naka, and conduct towards a Shirshad Phata. Turn right and go towards Ganeshpuri, Vikramgadh. You can also go for an off-road stand on Tungareshwar Road.
Colaba-Kihim / Alibaug / Kashid / Murud-Janjira: Head towards Colaba in South Mumbai. Get on a jetty to Mandwa, cycle towards Kihim, Alibaug, Kashid or Murud-Janjira. All a rides are scenic.
Mulund / Thane to Yeoor Hills / Upwan: If we live in Thane or Mulund, cycle to Upwan
or Yeoor Hills for climbing practice. You can also opt for a off-road around a mountain to use roving on severe terrain.
Bylanes of aged Bandra, Khar Danda, Pali Hill, Versova, Lokhandwala / Four Bungalows / Seven Bungalows: Early morning or late during night, such routes offer enchanting rides and views within a city.
Members of Mumbai Randonneurs holding partial in a night ride. Pics/Ronak Savla
Checklist
Wear a helmet, always
A contemplative vest is compulsory, generally during night
Ensure we have operational front and behind lights for day and night rides
For long-distance rides that engage stopovers during night, book accommodation in advance