The initial version of the BUMSONTHESADDLE Cycling marketplace was launched in 2012. It was a fun 2-hour project that enabled cyclists across India to sell their old cycling gear to cyclists who were more than excited about squeezing more miles from it. Over 1200 bikes and truckloads of cycling accessories and spares found happy new riders and hundreds of cyclists …
STARTLINE SUPPORT AT THE BANGALORE BICYCLE CHAMPIONSHIPS XC RACE
Our Start Line Support initiative ensures cyclists have access to last-minute technical support and ensure their upcoming event is perfect – a quick derailleur touchup, checking tire pressure and maybe even a helping hand to set up the bike. We basically take our bike shop to the Start Line and offer our technical expertise to ensure equipment is safe and …
BICYCLE INNER TUBE BUYING GUIDE – WHICH TUBES FOR MY BIKE?
Bicycle tubes are a simple but essential item for most cyclists (unless you’re riding solid or tubeless). They sit inside your tire and are inflated with a simple floor or portable pump. A tube puncture is typically a frustrating moment for every new cyclist, but being comfortable fixing punctures is an important skill for every rider. Tip – Carrying a …
PRODUCT OPINION – CONTINENTAL GRAND PRIX 5000
The Continental Grand Prix 4000 was a favorite among cyclists and the GP5000 that just launched is something we’re super excited about. To improve on something that many feel is near perfect is a tough ask, yet Continental seem to have done this with the GP5000. A huge improvement over its older tire the Continental Grand Prix 4000S II. Quick …
SPECIALIZED CONCEPT STORE ANNOUNCEMENT: CLOSING DOWN OPERATIONS 27 MAY 2018
Today we’re announcing that we will be shutting down the Specialized Concept Store, Bangalore as of 27 May 2018. Our entire retail staff will move over to our Jayanagar bike shop. Specialized continues to remain our main go-to brand. We started The Concept Store in Aug 2013 (my launch post) to partner & launch the biggest name in …
NOVEMBER CYCLING EVENTS IN BANGALORE
We’re nurturing our events page (bumsonthesaddle.com/events) to track and share all cycling events in Bangalore to ensure cyclists can easily find a ride of their choice. Keen to have an event listed and shared with the Bangalore Cycling community? Let us know! BOTS CENTURY CHALLENGE A 100KM ride is always an exciting achievement – a massive leap for a first …
EVENT REPORT – THONNUR TRI 2017
A triathlon race comprises of three sports – Swimming, Bicycling and Running. Exciting to race 1 sport? Imagine three of them together! Triathlon as a sport is relatively new in India but seems to be fast gaining popularity. We currently have multiple Triathlon events in India with some level of international participation in some of the bigger ones like the …
HELLO FROM RUPERT LAWRENCE FERNANDES
I am Rupert Lawrence Fernandes, a Software Engineer by degree and a passionate cyclist. Worked as a Software Engineer at SAP Labs and Hindustan Unilever Limited. After working with SAP Labs, I continued to work with an NGO – Association of people for disability as a mathematics and dance teacher for the betterment of differently abled kids for 2 years, …
SEPTEMBER CYCLING EVENTS IN BANGALORE
We’re nurturing our events page (bumsonthesaddle.com/events) to track and share all cycling events and rides in Bangalore to ensure riding miles are even simpler to achieve. Keen to have your event shared with the Bangalore cycling community? Let us know! As a cyclist, completing your first 100km ride is always an exciting achievement. We’re super excited about the BOTS100 and …
DEMO DAY: SPECIALIZED ALLEZ SPRINT AT BANGALORE CRITERIUM
Demo-ing the Specialized Allez Sprint from Specialized Bicycles at the Criterium race organized by the Bangalore Bicycle Championships this weekend. Rohan KiniWHAT I LOVE ABOUT CYCLING I love riding my bike. Whether it’s a simple commute, a high-intensity road race, a jaw-grinding brevet, fixie rides thru packed Indian city or a kick-ass technical single track – I love it …