Pedaling down tree lined streets ignoring the traffic, whizzing past the pink blossoms adorning Bangalore – there’s something about being on a cycle. To be free, independent and to ride strong! To me cycling in empowering. I feel free, I feel independent and I feel strong. We are three women working at the bikeshop, we play different roles but we …
THE FIXED COLLECTIVE – FIXED GEAR PARTY!
This is a invitation for the 2nd Fixed gear party – The Fixed Collective. An initiative by BUMSONTHESADDLE to share our love for fixed gear bikes and to showcase some of the best fixed gear and single speed bikes in India. This time we are going to be showing off not one but 3 awesome brands Pure Fix Cycles – we love …
BIKE REVIEW – BERGAMONT SWEEP 4.0 (2015) HYBRID BIKE
My name is Shashankh C.K. I have been cycling for about 6 years as an avid commuter, a trail junkie and a roadie. Commuting on my bike is one of the most exciting things I do everyday and I love long road rides too. I had the Bergamont Sweep 4.0 for a week and have documented my experience here The …
BIKE REVIEW – BERGAMONT HELIX 4.0 (2015) HYBRID BIKE
“With the growing popularity of two-wheeled commuting and increasing enthusiasm for hitting the trails on the weekend, Bergamont’s Helix 4.0 is a great bike for both that and beyond” My name is Kanth, Prem Kanth! I’ve been commuting by bicycle for the most part of my life. Commuters go through lots of obstacles on their bike with different seasons, detours …
RIDE REPORT: WOMEN’S SATURDAY RIDE
Keen to be a part of our women’s initiative – A fantastic morning riding with the ladies. 15 women in all. 15 AWESOME women! We had two lovely gentleman Dayanand and Richard join us on our ride, supporting their ladies and the other women riding this morning. Thanks for joining us guys! The plan was to ride 15 km in …
BOBS YOUR UNCLE: THE ULTRABOB 2015
We hosted the kickoff of the Ultra BOB 2015 run by Globeracers. Always feels awesome to support events like this which further the cause of cycling. The riders should complete their 610km in 30 hours and should be back at BUMSONTHESADDLE Jayanagar by 5AM on Sunday. Do let us know if you Wanna come and welcome them! More power to bikers. …
BOTS AT THE VODAFONE CYCLING MARATHON 2015
The 2015 edition of the Vodafone Cycling Marathon – great event and extremely useful to create more cycling in Bangalore city. The 2 day expo was well organized and as a cycling company we used it to ensure we create more bikers by showing off all the shop rides we are doing. We also spoke to women to understand how BUMSONTHESADDLE could help them ride more! Todays events/race had a …