Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2017
Punctures are like a shadow, they cannot really completely be avoided! But having said that, the risk of having a flat can definitely be minimized if you follow these simple tips. TOP 5 WAYS TO PREVENT A PUNCTURE 1. PUMP UP YOUR TIRES Incorrect tire pressures are a major reason for punctures. Make it a habit to regularly check your tire pressure …
Everyone who is into cycling has started somewhere. Most of us learned how to ride a bike when we were young, and probably found an interest to ride again later on in life, which is when we got more interested in hard-core cycling, doing longer distances and riding faster. These are a few pointers for riders with big ambitions just …
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 …
As cyclists, we love our new toys – new clothes, new helmet, water bottles, and dare I say a new bike! However, this is a list of must-haves for all cyclists, get these before you think of those carbon clinchers. Here’s a list of must-haves for every cyclist – from the very beginner to the most experienced. 1.Helmet A MUST …
A lot of us looking at getting a bicycle for ourselves are left confused with the myriad options available nowadays. Those simple machines that we rode in our childhood have not gone untouched with the technological advancements made by mankind over the past few decades. Not only has this exposed us to more quality options to choose from, but can …
A good bicycle pump is on our list of Top essentials for every bike ride. Bicycle pumps do a simple but important job of ensuring tires are inflated to specification. This ensures your ride is comfortable, safe and that tires last. As with all essentials, having a good pump will definitely ensure you ride even more! This guide should give …
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 a exciting achievement. We’re super excited about the BOTS100 and …
