The rains are here. Bangalore turns into a special place in the monsoon season. One day it is raining, the next day is sunny. The weather fluctuates on an hourly basis. If you’re a fair-weather cyclist, like some of us, you definitely don’t look forward to riding out! The weather may seem off-putting, but don’t miss out on some great …
NORTH BANGALORE ROAD RIDES – ACHIEVE A NANDI
Distance: 120km Elevation Gain: 1000+ m Estimated Time To Complete: 5h 30m Route Profile: Hilly Road Quality: Good roads Difficulty Level: Advanced Traffic Levels: Airport/Highway route – High on the airport highway. Okay after the turn off towards Nandi. Stone Hill/non-highway route – Very low. Watch out for vehicles coming in the opposite direction Airport/Highway route Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/14580184 Stone …
WEST BANGALORE ROAD RIDES – MANCHANABELE DAM RIDE
Distance: 76.4km Elevation Gain: 975m Estimated Time To Complete: 3h 15m of riding Route Profile: Rolling Road Quality: Very good roads Traffic Level: Okay. Watch out for lorries even on the inside roads. Avoid the Mysore road at all costs. Strava Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/14558930 Route Start Point: BUMSONTHESADDLE Jayanagar Difficulty Level: Intermediate Built across the Arkavathi River, the Manchanabele Dam …
WEST BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – SHADY BIG BANYAN TREE RIDE
Distance: 67Km Elevation Gain: 899m Estimated Time To Complete: 3 – 4 hours Route Profile: Rolling Road Quality: Smooth tarmac Traffic Level: Moderate Strava Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/14542166 Route Start Point: BUMSONTHESADDLE, Jayanagar Difficulty Level: Intermediate Looking to visit some popular destinations around Bangalore on your bike? TheDoddaAalada Mara (Big Banyan Tree), as we call it in Kannada, is one such …
WEST BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “NELAMANGALA 100” | INTERMEDIATE
Elevation Gain: 1266m Ride Time: 4-6 hours Route Profile: Rolling Road Quality: Smooth Tarmac Traffic Level: Moderate. Traffic levels increase in Bangalore on the way back. Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/14287585 A scenic route with good roads and minimal traffic makes this route one of my favorites. With an elevation gain of 1266m, this route is great to ride against the clock. Start …
CENTRAL BANGALORE RIDE ROUTE – “LUNGS OF THE CITY” CUBBON PARK
Distance: 15KM Estimated Time To Complete: 1 hour Route Profile: Flat Road Quality: Good Roads Traffic Level: High traffic on main roads. No automobile traffic inside Cubbon Park (Mon-Sat/5-8AM, Sun/Full Day) Strava Route Link: www.strava.com/routes/14228331 The route provided start from Jayanagar. But, since Cubbon park is right at the center of the city, it is pretty close to almost all …