Thursday, February 2, 2012

Bicycle Ride in Delhi on Sun, 5th Feb, 2012

INVITATION
‘Bicycle Ride’ in Delhi
08.30 AM, Sunday, February 05, 2012
Ambedkar
Nagar T-point –Chirag Delhi–Moolchand–Ambedkar Ngr (11-kms)


Friends,

We are happy
to inform you that Delhi Cycling Club (DCC) is organising its next Bicycle Ride
in Delhi on Sunday, 5th February in association with Institute for
Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) and Delhi Integrated Mass
Transit System (DIMTS).

The 11-km
Bicycle Ride will start from Ambedkar NagarT-Point at 08.30 a.m. and pass
through Pushpa Vihar, Chirag Delhi, Moolchand on the BRT corridor and culminate
again at Ambedkar Nagar T-point at 10.00 a.m. A route map link has been
attached for your convenience:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116181156111933074554.0004775f5d84303c672c4&z=13.

We are
extending a cordial invitation for you to participate in the ride along with
your family and friends. We hope you will enjoy Sunday morning cycling and fun
outdoor activity along with a larger group of people from different walks of
life and professions, who are cycling enthusiasts and concerned about
environment and health.

REGISTRATION
Registration
is free and the event is open to all. You just need to send us your request for
participation with following details: 1) name, 2) age, 3) phone no., and 4)
profession, either through email or SMS on mobile number: 9990-22-66-44 before
3.00 PM, Saturday, 4thFebruary.

EXTRA
BICYCLES AVAILABILITY
We are
arranging some extra cycles at venue which should be available free of cost and
on first come first basis to participants who don’t own a bicycle presently or
if they find it very difficult to bring them to the venue. You are also
requested to let us know in advance about your bicycle requirement for the ride
to avoid any inconvenience.

ASSEMBLY
TIME & VENUE
You are
requested to assemble by 08.15 AM at the parking lot on Ambedkar Nagar T-point.
Those participants, who would be cycling in real traffic for the first time or
after a long gap, are requested to arrive at the venue 30-minutes before the
start so that they could be given some useful cycling and road safety tips by
our volunteers before the ride.


R.S.V.P.
Team DCC
Delhi
Cycling Club
11/1,
Jangpura Road
New
Delhi-110014

NOTE:

· Please note that this is not a race or a competition. All
participants will be cycling at a moderate speed on the dedicated bicycle lanes
or curb side along the route.

· Participants will be responsible for and need to follow all the
traffic rules, road etiquette and safety precautions.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Climate Bicycle Ride in Delhi on Dec 6 (Sun)

A Climate Bicycle Ride (11-kms) will be organised in Delhi on Sunday, December 06, 2009 by Delhi Cycling Club in association with Delhi Integrated Mass Transit System (DIMTS) NMT Cell and supported by The Open Planning Project (TOPP).

All are being cordially invited to participate in the event along with their family, friends and colleagues.

It would be attended by people from various walks of life, age group and professions. Key objectives of the climate ride are to:
1) raise awareness about climate change;
2) promote cycling, walking and public transport; and
3) experience joy of cycling on dedicated bicycle tracks of BRT corridor and have fun.

ROUTE:
The 11-km ride will start from Ambedkar Nagar T-Point at 9.00 AM and pass through Pushpa Vihar, Chirag Delhi, Moolchand and culminate at Ambedkar Nagar Bus Terminal at 10.30 AM.

REGISTRATION:
There is no registration charge and the event is open to all. You just need to confirm your participation either through an SMS (type your name, age, phone no., email ID and locally you are coming from) on mobile number (91) 999-0-226644 0r via email at: delhicyclingclub@gmail.com before 4.00 PM on Thu, Dec 3, 2009.


For more information please click on the following link: http://groups.co.in/group/delhicycling/web/climate-bicycle-ride-indelhi-on-sun-dec609

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Critical Mass on Friday, Nov 27. visit http://delhicyclingclub.blogspot.com

The Critical Mass ride is TOMORROW!

DATE: Friday, November 27, 2009
TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MEET AT: Vijay Chowk, Near Rashtrapati Bhavan

We will assemble at Vijay Chowk between 6:00 and 6:30 and ride
through streets of Delhi.

The idea is to make a statement that cyclists should be given their due
respect by other road users.

For more details
http://groups.google.co.in/group/delhicycling/
http://groups.google.co.in/group/delhicycling/t/7259bb438f438eb9

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Cycle to Red Fort on Sunday, 15 Nov. For more details http://delhicyclingclub.blogspot.com

RIDE TO REDFORT / JAMA MASJID
15TH NOV 09
SUNDAY

Meeting Point - MOOLCHAND @ 6:40 AM ride starts (car parking available)
2nd meeting point - OBEROI Hotel @ 7:00 AM

After this we can coordinate on phone. We go straight from Oberoi towards Pragati Maidan.

Route
moolchand- oberoi hotel- pragati maidan- straight on the road. major redlight comes then take right and go towards daryaganj......the straight on road on left side comes jama masjid and going ahead red fort comes.

We'll explore this area and try to get as close as posible and take few pics and back. We'll have breakfast at famous natraj cafe and paranthe wali gali......

its a fun ride. we'll be riding at a moderate speed of 18-22 kms/hr

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
1. ride on extreme left while going to red fort
2. carry good amount of water as ride is long
3. carry any energy supplement if u want to ( biscuits,electrol, cakes,energy
bars or drinks) whatever u feel like
4. check your tyre pressure before ride.
5. examine your bike a day before the ride and see if everything is in order
6. approach venue sharp on time mentioned above as ride will start on as on time stated
7. be cautious follow traffic rules, be alert and everything will be fine
8. bikes on rent are NOT available. bring your own bike.
9. bring puncture kit and pump if u want (purely optional for rider)
10. wear a helmet (purely optional) though its recommended for safety
11. wear light coloured clothes for safety and visibility or as rider feels comfortable
12. show up on ride, be on your saddle and roll up your tyres for fun....

Contact details
Coordinate this ride on Delhi Cycling Club forums
Rachit Mehta - 9999270273

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Cycle Ride to Akshardham Temple. For more, visit http://delhicyclingclub.blogspot.com

RIDE TO AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

DATE: 24TH OCT 2009, SATURDAY

FIRST MEETING POINT - MOOLCHAND HOSPITAL (infront of emergency gate)
( parking for cars available)

MEETING TIME: 5:45 AM (SHARP). RIDE WILL COMMENCE AT 5:55 AM


2ND MEETING PLACE - BEFORE ASHRAM REDLIGHT ( starting of ashram
flyover)

MEETING TIME- 6:10 AM ( we'll start from here at 6:15 am)

Route: Route is from ashram we go STRAIGHT and instead of taking dnd toll road we take ROAD GOING TOWARDS LEFT. We go straight and from redlight UNDER FLYOVER WE TAKE RIGHT. ROUTE FROM WHICH ONE CAN GO TO MAYUR
VIHAR ASWELL. AND GHAZIABAD TOO.

We'll be riding at a moderate speed of 16-21 kms/hr

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

1. ride on extreme left while going to akshardham temple.
2. carry good amount of water as ride is long
3. carry any energy supplement if u want to ( biscuits,electrol,
cakes,energy
bars or drinks) whatever u feel like
4. check your tyre pressure before ride.
5. examine your bike a day before the ride and see if everything is in
order
6. approach venue sharp on time mentioned above as ride will start on
as on time stated
7. be cautious follow traffic rules, be alert and everything will be
fine
8. bikes on rent are NOT available. bring your own bike.
9. bring puncture kit and pump if u want (purely optional for rider)
10. wear a helmet (purely optional) though its recommended for safety
11. wear light coloured clothes for safety and visibility or as rider
feels
comfortable
12. show up on ride, be on your saddle and roll up your tyres for
fun....

contact details
Rachit Mehta - 9999270273

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Bicycle ride in Lutyens Delhi on 11 Oct; more at http://delhicyclingclub.blogspot.com

DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2009

TIME: 06.30 - 08.30 AM

START & FINISH POINT: PATEL CHOWK METRO STATION, ASHOK ROAD

ROUTE: Patel Chowk Metro Stn - Connaught Place - Vijay Chowk - India Gate - Patel Chowk

DISTANCE: 12-KMS (APPRX.)

ROUTE MAP: You can see the route here

You are requested to assemble by 06.15 AM at the venue (Bicycle parking at
Patel Chowk Metro Stn.). Also those who would be either cycling in real
traffic for the first time or after a long gap, are requested to arrive at
the venue at-least 30 minutes before the start so that they could be given
some useful cycling and road safety tips by our volunteers.

More Details at: DCC Google Groups

For any further information please contact:
Rajendra Verma
9990226644

Friday, September 25, 2009

Bicycle Ride by DCC; more at http://delhicyclingclub.blogspot.com

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

TIME: 07.30 – 09.30 AM

START & FINISH POINT: PATEL CHOWK METRO STATION, ASHOK ROAD

ASSEMBLY TIME: 06.45-7.15 AM

INTRODUCTION & BRIEFING: 7.15-7.30 AM

ROUTE: Patel Chowk - Rafi Marg - Vijay Chowk - Shanti Path - Chanakya Puri -
Nehru Parg - Samrat Hotel - Rajaji Road - Rajpath - Patel Chowk

DISTANCE: 17-KMS (APPRX.)

HALTING POINT/TIME: NEHRU PARK, 15-MINUTES

NOTE: EXTRA BICYCLES have been RESERVED for those who had requested for it
till yesterday evening. we can't take any further request for arranging more
cycles for sunday ride.

For any further information please contact:

Rajendra Verma
9990226644