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