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HowHow Much???Much???

Please switch off your mobiles or silence them and think about how much you spend on them.

It's not my problem!It's not my problem!

Imagine an ambulance amidst this with you and your loved ones.On an average a Bangalorean loses an hour in traffic each day!

Check this presentation

The average American will spend almost a full work week in traffic, according to a new study by the Texas Transportation Institute. The 38 hours per year the average commuter spends stuck in their car every year means 26 extra gallons of gas and $710 per person. Source: http://www.treehugger.com/cars/wasting-away-in-traffic.html

What's in it for me?What's in it for me?

What's in it for the Organization?What's in it for the Organization?

Mass Trasnport Solution

Flabulous or Fabulous?Flabulous or Fabulous?Weight-loss programmes?

Honey, do I look fat?

Love handles?

Old Clothes?

Foodie?

Age?

If you can't think straight blame it on your genes but if you can't fit into your jeans...

So what are we talking about?So what are we talking about?

Anup at 88 Kilos!!!

Yet Another ExampleYet Another Example

Says it all! :))

• Save time• Save your body• Save your brain• Save the planet• Save money

5 Good Reasons5 Good Reasons

“Each morning I wake up torn between the desire to change the world and to enjoy it.”

One can always enjoy it a little responsiby -Be an agent of Global Cooling! :)

• Cardio exercise comes for free – ur heart smiles...

• No mental stress – what's that?

• You feel good – gr8 actually!

• Immunity – say good bye to medical bills!

• Endorphin inducing ride to work makes you more alert.

• Ride home helps you wind down – sleep like a baby! :)

• Chuck RSIs / Spondylitis / Arthritis out of ur dictionary!

• The water intake shoots up which is good

Fat se Fit Fatafat!Fat se Fit Fatafat!

Be a cardiac patient or a _possible_ road kill. The choice is ur's!An article on Bupa.

Adam's Ale – What's yours?Adam's Ale – What's yours?

the optimal temperature is 10°C to 15°C

You lose about 3-4 litres of water everyday! How much do you take in? If you are not taking around 4-5 litres of water in any form you are dehydrated. Coffee/Coke/Tea don't help!!!

Source:http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/stay-hydrated-stay-healthy-slideshow/stay-hydrated-stay-healthy-photo-2057613645.html

Just Chill...Just Chill...

the optimal temperature is 10°C to 15°C

The optimal temperatureIs 10 to 15 degrees centigrade.

• Cycle Reacts faster to your reflexes.• Impact at 30-40 kmph• Accident Stats

o Pedestrian accidents: 44%o Cycle accidents : 5%o Source:MoU

A detailed article – Is Cycling Safe on Indian Roads?

How Safe?How Safe?

Percentage Share of AccidentsPercentage Share of Accidents

Source: Road Accidents in India 2009http://morth.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File419.pdf

Source: Road Accidents in India 2009http://morth.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File419.pdf

An article on how some techies saved $3000 in a year

Switching to byking!

I spend my money on Bykes, Burgers, Pizza & Donuts! What about u?

Saving the 'Buck' (Pun intended)Saving the 'Buck' (Pun intended)

Your average expense on :

• Fuel per year• Medicines annually• The gym annually• Vehicle Maintenance

• Bangalore traffico 21 km in 55 mins (Ravi)o 11 km in 30 mins (Rohan)o 6 km in 12 mins (Pramod)o 4 km in 15 mins (Siva)

• Average: 22kms/hr (any other mode?)

( however fictitious the numbers may look, they are all accurate )

Look at the extensive study here done by Manoj. Another article here.

The Fast and NOT so Furious! :)The Fast and NOT so Furious! :)

Smile your way through...Smile your way through...

Slipping through...Slipping through...

Slip through the traffic like it didn't exist! :)

• Kiran Kumar does 60 km• Renny does about 52 km• Ravi does about 43 km• Rohan does about 22 km

They cycle each day and enjoy it too! (not fictitious, still actuals)

How can I cycle so much?How can I cycle so much?

( not fictitious, still actuals )

Its all about having fun! :)

Fun is it?Fun is it?

Beating the Pollution...Beating the Pollution...

• Breathe through the nose

• Get a pollution mask• Fly through junctions

Srini sporting the mask says people won't mess with you

with that look! ;)

• Stinky• Bath – get it done!• Deo’s• Swim

• Pollution

• Sun Tan/Burn – “Mera complexion!”

• Mugging / Eve teasing

• Traffic, congestion n safety

• The saddle is too tiny and my ... hurts!

No Buts! (pun intended)No Buts! (pun intended)

• Tired - Not as much as in your car (Stressed)

• Time - Commuting and Gyming at the same time. You actually save time

• Rain - Mudguard or just enjoy it

• Fit - I am not fit enuf - let me get fitfirst!

Issues?Issues?

• Parking

• Lack of respect on the road

• Social mindset towards a person on a bicycle

• Lack of knowledge of what a good bicycle means

• No cycle lanes – who needs them anyway?

Real Issues?Real Issues?

See some of the activities of RAC-F in this area

• Daily routine - Commute to Work• Get a biking partner - Do it now• Good bike - Flaunt it ☺• Put on your favorite music• Join the community• Rent a byke and test it• Seek help on the forum

Kick start err pedal up!Kick start err pedal up!

Hybrids

– Bergamont

– KHS Ultra

– Specialized

– Trek, Kona, Bianchi, etc

Mountain bikes

– KHS Alite 150

– Trek 3500, 3700, 3900 & Trek 4300

– Merida Sub 10, 15, 20, 40, etc

– Btwin Rockrider 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, etc

– Scott Aspect Series

Road bikes (Good bikes start only over 30K)

– Hero Hawk & BSA Mach < 5K

– Btwin

– Trek, Merida, Scott, etc

Mera wala bykeMera wala byke

Check how to pick a bike?Get a generic bike that allows you to do a lot more stuff! :)

Beware of BSOs and...Beware of BSOs and...

Source:http://bicycleshapedobject.wordpress.com/hall-of-shame/

http://www.southcoastbikes.co.uk/Dont-Buy-a-Cheap-Bike

Source: Why NOT to buy a BSO?http://www.southcoastbikes.co.uk/Dont-Buy-a-Cheap-Bike

Right Frame Size – A Must!Right Frame Size – A Must!Your Height

(foot, inches)Your Inseam

Length (inches)Bike Frame Size

(inches)Bike Frame

Size

4'11" - 5'3" 25” - 27” 13” - 15” S

5'3" - 5'7" 27" - 29" 15” - 17” S / M

5'7" - 5'11" 29" - 31" 17” - 19” M / L

5'11" - 6'2" 31" - 33" 19” - 21” L

6'2" - 6'4" 33" - 35" 21” - 23” XL

Find the frame size you need using this frame size calculator.A more detailed sizing table is available here.

And the saddle height?And the saddle height?You’ll be most efficient if your seat is the right height and your knees and balls of your feet are in line.Your knee is bent at around a 25 to 30 degree angle.

Too low.It will make it harder to pedal. If you want to travel a long distance, it will soon become tiring.

Too high.Your knee is locked.

For step-by-step instructions, visit this site.

There are various techniques to set the saddle height check here. To calculate bike fit check this.

Back Posture – Core Engaged! Check this presentation.

Ooh Aah Ouch!Ooh Aah Ouch!

Ankling & Feet PostureAnkling & Feet Posture

Foot position

A useful resource on bike fitting can be found here. One on pain points.

Gear Shifting wrt ChainGear Shifting wrt Chain

Wright Brothers

Some Famous BykersSome Famous Bykers

➢ The CEO of Philips & BIAL.

➢ VP, Accenture, India

➢ Founder of Cadem

➢ CTO of Strand life Sciences

➢ Many many more! :)➢ Stars on Bikes!

• Others are doing it• Safer• Greener• Healthier• Cheaper• More fun

Just get your BumsOnTheSaddleTM

Why not?Why not?

SamimSamimRizviRizvi

• 18 eggs a day, on Wednesdays bikes to Mysore and back and to Mysore and back.

• 600 Kms in 24 hours

• Runs to Mumbai and cycles back in 22 days.

The man the machine...The man the machine...

Transport Mode share Bangalore

While 5600 BMTC buses transport about 40

lakh people daily, 20 lakh cars carry about 25 lakh people!

Lies, damned lies and statistics!Lies, damned lies and statistics!

Walk 26%

Bicycles 7%

2 Wheelers 17%

Public Transport 35%

Cars 8%Intermediate Public Transit 7%

Walk

Bicycles

2 Wheelers

Public Transport

Cars

Intermediate Public Transit

So much for Car Pooling...

Ad for Car Pooling – How bout Cycling?:)

Photos taken from www.copenhagencyclechic.com

Make a style statement!Make a style statement!

Be an agent of chnange - Spread the Byke Flu - contagious just like a Smile! :)

Byke WorkshopsByke Workshops

Byke Maintenance WorkshopsByke Maintenance Workshops

Byke Clinics to deal with the Byke Flu! :)

<< THEN

BOTS, Decathlon Stores, etc. Doing workshops on basic

maintenance - BMWs

NOW >>

BOTSBOTS University UniversityVisit there happening blog!

Critical MassCritical Mass

Visit the blog

BBCh

Do you have Do you have it in you? it in you?

BSA Tour oF BSA Tour oF Nilgiris Nilgiris

“The 900km+ bicycle ride called the Tour oF Nilgiris (TFN) is the longest organised bicycle ride in the country with the highest participation. A quick introduction to the TFN can be found in Wikipedia. Also,visit the site - www.tourofnilgiris.com

➢ A very enthusiastic group of cyclists who are keen to promote cycling by conducting weekend Cycling Trails.

➢ They also offer customized cycling tours and corporate group Trails.

➢ Organized Trails to exotic locations like Chikamagalur, Coorg and Waynad so far and more to come.

There is more!

Tandem TrailsTandem Trails

http://www.cyclingandmore.com/about.html

http://www.cyclingandmore.com/about.html

1. http://bangalorebikersclub.com/ - a cool group to join

2. http://bicyclesafe.com/ - learn about bike safety

3. http://www.bikeszone.com/forum/- a forum to discuss bikes

4. http://www.streetfilms.org/ - watch cool videos

5. http://rideacycle.org/ - a NGO promoting byking

6. http://www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com/ - for race enthusiasts

7. http://notebook.bumsonthesaddle.com/ - a lot of useful information

8. http://www.tourofnilgiris.com/ - a 900+ km tour of the Blue Mountains

9. http://cyclerecycle.in/ - donate your old bike for a student

ReferencesReferences

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➢ Stores

– http://www.bumsonthesaddle.com/contact

– http://wheelsports.in/blog/contact-us/

– http://www.procycle.in/#!contact/c24vq

– http://cyclistsforlife.com/about-us/contact-us/

– http://www.pedalsandwheels.com/contact-us

➢ Touring

– www.cyclingandmore.com - organized tours

– www.tandemtrails.co.in - organized tours

– http://tourofnilgiris.com - one of the better tours

➢ Rentals - http://notebook.bumsonthesaddle.com/lists:rent

➢ Second Hand bikes - http://www.bumsonthesaddle.com/marketplace/for_sale

ReferencesReferences

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