Bangalore Critical Mass 002 - Pictures

Well Abhijit wont let me embed the pictures on the blog for some reason, so here's the link you need to follow to see the pictures!

http://picasaweb.google.com/BikesZone/20081226CriticalMassBangalore002

or here to see the slideshow:-

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=BikesZone&target=ALBUM&id=5284149914185157649&authkey=cs75cLOMZ3Y&feat=email&mode=SLIDESHOW

BCM002 - Ride Route

Ride Route for Bangalore Critical Mass 002

Distance Covered: 16kms

H Siddaiah Circle, Jayanagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.948290,77.580096) to Minerva Circle, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.955191,77.579967) to Sri Narsimha Rao Road, Nagartapete, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.963764,77.585095) TO Siddalingaiah Circle, Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.971940,77.593748) TO Queens Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.976650,77.599187) TO Brigade Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.975087,77.607969) TO Ashwarya Apartments, Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.971930,77.607062) TO Residency Road, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.973237,77.609702) TO Commmerisat Road, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.970278,77.610313) TO NH7, Viveka Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.966242,77.606826) TO Prestige Acropolis, Adugodi, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.934571,77.612196) TO Marigowda Road, Wilson Garden, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.939977,77.597691) TO South End Road, Jayanagar, Bangalore, Karnataka(12.936662,77.583228)

Bangalore Critical Mass - 002

It was my first time at the Critical Mass (CM) in Bangalore and I was all excited!

Started off from my home at 5pm and met Rohan at BOTS at 5:20. Spoke to him for a couple of mins and checked out his store (which was still being renovated/set up). Got his Thunder MTB for the ride and we were off to meet everyone at Lalbagh West Gate.

Quite a few people had gathered up including Prabhakar Rao who was promoting go-green cycling and giving out t-shirts. We were about 25-30 of us...could have been more, given that a good bunch of people were doing the Tour of Nilgiris. We started off at 6pm.



The route was Lalbagh West Gate - Minerva Circle - Corporation/Hudson Circle - Kastubra Road - MG Road - Brigade Road - Mayo Hall - Garuda Mall - Adugodi - Forum and back.

Stop 1 was at Utility Building Junction just to get a little organized (and start riding in a single lane - at a constant speed).





Brigade road was nicely lit up!

Our next major stop was Garuda mall where we did our first Bike Salute!





And next one opposite forum, in front of Pizza Hut. Met dad, mom there who were wating for me and introduced them to the bikers, and they sure were thrilled about my cycling interests :-)

Things of desire - Update 1

Done:
1. Adjust saddle height - I guess its pretty ok right now considering the fact that I haven't had any pain or anything till now - By Dec'09 - Done
2. Helmet - By Dec'09 - Done - Bought it at Bharat Sports Co. at MG Road on 18/Dec - 275rs (after bargain - initial price 325rs)
3. Cable lock - Have a luggage chain that's working out fine for now - it's long so can fix it at most places - By Dec'09 - Done
4. Spare tube - By Dec'09 - Done - Bought it at BSA/Atlas cycle accessories shop at MG Road on 18/Dec - 60rs

Pending:
Not urgent:
1. CycloComputer - By Jan'09
2. Different handlebars/adjust the ones that are there currently - By Jan'09
3. Gears? - Not sure but the Pro Road bikes have gears, so yeah - By Feb'09
5. Better Saddle? - Softer one if possible - By Jan'09
6. Gloves? - Maybe - By Jan'09
Somewhat urgent:
1. Toolkit - Allen keys, etc.
2. Saddle bag - Very useful to carry stuff

Will see what I can pick up this time in Bangalore probably at BOTS or somewhere else (RR Cycles, Madivala?)