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Pankaj C

More options Nov 2 2009, 8:41 pm

From: Pankaj C <pankaj.chuladh...@gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:11:50 -0800 (PST)

Local: Mon, Nov 2 2009 8:41 pm

Subject: Re: why such less participation by cyclists in Rallies??

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The last 350 celebration ride was my first in terms of cycle rallies
held in Bangalore.
For some reason or the another I could never participate before
(reasons mainly related to my weekend cycling rides).

Suggestions from my last experience.

1. Route should be annouced well in advance. It was funny that nobody
except the leader knew where to go and people were stopping at every
signal for the leader to guide them.
2. Let us not stop after every km for photo session ;). I know that
media coverage is one of the agenda but then I think it should not be
given priority over riding.

These views are from my experience from the 350 rally and I am not
sure if the previous CMs have been any different.
NOM, just suggestions to make it better.

Cheers
Pankaj

On Nov 2, 5:54 pm, Chidambaran Subramanian <chi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Cyclsts tend to do things apart from cycling. I've never had a free Saturday
> afternoon for a while.

> Regards
> Chiddu

> On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 6:06 PM, Mayank Rungta <mr.m...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I will try to answer this as best as I can -

> > 1. Most avid bikers are elsewhere doing fun rides (a 4km city ride is no
> > fun compared to what they go for)

> > 2. I have known most bikers to be punctual (I have been trashed for being
> > late!:)) and there is this laid back thing about a CM - many might not
> > appreciate

> > 3. I see the CM to be for the new riders to meet the other riders. This way
> > they can try out newer bikes and know that they need an upgrade very soon or
> > better so try bikes before they go for a new one. But somehow CM is not
> > known to many new riders.

> > 4. It is not as much fun - I think a lot of bikers look for a good take
> > away - it is usually fun, some might want to be seen as cool, some are keen
> > on media, etc. CM gives a little of each of this but cud be better.

> > The best way to deal with this -

> > * Each month at least 30 to 40 new people join BBC. We need to ensure they
> > turn up in the least. If you are coming along - get along ur friends.

> > * If interested people don't have bikes now there are several renting
> > options. Mr. Omer was kind enuf to get his bikes for the first few CMs. This
> > is workable if enuf interest is seen.

> > * Try new things. In the coming anniversary ride we will initiate a night
> > ride. Ryding in night is fun since there is no sun and it is usually chill
> > so u don't sweat. With proper gear this can be gr8 fun.

> > * CM is a people movement - we need more ideas from the participants! :) So
> > let the creative juices flow...

> > Thx,
> > dodo

> > On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM, alphazed1 <alphaz...@gmail.com> wrote:

> >> Hello All,

> >> Last week s rally to Forum was amazing (31st october saturday).. We
> >> did succeed in making a point against the discrimination for
> >> cyclists...

> >> But then i was a bit surprised to see the no. of cyclists in the
> >> rally... CRITICAL MASS gathering and of just 30 - 33 people... :-
> >> (

> >> this makes me wonder where have all the people gone... is it tht
> >> people just register and lose the fire later on or something??

> >> Hope more and more people join in for this cause... Bangalore needs
> >> us..- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -

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