Right on “Trek”! Posted on June 22, 2009June 22, 2009 So a year or so ago, I was presented with a Hercules bicycle. It’s a really reliable cycle and stood me in good stead over quite a few long trips that I made. Of course, by the end of the trip, every muscle of mine would be strained, but at least I was getting some good exercise in the bargain (and burning more calories too). But I figured that it was time to upgrade. Especially seeing folks talk lovingly about their Treks and Meridas made me also think of taking a step up in the cycling world. Of course, it’s always difficult to make that decision. Which bike to buy? ~ Road or MTB or hybrid? ~ How much should I spend on a bike? ~ Which brand? Trek/Merida/Cannondale/Bianchi/Hero/Firefox? So as you can see, it wasn’t easy reaching a decision. I had ridden a borrowed hybrid bike once on a long trip and found it really smooth and comfortable. As the Duathlon event came closer, I thought it was high time I finally got myself a bike. So I mailed the nice boys at Bums and Saddle to check if they could procure one for me. After a few mail exchanges, it seems they were getting a consignment of the Trek 7100. Rohan Kini of BOTS fame (a very nice young man, I must add!) even sent me the link of his review of the 7100 so I was already convinced. It is always easier to make up one’s mind when someone else has already done the homework. Then a few days later he said he might not have the bike in my frame size after all. Rather dejected, I decided that I would give the Duathlon a miss. And then on the Wednesday before the event, I get a mail saying the bike was ready and in the size I needed! I was thrilled to bits. I went to the store and checked out the bike. Sleek, sexy and very smooth. And then on Saturday, the day before the Duathlon, I was at the BOTS store at 11 am to pick up my brand new bike. Looking at the queue there, it seemed like there were many more people waiting for their bikes too. Siddharth and Vasu tinkered with the bike and fixed the height and other cool devices like a tail-light 🙂 I got myself a helmet and a lock and I was all ready to take on the world. Or the road, to start with. The traffic is pretty scary out there but I am hoping I get used to it after a while. I am going to make a brave attempt to cycle to work once in a while. And ride longer distances at least once a month. And cycle to Cubbon Park on one day of the weekend. So here I am – the proud owner of a Trek 7100. Yippee! And here’s to much more cycling 🙂 Useful Links Wheelsports Bums and Saddle Bangalore Bikers Club Ride a Cycle Foundation Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Cycling Hobbies Living Personal Sports & Adventure
Another radio channel! Posted on April 19, 2006April 19, 2006 I was pleasantly surprised when I tuned in yesterday to find one more radio channel. So finally, Bangalore gets one more radio channel, Radio Mirchi at 93.3 MHz. IMHO, there are too few radio channels on air. Which is strange because it’s such an economical means of communication and a high penetration. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Birds, glasses and other interesting stuff Posted on April 18, 2005 Made a tiring but enjoyable birdwatching trip to Kokkre Belur on Saturday. The village is known for its spot billed pelicans and painted storks, which take residence in and around this village. This is the nesting season, and as soon as you enter KB, you are treated to the shrill… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Priceless conversations Posted on September 23, 2004 Yesterday… A few priceless ones, all in the space of a day made it really memorable… And made me thankful for the sweetest friends I have. Venkat hunted me down through Ryze (or was it the other way round?!) and discovered we work in the same office. He lent me… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Congratulations!!! Its indeed a tuff task, to look out for the cycle which suits, its easy getting a bike or car…. It took me 2 months and lots of search work to finalize on my cycle. Happy riding 🙂 Reply
I was at BOTS on the Saturday before the duathlon and saw the bunch of 7100s all fixed up! You are right on about Rohan and Nikhil – and they don’t forget you after you buy the bike! I bought a Target from them, 7100 was not available but I would have gone for the cheapest one anyway:) Reply
@ DJ: yes, it took me quite a few months too. plus, they don’t come cheap! @ jayadeep: yup, they just got a big consignment delivered 🙂 i hope they don’t forget. i am sure i’ll need a lot of help! Reply
hey anita, its good to see that you’re still bloging… i’d come across your blog some 3/4 yrs back, and just typed your name in and voila! i want to buy a bike too, could u give some more details about this one when u have the time? thanks! Reply
Congratulations for your new bike. I have been following your blog for about 4 years now. First time dropping a comment. Way to go with your photographing, running, biking, eating out, catty,books and blogging. (Hope din miss anything)!!! Since you kind of like eating out and trying cuisines, you might find my blog on cocktails an intersting one. Do check it out!! Reply
great! congrats! my desire to cycle around has not been fulfilled since 17 yrs now! (before that I used to cycle around) city dwelling has some really big disvadantages. but i need to get myself a bicycle too! can you suggest some parameters based on which you shortlisted your bike? Reply
@ rohan: thank you, thank you! @ natasha: hey great to see you back! mine is a trek 7100. you can drop into the BOTS website (links below the post) to check out options. most stores also allow you to test them out. @ Paavani: yeah, looks like there will be more of those! @ Shank: thanks! 4 years and first comment. wow :0) will definitely try out your blog. i got a cocktail shaker on my bday and want to try cocktail recipes now :0) @ Twilight fairy: it’s never too late! the city is not the ideal place so the best thing is to escape from here. the good thing about bangalore is that there are many places like that. you need to cycle a few kms and you’re out of the main city area! i wanted a good bike for the roads and some off road. so i went in for a hybrid. alternatively, there are mountain bikes and road bikes (these go really fast and are also very expensive!). after looking at different brands, i settled for trek, mainly because the hybrid version was available in trek. @ Prasoon: thanks! @ Divs: it did! but no worries. thanks :0) Reply
check this out all u cycling freaks http://www.google.com/notebook/public/04347993769160112690/BDRkjSwoQ6Zbam80h Reply
Right on “Trek”! Posted on June 22, 2009June 22, 2009 So a year or so ago, I was presented with a Hercules bicycle. It’s a really reliable cycle and stood me in good stead over quite a few long trips that I made. Of course, by the end of the trip, every muscle of mine would be strained, but at least I was getting some good exercise in the bargain (and burning more calories too). But I figured that it was time to upgrade. Especially seeing folks talk lovingly about their Treks and Meridas made me also think of taking a step up in the cycling world. Of course, it’s always difficult to make that decision. Which bike to buy? ~ Road or MTB or hybrid? ~ How much should I spend on a bike? ~ Which brand? Trek/Merida/Cannondale/Bianchi/Hero/Firefox? (more…) Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Cycling Hobbies Living Personal Sports & Adventure
Cycling Published: “Letter from Bangalore” Posted on October 9, 2014 A piece I wrote for the magazine, “Vision – fresh perspectives from Dubai“, published by Touchline, October edition. It’s published quarterly in the English language, and has a print run of 60,000. It features reporting on business, culture and life in the emirate, high profile interviews with influential thought leaders,… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Tour of the Nilgiris: Gear up for the exciting ride! Posted on September 2, 2009September 2, 2009 The Tour of Nilgiris meanders through the famed Blue Mountains of South India immersing you in the stunning landscape, bio-diversity, culture and heritage of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
While she was away… Posted on April 27, 2008April 27, 2008 Warning: Post filled with reference to cats and cat photos 🙂 So let me tell you my story. The owner of this blog decided to leave me with a shipful of cats and a dog while she was away traipsing all over the place. Actually, it was her annual home… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More