🚴♂️ Randonneuring101: Your Journey to Conquering 200km Begins Here! 🚴♀️
Ever dreamed of riding long distances, but unsure where to start? Introducing Randonneuring101 — an exclusive program designed to help you confidently tackle your first 200km brevet! 🌍✨
As part of our #communityfirst initiatives at BUMSONTHESADDLE, this program is driven by none other than Adithya - Super Randonneur, Velokofian, and Singer - who will guide you through expert workshops, immersive training rides, and a supportive community of riders. Starting with manageable distances, you'll build your endurance over five long rides (60km, 80km, 100km, 120km, and 160km), all while learning the secrets of randonneuring in our in-store workshops.
By the end of the program, you’ll be fully prepared to join the Rajothsava 200km brevet in Bangalore on 1 Nov — your first step into the world of randonneuring! 🔥💡
What’s in Store?
1 in-store workshop at our Bangalore bike shop 🛠️
5 progressive long rides (starting at 60km, all the way to 160km) 🚴♂️
Final Q&A workshop to answer all your last-minute questions ✅
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to take on a challenge, this is it! Register now, and let’s conquer the road together. 🌟
This is a BUMSONTHESADDLE #communityfirst initiative.
Building a strong and supportive cycling community has always been at the heart of who we are. For the past 18 years, we’ve passionately championed initiatives that bring riders together, foster camaraderie, and strengthen the cycling culture. Our commitment to community runs deep, and we’re proud to continue driving efforts that empower and inspire cyclists of all levels.
INTRODUCTION TO RANDONNEURING WORKSHOP / 21 SEPTEMBER
1. Introduction to Randonneuring
Overview of long-distance cycling and the spirit of randonneuring.
2. Basics of Randonneuring
Key concepts and the unique appeal of randonneuring.
3. Introduction to Audax India Randonneurs
Learn about the organization that governs brevets in India.
4. Brevet Rules and Regulations
Essential rules to follow during a brevet.
5. Mandatory Preparation for Brevets
Must-have gear, documentation, and bike checks before the ride.
6. Brevet Experience: A Rider’s POV
First-hand accounts from seasoned randonneurs on what to expect.
7. Mental and Physical Preparation
Strategies to build endurance and resilience for long-distance riding.
8. Hydration and Nutrition
Proper fueling and hydration techniques for endurance cycling.
9. Basic Mechanical Knowledge
Key mechanical skills for dealing with common on-road issues.
10. Warmup and Recovery
Tips for pre-ride preparation and post-ride recovery.
PRACTICE RIDES TO GET YOU TO YOUR 200KM / THRU SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
OUR RIDE LEADERS
Meet Adithya, a passionate endurance cyclist and Super Randonneur, who earned his prestigious title within just one year of starting his cycling journey. As a key mentor and ride leader for the Randonneuring101 initiative, Adithya is eager to share his love for long-distance riding and inspire more cyclists to embrace randonneuring.
An active member of the Velokofi Cycling Club and a regular Sunday Road Ride Leader with BUMSONTHESADDLE, Adithya is deeply involved in building a vibrant cycling community.
His latest challenge? Tackling an epic 600km ride to Goa, blending his passion for adventure with his mission to grow the next generation of randonneurs in India.
DISCIPLINE: Endurance Cycling
CURRENT BIKE: Trek Domane
DREAM BIKE: Trek Madone SLR 7
Meet Nandan, an avid road cyclist with a passion for smooth, fast tarmac and rolling hills. For Nandan, there’s nothing quite like the joy of hours spent on the bike—far more rewarding than time in the gym or even meditation. He's not only a dedicated rider but also a key figure behind BUMSONTHESADDLE’s Ride Lead Program, where he’s actively shaping the community and inspiring others to embrace the cycling lifestyle.
Fascinated by the tech side of cycling, Nandan enjoys working on his Trek Domane AL3 whenever he gets the chance.
DISCIPLINE: Road biking
CURRENT BIKE: Trek Domane AL3
DREAM BIKE: Ribble Endurance TI Disc, Time Alpe d'Huez
Local riding opportunities are the best way to create a culture and lifestyle of cycling in our cities. We've experimented with this for over a decade and have put together a simple Ride Leadership program to help grow cycling in Bangalore.
We're looking for riders who love cycling, are keen to share their passion with others and get their local community riding. You don’t need to be an expert or a competitive racer, just confident about riding in a group and have good levels of cycling fitness. Enthusiasm, eagerness to support beginners, knowledge of local cycling routes and a passion for cycling is what we look for.
