Bumsonthesaddle Ride Club (BRC) exists to give back to the cycling community that inspires everything we do. Our aim is to build a strong, inclusive network of passionate riders who share the joy of cycling and support one another’s growth. Guided by our Community First philosophy, we organize weekly rides across India and beyond to nurture the habit of riding and foster genuine connections among cyclists. Through workshops, mentorship, and training programs, we empower riders from those discovering their first brevet to seasoned randonneurs aiming for greater milestones to ride stronger and smarter together. With BRC, our goal is simple: to grow the culture of cycling across country.

UPCOMING RIDES

Feel the pull to ride? Every photo here is from our real weekly rides, scenic roads, quiet trails, sunrise smiles. If these shots spark that urge to roll out, come join the pack. Pick a pace, meet friendly riders, and discover new routes with safe, no‑drop groups led by experienced captains. Bring your bike, bring your stoke & let’s ride this week.

RIDE CAPTAIN PROGRAM

The Ride Captain Program is designed to empower experienced and responsible riders to take the lead in BRC rides  ensuring every ride is safe, organized, and enjoyable. Ride Captains embody the Bumsonthesaddle spirit of safety, camaraderie, and growth through cycling.

PERKS OF BEING A BRC RIDE CAPTAIN

• Lead with purpose: Make rides safer, more welcoming, and more consistent for cyclists of all levels.
• Real leadership growth: Practice route planning, group management, calm decision‑making.
• Credibility in the community: Become a trusted face riders look to for guidance, mentorship, and inspiration.
• Stronger network: Connect with passionate cyclists, mechanics, coaches and open doors for events and collaborations.
• Fitness and discipline: Regular leading keeps training consistent, improves pacing skills, and deepens ride craft.
• Culture‑building impact: Actively grow cycling culture in your city while modeling safe, courteous road behavior.
• Communication Chops: Get better at pre‑ride briefs, on‑ride cues, and post‑ride debriefs that build engagement.

Milestone Rewards

• After Successful First Ride: Ride Captain Starter Kit.
• After Successful Five Rides: Earn an exclusive BRC Ride Captain Jersey
• After Successful Ten Rides: Get product discounts on a selected category.

Meet Our Current Ride Captains

Meet Adithya, a passionate endurance cyclist, lawyer, singer, and Super Randonneur who claimed the title in just one year. As a key mentor in BRC's Randonneuring101, he leads with heart, sharing long-distance wisdom to inspire new riders. An active Velokofi Cycling Club member and Bumsonthesaddle community leader, Adithya builds vibrant cycling bonds

CITY: Bangalore
DISCIPLINE: Endurance Cycling
CURRENT BIKE: Trek Domane AL 2 & Basso Venta R
DREAM BIKE: Trek Madone SLR 7

Meet Nandan, an avid road cyclist who lives for smooth, fast tarmac and rolling hills. Hours in the saddle beat the gym or meditation for him pure focus, pure joy. Tech‑curious and hands‑on, he loves wrenching on his Trek Domane, learning its nuances as he rides. Driven, detail‑oriented, and community‑minded, Nandan brings calm pace and contagious enthusiasm to every group ride.

CITY: Bangalore
DISCIPLINE: Road Cycling
CURRENT BIKE: Trek Domane AL 3
DREAM BIKE: Time Alpe d'Huez

Meet Tanay Naik is a 19‑year‑old ultra‑endurance cyclist with 16,000+ km ridden and successful 1000 km and 1200 km brevets among the youngest in Asia to do both within a year. Focused on crossing 20,000 km this year, he’s building a future in cycling and sport. Curious, disciplined, and community‑driven, Tanay thrives on shared learning and pushing mental and physical limits.

CITY: Bangalore / Pune
DISCIPLINE: Endurance Cycling
CURRENT BIKE: Lapierre Pulsium 600(Groupama FDJ Edition)
DREAM BIKE: Scott Addict RC Pro

A powerhouse on the pedals, Ravinder lives for long, steep, brutal climbs and lets grit do the talking. He’s cracked both Half and Quarter Everesting within three days, and uniquely nailed a Half Everesting on Velokofi’s Turahalli‑13, folded into a 400 km sufferfest. Track pants, sweatshirt, no frills just relentless focus. No fuss. No shortcuts. Just the climb.

CITY: Bangalore
DISCIPLINE: Endurance Cycling
CURRENT BIKE: Merida Lampre Ride 7000
DREAM BIKE: Chapter 2

Meet Our Past Ride Captains

Love cycling and want to give back?Join the BRC Ride Captain program to help make group rides safer, friendlier, and more fun. You don’t need to be a racer, just confident riding in a group, reasonably fit, and eager to guide others. Enthusiasm, patience with beginners, clear communication, and knowledge of local routes are exactly what we’re looking for.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS