Dear Diary, On February 21, I will do the impossible - Wake up at 6 am on a Sunday morning, shine my bicycle, put on a helmet and race across a car-free Bandra-Worli Sea Link along with other city riders. I’ve already registered and coughed up 500 bucks. There’s no turning back now.
Wish me luck!
Love,
Bpb Bum.
Mark the date and set the alarm clock. The India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010 is racing towards the city, and will hit the brakes on February 21. While internationally-renowned players like the Marco Polo Cycling team will compete in the Tour de Mumbai race (100 kms), non-professionals can participate in the Corporate Group Ride (24 kms), Amateur Track (24 kms), the Green Ride (12 kms) and the Kids Race (2 kms).
Registrations are now open and anyone above the age of eight with a bicycle can join in. The event, aimed at promoting the health and environmental benefits of cycling, is organised by ID Sports in association with Network 18 and Salman Khan’s Being Human organisation.
Getting there: BSA Hercules India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010, call 6131 0500 (10 am to 6 pm Mon-Sat), email indiacyclothon@gmail.com or visit www.mumbaicyclothon.com. Register here now, Rs 350 to 500 registration fee.
Chain and Able
If you’re looking for another carbon-cutting course, ditch your car and take a leisurely walk from Bandra’s Carter Road to Bandstand, the route mapped out for Car Free Day in Mumbai. Scheduled for the same day as the Cyclothon (February 21), this path winds through the charming Chimbai Village, and will be scattered with live performers, painters, musicians, roller skaters, cyclists and fellow strollers.
Getting there: View the Facebook group here.
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