HCCC 2013/4, 7July2013, Road Mass Start, 55 km, Medchal

Its time for the 1^st Mass Start Road Road race of this season – HCCC 2013/4, Mass Start Road/Medchal/55 km. There is some good news for non roadies. We have now introduced a new category . Its called – GLNDY( Got Legs No Drops Yet). So in essence, its  less about the bike , more about the legs :-). There is going to be seperate podium celebration for both categories!

REGISTRATION ( mandatory): HCCC 2013/4 Race Registration

When : 07 July 2013

Reporting Time : 6 am

Route map ( Miyapur to Start Point) - How to Reach

Driving direction : The start point is right after the flyover which comes immediately after dhola ri dhani, while driving from Dhola ri Dhani to medchal. Its around 1 km from Dhola Ri Dhani.

Distance : 55 km

Registration fee : Rs 150

Transportation : We will try to carpool riders to start point. If we need to hire transport to carry bikes to start point, the cost is going to be shared among riders opting.

RULES :

• This race is the 4th race of 2013 race calender. Riders will receive points for each of the 9 races in this calender year. The grand winner of the season will be declared at the end of Dec 2013 race. There is going to be separate winner for Road and Mountain Categories.
• Mass start - All riders start together.
• All participants will be required to sign an indemnity bond before start of the race.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent (who will have to sign the indemnity bond and take all responsibility of the participant)
• Helmets and gloves are mandatory.
  
• Anybody who is not riding a road bike fits automatically into category GLNDY.
  

HCCC 2013/2 - Cross Country Mountain Bike Race

For all you Mountain bike fans out there, this, for a change is not about setting the tarmac on fire. This one is meant for the knobby's and is going to test your skill and endurance. Welcome to the second race of the season, Cross Country MTB race.

What is a Cross Country Mountain biking ?

Mountain Biking  puts you closely in touch with nature and the landscape and every ride has the potential to become a mini adventure. However, for some, the ultimate test is to start racing.

Cross-country racing emphasizes endurance above technical prowess. Cross-country races traditionally feature a mass start or interval start, where riders are released in several large groups divided by age and/or ability. Courses and trails consist of a mix of rough forest paths, single tracks and dirt.

Event Format : 5 laps , each lap can be summed up as 3 km of dirt, rock and climb to test your skill and endurance.

Venue : Ameenpur lake. Click here for directions  from Miyapur X roads

Race starts @ Sunday 5.40 am , 05 May  2013

Register @ CrossCountry MTB Registration

 

Registration fee : Rs 200/rider.Will be collected at the venue at 5.00  am.

Things to Get Along :

1. Bicycle in Good working condition.
2. Water Bottle/Hydration pack

Rules:

1. This race is the second race of 2013 race calender. Riders will receive points for each of the 9 races in this calender year. The grand winner of the season will be declared at the end of Dec 2013 race. There is going to be separate winner for Road and Mountain Categories.
   
2. Mass start - All riders start together.
   
3. All participants will be required to sign an indemnity bond before start of the race.
   
4. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent (who will have to sign the indemnity bond and take all responsibility of the participant)
   
5. Helmets and gloves are mandatory.

Miscellaneous:

1. You are requested to report at the venue an hour before the race starts. Participants will have to give their details, sign indemnity bonds, and install the bibs on their bikes before the briefing starts at 5.30 am.

Hyderabad Duathlon on 28th April 2013

Want to set yourself a challenge? Think you are tough? The Bike Affair along with Hyderabad Runners presents the Hyderabad Duathlon for the athlete in you. Be there to get your bragging rights.

What is a Duathlon ?

As per Wikipedia, "Duathlon is an athletic event that consists of a running leg, followed by a cycling leg and then another running leg in a format bearing some resemblance to triathlons." In simpler words, A duathlon is like a triathlon without the swimming,  involving two disciplines – running and cycling and three stages (run-bike-run). The distances of each activity vary according to the challenge entered.

Event Format : 5.5 km of run, 30 km bike ride, 3 km run. The clock doesn’t stop till you finish your last run. This is a race and ranking would be published after the event is over.

Venue : Gachibowli stadium, 5.30 am this Sunday(28th April 2013)

Register @ http://thebikeaffair.com/hyderabadduathlon.html

Registration fee : Rs 200/rider. Can be submitted at TBA,Kondaour before 27th April 2013 or at the venue at  28April, 5 am.

Things to Get Along :

1. Bicycle in Good working condition.
2. Running/cycling shoes.
3. Water Bottle
4. Energy drink and energy bars for you during the event

Rules:

 
1. Mass start - everyone starts together.
2.Timing : The clock stops only when you finish your second run. Your time is going to be the full time from the start to the moment you finish the race.  So ,  transition time between running and cycling and then from cycling to running is going to be a key part of our timing.
3. Categories - only 2 , men and women.
4. Drafting is not allowed during cycling - you are not allowed to ride closer than 5. Meters to the rider in front of you. When you want to overtake, be in a different lane.
5. Follow the rules of the road - the roads are not blocked and there is traffic. Ride carefully, keep to the left of the road at all times.
6. Helmet is a must! rider without a helmet is not allowed to participate.
7. Water - Bottles drinking water would be provided at the start point of both the runs as well as the ride. You are advised to carry your own bottles during the ride.

Secunderabad Service Camp - 15th March 2013

This one is a free service camp (basic tune ups ) for all you bikers who had come down from Secunderabad all the way to TBA to pick up your bike. If you haven't bought the bike from us, you are still welcome ( we might charge you for the service though). 

What : Service camp ( fit adjustments, gear and brake tune ups, drive train cleaning and lubing)

When : 15 March 2013, 6.30 am

Where : Lothakunta, Secunderabad. Please click here for location and direction.

Slots available :

6.30 am -7.00 am – 2 slots
7.01 am - 7.30 am – 2 slots
7.31 am – 8.00 am – 2 slots
8.01 am – 8.30 am – 2 slots
8.31 am – 9.00 am – 1 slot
9.00 am – 9.30 am – 1 slot
9.30 am- 10 am – 1 slot

A big thanks to Santosh for helping us with the service camp venue. 

To register , please mail to krish@thebikeaffair.com with the subject 'Secunderabad service camp' indicating your contact number and preferred slot. Slots will be allocated on first come first serve basis.

If your bike is in need of much more work , we will try to co ordinate a pick up, have the bikes serviced and drop it back at a nominal extra cost.

Demo Ride - Bergamont and Barbeque

The Bike Affair is thrilled to bring you first of our Bergamont Demo rides.


            What : Bergamont Demo Ride to Himayatsagar Lake
            When : 15th-16th Feb 2013, 5 pm
            Starts from : The Bike Affair Store, Kondapur
            Distance :~23 km 1 way
            Terrain/route : Mostly tarmac, the last 4 km being dirt.
            Stay : Sleep under the stars in an private mango orchard by the lake
            Food : Lakeside (amateur:)) barbeque
            Charge : Rs300/rider

Here is a list of Bergamont 2013 bikes that would be available for you to try out.

• Helix 2.3 ( 46 cm and 52 cm)
• Helix 4.3 (46 cm)
• Vitox 6.3 ( 46 cm and 52 cm)
• Vitox 7.3 (46 cm)
• Vitox 6.3 feminine (37 cm)
• Sweep 5.2 ( 52 cm) .

Since there are logistic issues involved, we are forced to have a cap on the number of riders we can accommodate. If interested, please send a mail to krish@thebikeaffair.com mentioning your name , contact number, and your food preferance(veg or non veg). Registration will be first come first serve basis. 

We would also like you to note following points :

• Riders can come on their own bike and then swap his/her bike some of the Bergamonts models that fellow riders would be riding.
• We recommend riders to swap bikes and try out as many bikes as possible during the ride.
• There are no tents that is being provided. The place we will be camping gets a few degrees colder than the city. So please bring sleeping bag/blanket and sleeping mat. Also carry torch and mosquito repellant
• There will be a support vehicle to carry your sleeping mats/tents. The vehicle will leave sharp at 4.55 pm. If you report later than that for the ride, you will need to carry your own stuffs.

Eat, Drink, Bergamont

The 2013 range of Bergamont bikes are in town, and its time for a little celebration. So the next 2 weeks are going to be fun! Here is what we are going to bring to you

• Complete 2013 range of Bergamont Demo bikes! The following bikes are available for you try them out for a short spin any day of your choice.

• Helix 2.3 ( 46 cm and 52 cm)
• Helix 4.3 (46 cm)
• Vitox 6.3 ( 46 cm and 52 cm)
• Vitox 7.3 (46 cm)
• Vitox 6.3 feminine (37 cm)
• Sweep 5.2 ( 52 cm) .

• Bergamont Demo ride to Himayatsagar lake. Follow up with camping( please bring your own mats) under the stars(15th Feb 2013 ). Ride back to the store next day morning.
 
• Trial rides of Bergamont Demo Bikes ( Zero charges apply)  for any TBA rides * (15th - 24th Feb 2013)

• 5% discount on the complete 2013 Bergamont  range (upto 24th Feb 2013 )

* Pick up any Bergamont demo bike ( Zero charges apply), and join us on any of the TBA rides ( preference will be given to riders who bought their bikes from The Bike Affair). This includes the Bergamont and Barbeque night ride on 15^th and 16th Feb, Beginner Ride on 17^{th Feb} , Monday night ride on 18^th Feb, Road ride on 23rd Feb and Beginner ride on 24th Feb .

More details on the overnight ride to Himayatsagar( on 15th Feb) will be updated soon on our FB page and blog.

 

Movie night -Where the trail Ends

 

The movie nights are back, and this time its gonna be some kick ass extreme mountain biking stuff. Where the Trail Ends is a film following the world's best extreme free riding stars as they search for unridden terrain around the globe, ultimately shaping the future of big mountain free riding. 

 

 

 

What    - Movie night ( Movie + dinner) 
When   - 03Jan2013, 8 pm (Dinner @8 pm, Movie @ 8.30 pm)
Where - TBA

Dinner cost will be shared and is expected to be under Rs200. 

To register, please send a mail to krish@thebikeaffar.com with your name and contact number.