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Photos from the Poladpur-Mahabaleshwar Climb by our friend Vivek Deshmukh…
The roads you will be climbing on…
Majestic views of the climbs…
Canopy of trees…
Getting to the top of this hardcore ghat…Strawberry Crush FAQs
1. How Many Participants are there in this Bootcamp?
Entry is restricted to 20 participants only and will be given on first come, first serve basis.2. What kind of bike is suitable?
Road bikes, hybrids or hardtail MTBs are suitable in that order.For road bikes, we recommend a minimum gearing of 34×28 for climbing.
3. Who is this ride meant for?
This ride is perfect for all new and beginner cyclists. Or even seasoned cyclists who are new to climbing.It will give you the confidence of climbing on your bicycle and never again will you fear a climb!
4. What do we need to bring for this ride?
Your bicycle and relevant accessories like helmet, lights, riding apparel, and other items you carry on your everyday rides.Identity Proof like Driving Licence, Aadhar, Passport etc.
Covid vaccination certificate of the 2nd dose at least 15 days prior to event date or RTPCR test 72 hours prior to the event date.
Most importantly, an attitude to learn!
5. What all is being provided in this ride?
Check ticket details above.6. What’s the weather going to be like?
Cool nights and sunny but pleasant days. Rain isn’t expected, but you never know, so do pack a rain jacket for riding.7. How do I get to Mahabaleshwar?
The best way to get to Mahabaleshwar from Mumbai or Pune is by bus. A number of Volvos operate to this hill station and it is a simple task to carry your bicycle in a Volvo bus.For more details on transporting your bicycle by bus, read this.
8. Will there be a backup vehicle?
Yes. This ride is fully supported. There will be a backup vehicle carrying midride nutrition and hydration, along with a seasoned bicycle technician.There are also two bicycle instructors, who will be riding with you and providing support to all the participants.
9. Type of accommodation?
Rooms will be in comfortable hotels and will be on triple-sharing basis.10. Food being provided during and after the ride.
Food will be nutritious wholesome food before and after the rides. During the ride, the support vehicle will carry midride nutrition and hydration.Week 88 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 6th February 2022.
Club Stats. 1769 members collectively rode 115522 km in 3071 rides, climbing 571079 metres in 5364 hours!
The number of members are up by 30 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 301 km during the week!
There were 6 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
3 rode 600s, 39 rode at least a 200.
57 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 9 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
6 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Dhananjai from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 821 km.
In second place is Subu Narayanan from Tamil Nadu who rode 812 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Satish Sunkara from Andhra Pradesh. He rode 789 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 253+ km…
Rajikrishna Nair from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 537 km. She is 22nd overall.
Next up is Urmi Das from West Bengal. Who rode an impressive 421 km. She is 49th overall.
Third is Meghana Ghatge from Maharashtra who rode 379 km. She is 64th overall.
There are 16 women in the top 100 this week, 4 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Brevets are happening around the country.
Top spot goes to Pro Prathamm from Uttar Pradesh for the longest ride. He did a 620 km long ride!
Next up is Vivek Chawdhary having done a 611 km long ride.
Third is GK Fat Rider from Andhra Pradesh, who did a 606 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 57 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Kabir Rachure from Maharashtra who averaged an incredible 40.3 kmph over the week!
Second fastest for the week is Hemings from Karnataka whose weekly average is a fantastic 37.3 kmph.
Third is Mayank Tripathi from Canada averaging 36.9 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Nilgiris!
Climber of the week is Joel Sundaram from Tamil Nadu having climbed 6548 metres.
Second is Renju from Kerala who climbed 5117 metres.
Third is Jaya Prakash from Karnataka, who climbed 5052 metres during the week.
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Week 87 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 30th January 2022.
Club Stats. 1739 members collectively rode 94972 km in 2454 rides, climbing 448867 metres in 4433 hours!
The number of members are up by 27 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all constant.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 320 km during the week!
There were 7 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
2 rode 1000s, 32 rode at least a 200.
43 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 11 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
7 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
DNA from Delhi was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1285 km.
In second place is Ravi Mirani from Gujarat who rode 1024 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Shun Athi from Tamil Nadu. He rode 1013 km. He was second last week.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 258+ km…
Rajikrishna Nair from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 772 km. She is 5th overall.
Next up is Vidhya Hari from Karnataka. Who rode an impressive 411 km. She is 48th overall.
Third is Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu who rode 407 km. She is 50th overall.
There are 12 women in the top 100 this week, 9 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some solid 1000 km brevets from Gujarat…
Top spot goes to Ravi Mirani from Gujarat for the longest ride. He did a 1013 km long ride!
Next up is Avinash Singh Sadana from Gujarat having done a 1007 km long ride.
Third is DNA from Delhi, who did a 353 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 42 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Mayank Tripathi from Canada who averaged an incredible 39.5 kmph over the week! He was top last two weeks.
Second fastest for the week is Hemings from Karnataka whose weekly average is a fantastic 38 kmph.
Third is Joel Sundaram from Karnataka averaging 35.5 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Nandi Hills!
Climber of the week is SKD from Karnataka having climbed 7142 metres.
Second is Utkarsh Verma from Uttar Pradesh who climbed 6483 metres.
Third is Agnivesh Patel from Karnataka, who climbed 6400 metres during the week.
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Week 86 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 23rd January 2022.
Club Stats. 1712 members collectively rode 10333 km in 2834 rides, climbing 522080 metres in 4833 hours!
The number of members are up by 22 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all constant.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 266 km during the week!
There were 5 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
1 rode a 500, 12 rode at least a 200.
37 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 11 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
5 riders averaged more than 100 km a day. The top 2 remained unchanged.
Mrudul K from Kerala was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1133 km. He was top of the charts last week as well.
In second place is Shun A from Tamil Nadu who rode 933 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Reneav from Tamil Nadu. He rode 774 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 178+ km…
Rajikrishna Nair from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 304 km. She is 73rd overall.
Next up is Vandana Bhapkar Chaudhari from Maharashtra. Who rode an impressive 294 km. She is 79th overall.
Third is Neha Tikam from Maharashtra who rode 290 km. She is 84th overall.
There are 3 women in the top 100 this week, 4 less than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some solid 600 km brevets from around the country…
Top spot goes to Sachin Bandagar from Maharashtra for the longest ride. He did a 530 km long ride!
Next up is Himayoon N from Luxemborg having done a 236 km long ride.
Third is Rutvik Lashkari from Gujarat, who did a 231 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 39 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Mayank Tripathi from Canada who averaged an incredible 39.3 kmph over the week! He was top last week as well.
Second fastest for the week is Vivek Chadha from Delhi whose weekly average is a fantastic 35.2 kmph.
Third is Sanjeev Ramki from Tamil Nadu averaging 34.8 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Nilgiris! Second week in a row…
Climber of the week is James Stevenson from Goa having climbed 6102 metres.
Second is Sandeep Thapa from Himachal Pradesh who climbed 5912 metres.
Third is Mrudul K from Kerala, who climbed 5786 metres during the week. He was second last week.
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Hey Paul
That does appear to be the bottom bracket which is creating the commotion! And you would likely have to disassemble it sooner rather than later.
Especially if you wouldn’t like it to fail mid-ride. Preventive maintenance and all that…
Would love to see more pictures of the full bike 🙂
Week 85 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 16th January 2022.
Club Stats. 1690 members collectively rode 103566 km in 2805 rides, climbing 531344 metres in 4894 hours!
The number of members are up by 26 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up dramatically.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 270 km during the week!
There were 6 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
1 rode a 400, 14 rode at least a 200.
40 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 13 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
6 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Mrudul K from Kerala was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1051 km.
In second place is Shun A from Tamil Nadu who rode 890 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by DNA from Delhi. He rode 822 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 256+ km…
Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 386 km. She is 40th overall. She was second last week.
Next up is Meghana Ghatge from Maharashtra. Who rode an impressive 345 km. She is 57th overall.
Third is Swati Sablok from Punjab who rode 321 km. She is 68th overall.
There are 7 women in the top 100 this week, same as last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some solid 600 km brevets from around the country…
Top spot goes to GK Fat Rider from Andhra Pradesh for the longest ride. He did a 404 km long ride!
Next up is Mrudul K from Kerala having done a 306 km long ride.
Third is Sreeram Muraleedharan from Kerala, who did a 302 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 40 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Mayank Tripathi from Canada who averaged an incredible 42.8 kmph over the week! He is back at the top after long.
Second fastest for the week is Kabir Rachure from Maharashtra whose weekly average is a fantastic 40.6 kmph.
Third is Aravindh Panneerchelvam from Tamil Nadu averaging 35.3 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Nilgiris! Second week in a row…
Climber of the week is Joel Sundaram from Tamil Nadu having climbed 5490 metres.
Second is Mrudul K from Kerala who climbed 5183 metres.
Third is Agnivesh Patel from Uttar Pradesh, who climbed 5017 metres during the week.
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Week 84 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 9th January 2022.
Club Stats. 1664 members collectively rode 93761 km in 2678 rides, climbing 462760 metres in 4431 hours!
The number of members are up by 26 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all constant.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 254 km during the week!
There were 9 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
8 rode 600s, 18 rode at least a 200.
40 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 10 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
3 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Sachin Nemade from Maharashtra was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1105 km.
In second place is Chaitu Chow from Telangana who rode 892 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Ravi Mirani from Gujarat. He rode 855 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 239+ km…
Rajikrishan Nair from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 578 km. She is 13th overall.
Next up is Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu. Who rode an impressive 495 km. She is 17th overall.
Third is Gini Desai from Gujarat who rode 481 km. She is 18th overall.
There are 7 women in the top 100 this week, 2 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some solid 600 km brevets from around the country…
Top spot goes to Sachin Nemade from Maharashtra for the longest ride. He did a 626 km long ride!
Next up is Pratap Rawat from Assam having done a 616 km long ride.
Third is Ripunjay Gogoi from Assam, who did a 609 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 40 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Aravindh Panneerchelvam from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 38.8 kmph over the week!
Second fastest for the week is Mukesh Ayyappan from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 36.9 kmph.
Third is Michael Joseph from Tamil Nadu averaging 36.5 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Nilgiris!
Climber of the week is Joel Sundaram from Tamil Nadu having climbed 6553 metres.
Second is Shun Athi from Tamil Nadu who climbed 6372 metres.
Third is Kapil Sharma from Uttarakhand, who climbed 6370 metres during the week.
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Week 83 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 2nd January 2022.
Club Stats. 1638 members collectively rode 97957 km in 2600 rides, climbing 498677 metres in 4697 hours!
The number of members are up by 30 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all constant.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 267 km during the week!
There were 3 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
1 rode a 400, 9 rode at least a 200.
40 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 10 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
3 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Mrudul K from Kerala was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1265 km. He was second last week.
In second place is Sachin Bandgar from Maharashtra who rode 1008 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Shun Athi from Tamil Nadu. He rode 869 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten even more competitive. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 203+ km…
Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 595 km. She is 12th overall. She was second last week.
Next up is Gareema Shankar from Delhi. Who rode an impressive 500 km. She is 18th overall.
Third is Vidhya Hari from Karnataka who rode 404 km. She is 30th overall.
There are 5 women in the top 100 this week, 3 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Long rides are not so long this week! Thanks to New Year celebrations…
Top spot goes to Sachin Nemade from Maharashtra for the longest ride. He did a 426 km long ride!
Next up is Santosh Dhumal from Maharashtra having done a 253 km long ride.
Third is Moideenkutty VC from Kerala, who did a 247 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 40 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Sanjeev Ramki from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 35.7 kmph over the week! He was third last week.
Second fastest for the week is Vivek Chaddha from Delhi whose weekly average is a fantastic 35.2 kmph.
Third is Shan Aru from Tamil Nadu averaging 35 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Western Ghats of Kerala!
Climber of the week is Mrudul K from Kerala having climbed 6347 metres.
Second is DNA from Delhi who climbed 5572 metres.
Third is Sumith MK from Karnataka, who climbed 5428 metres during the week.
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