CHRISTMAS LIGHTING IN BANDRA: 2024 GUIDE

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING IN BANDRA: 2024 GUIDE

Bandra, the heart of Mumbai suburbs is all set to welcome tourist from all corners of the world. Neighbourhoods are shimmering with lights decorated over old Portuguese houses. Cafes and Bakeries are baked up to host tourists with special menus and cuisines. As an annual ritual, I ventured for the Bandra Christmas lighting tour on a bicycle and this blog captures my observations.

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CYCLISTS ILLUMINATES THE STREETS OF MUMBAI WITH DIWALI NIGHT RIDE

CYCLISTS ILLUMINATES THE STREETS OF MUMBAI WITH DIWALI NIGHT RIDE

Cyclists from different parts of Mumbai city on 27th Sunday, 2024 illuminated the streets with the annual Diwali night ride. More than 100 riders pedaled their way to south Mumbai with their bicycles decorated with lights.

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SWEDISH TOURIST ‘HANNES’ CYCLING IN MUMBAI

SWEDISH TOURIST ‘HANNES’ CYCLING IN MUMBAI

Hannes Erikson Ahlstrom, a student of journalism recently visited India to study the cycling culture of Mumbai. He traveled from Sweden to Mumbai for couple of weeks in September 2024. I had an opportunity to interact with him and take him around to a few places.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING IN BANDRA: 2023 GUIDE

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING IN BANDRA: 2023 GUIDE

Bandra, the heart of Mumbai suburbs is a cosmopolitan area and hosts a Christian population along with people of many other faiths. The native residents have a deep history of culture and traditions. There are several churches, crosses, bakeries, and quaint houses tucked inside gaothan villages that resemble the true spirit of the local community. The neighborhood is in its full glory in December with Christmas vibes and attractive decorations, cribs, Christmas trees, and lighting in Bandra.

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CYCLING IN VASAI WITH CHALO CHALE TOUR COMPANY

CYCLING IN VASAI WITH CHALO CHALE TOUR COMPANY

Vasai is a small town located about 50kms away from Mumbai city. Vasai is known for its beaches, fort, temples, and cycling trails.

On 15th August 2023, I celebrated 76th Independence Day of India by going for a bike ride in Vasai. I booked a guided group tour with ‘Chalo Chale’ (Let’s Go), a local Travel and Tours Company based in Vasai. The tour included a rental bicycle, tea and breakfast at a cost of Rs. 799/-.

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RIDE TO CAFE DE LA PAIX

RIDE TO CAFE DE LA PAIX

Cafe de la Paix is a heritage Irani café in Mumbai that is known for its Iranian cuisine and pleasant ambiance. Located in the heart of the city, the café is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

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CYCLING IN A SUIT ON MY BIRTHDAY

CYCLING IN A SUIT ON MY BIRTHDAY

As I turned forty on the 24th of September, 2022, I decided to go cycling in a suit. For a long time I had this thought in my mind to do a professional photo shoot for myself and I chose to go ahead with it on this occasion and make it memorable.

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RIDE TO CAFE BREVE ON MY BROMPTON

RIDE TO CAFE BREVE ON MY BROMPTON

Cafe Breve is a new hang out created for the cyclists. The concept of Cafe Breve is European style and designed to cater to the local cycling community in town.

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CHILDREN’S DAY RIDE WITH VISUALLY IMPAIRED CYCLIST’S

CHILDREN’S DAY RIDE WITH VISUALLY IMPAIRED CYCLIST’S

Happy Children’s Day! Today is a special moment for all of us we celebrated Children’s Day with our dear friends and fellow cyclists. We went for a group ride with visually impaired cyclists from the ABBF foundation and Divyang Sports and Cultural foundation. Both are registered government organizations and are working for the welfare and upliftment of the visually impaired children and adults in the society.

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MY FIRST RIDE ON A BROMPTON BICYCLE

MY FIRST RIDE ON A BROMPTON BICYCLE

I am delighted to share this news with the loyal readers of this blog and the public at large that a new Brompton folding bicycle has come to my house. It’s the standard steel black model, and technically termed as ‘M6L’ – where M stands for the handlebar, 6 is the gear speed and L is for the mudguards.

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