Locking a Quick-Release Wheel

I noticed at least two bikes in campus being ridden with the QRs not correctly locked. The proper way to use the QR is to use its cam, and not as a 'handle' to tighten the nut on the other side. Most QRs have "open" and "close" etched on them - if you can read the word "open" your QR is not locked.

Saddle Selection

Saddle selection has been a sore point (it's not a joke if you're suffering) for many potential bikers. With an uncomfortable saddle, a new rider will most likely just give up biking. Luckily I came across a nice article on saddle selection, one that covers the anatomical aspects as well. The article is on the cervelo website, and is well illustrated too.

Bangarpet Brevet

Short summary: It was an easy ride. Feel-good moral boost. Other than Kolar - Hoskote headwinds, no trouble at all. Super scenic roads. Four controls (an extra one at Chikka Tirupathi added as a last minute surprise) meant very little error margin for slow riders.

The rocky hills near Bangarpet