Creative GPS Art and Cultural Cycling Tours in Bengaluru
We turn our rides into art by tracing the map of Karnataka and India onto Bengaluru streets. Join our cultural tours to celebrate local festivals and legends on two wheels.
A thank you video for our Independence Day India Map GPS Art Ride. We are grateful for our collaboration with Brigade Sports Club and the support from numerous other cycling clubs that made this patriotic event a huge success.
A poster for the Karnataka Map Ride, organized to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava. We collaborated with the Chavittuvandi club for this 40km ride to showcase our state pride and unity.
A video from our Rajyotsava 200K BRM, a ride to celebrate the formation of Karnataka. It shows our riders, the finisher medals, and a GPS map of the route.
More moments from the Rajyotsava 200K BRM. This video shows our proud finishers with their medals, including a mother celebrating with her son, showcasing the family-friendly spirit of our club.
A short video capturing the fun and energy of the Karnataka Rajyotsava 200k BRM. It gives a glimpse into the experience of the ride, from checkpoints to climbing hills.
A video from the Kannada Rajyotsava 200km BRM, showing the route, the riders, and even a friendly dog who wanted to join the ride. It captures the fun, casual vibe of our cultural events.
Two of our riders posing at the finish of the Karnataka Rajyotsava 200k ride, with their Strava stats showing a 215.9 km journey. It's a proud moment of completion.
A rider posing with his bike on a scenic, rural road during the Rajyotsava 200k brevet. These rides take us through some beautiful parts of our state.
Another rider enjoying the view on a quiet, tree-lined road during the Rajyotsava 200k ride. It's not just about the distance, but also the journey.
A solo rider tackling a winding, hilly road during the Rajyotsava 200k. The route included a mix of highways and scenic backroads, offering a great cycling experience.
About Creative Rides: GPS Art & Cultural Tours
When we ride, we do not just pedal, we draw. Our GPS Art rides are about planning a route that traces shapes, like the Karnataka map or the outline of India, right onto the city streets. It takes precision to follow these paths, but the real highlight is stopping for a local breakfast or chatting with friends at the checkpoints.
These cultural rides are our way of blending fitness with our love for Karnataka. During our Rajyotsava rides, we cover anywhere from 40km to 200km, turning the journey into a celebration of our state's history and heritage. You might find us passing landmarks like the Adiyogi statue or tracing the roads around Hoskote and Hesarghatta Lake, all while keeping our GPS units running to create the map art.
We keep these rides accessible and inclusive. Whether you are a seasoned endurance cyclist or someone joining their first long-distance event, you will find support. Our volunteers are on the ground at every turn, handing out electrolyte drinks, packed meals, and providing mechanical help for basic repairs. You will never ride alone.
These tours are deeply rooted in our local culture. We ride to remember legends like Puneeth Rajkumar, and we make sure the atmosphere is always light and fun. At the end of the day, it is about the camaraderie and the shared stories. You will finish these rides with a medal, a full stomach of south Indian breakfast, and a new group of friends who share your passion for the road.
Bengaluru Cycling Club
We are BCC, a big family of riders who believe life is a cycle and cycling is life. Whether we are tracing the map of Karnataka on GPS or riding for a cause, we focus on the joy of the journey and the people beside us. Enjoy madi with us!
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