@sam what's your plan for bangalore. What time are you reaching and where can we come to meet you?

Thanks Anurag. C50 was definitely in my wish list which I will pass now.

So far 90 of us have registered (paid). There is a separate whatsapp group we have created for confirmed riders. Those who are not part of the group may contact their chapter mods for more info.

Update:

There are some known issues related to payment gateway. Many payments are either being denied. Those going through are not ending getting slots confirmed. Backend team and BB is looking into it.

Each accommodation option has plenty of slots left, so keep trying. Even if the button shows "Booked", keep trying.

Registrations open since 11 am today -

https://2025.bobmcridermania.in/

@Riki said in Conquer Winter Spiti: The Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure:

battle hardened riders

Accomodation Options and amenities:

Bullet Battalion, Surat is entrusted to host the 2025 edition of BOBMC Rider Mania. This is the first time RM is happening in Gujarat.

Venue: Dhordo, Rann of Kutch, Gurajat

Dates: 31st Jan, 1st and 2nd Feb

Hosts: Bullet Battalion, Surat

Registration: https://2025.bobmcridermania.in/

@panjratan I have moved this topic to Travelogues section. Have only read half way through

Have also removed "Part 1" from the topic subject. You can continue the remaining part on this topic as a new reply. Link of each reply can then be added to the first post (edit and add the link at the bottom... I can help you here if needed).

Cheers and waiting to hear more...

@sam - This chapter runner attempt has been approved.

You have full 2 years from start date to complete all 16 chapters (as of today). Please ensure you go through the formalities and requirements as mentioned in the below link:

https://hub.indiabullriders.com/topic/48/about-chapter-runner

Also ensure that you keep posting about your CR updates e.g. your journey, plan and a pic with chapter mods.

PS: There will be a few changes to the CR format but that should not affect your attempt as such.

IBR Udaipur chapter featured in Pressnote for conducting free medical and blood donation camp.

Read more about it here - https://www.pressnote.in/Lakecity_505211.html

Folks I have added "Delhi NCR" to the topic so that it is not confused with multiple BOBMC day efforts in other regions.

Edited the first post since there were multiple errors.

What I have:
Helmet - LS2 adventure (modular version). Pretty heavy so wont recommend anymore
Riding Jacket - Mototech trailblazer tour. Highly recommended, but on a heavier side which is quite expected from adv series
Riding Pants - Benkia PS305. Got it from Malaysia. Must for Indian men who never got perfect size. Full water repellent, easy to wash. Not the cordura material but decent one.
Gloves - Sspecs touring. Got it from Malaysia. As good as the rynoxs or cramsters
Boots - Liberty Warrior

What I wish for
Helmet - A decent carbon fiber one. Do not want any other jazzy stuff which only affects that overall durability. Modular is good but compromizes durability. Next in line AGV, Bell, HJC etc. Lets see what comes next
Riding jacket - Would love to stick to MotoTech. However, will go for any of the Rynox mesh jacket specifically for summers
Riding Pants - Will stick to the current ones. I think it suits my requirements
Gloves - Will stick to current ones. However, for winters, really need to have good windproof, waterproof and winterproof gloves. I think many will be seeking recommendations. I have an old MotoBoy one which I got from China some 15 years back and worked good during MA2024. Yet need a bit better one.
Boots - Satisfied with Liberty as for me sturdiness is preferred over waterproofing (which eventually is a gimmic nowadays). For aesthetic, will go for an alpinestar motorcross boots (I like it somehow).

Rohit Thirani
Abhishek Ghai
Vamsi Chowduru
Priya Vamsi Chowduru + 0.5
Brahma
Rhino
Rahul
Pankaj
Sunny Kayal
Hussain
Sajeesh

Please find below the list of chapter mods based on PC discussion during Bulletiapa Udaipur 2024.

No Change

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Patna, Kolkata, Chennai, Dehradun, Bhilwara

Changes

[R = retained]

Delhi - Rajiv, Ash
Jaipur - Rahul(R), Ajay
Udaipur - Atul, Jatin
Guwahati - Hemant(R), Arnab
Durgapur - Sourav(R), Sandip
Indore - Abhishek(R), Vinod
Ahmedabad - Aakash(R), Siddharth
Pune - Ashish(R), Biswajeet

Congrats to the new chapter mods. All the best!

@instantsharma said in Delhi Chapter - Rise of the Marshalls !!:

Merchandise Marshalls : Lead by Puvi and Henry.
They will be the primary contacts for Delhi to handle our Chapter’s merchandise needs. They will coordinate with Manish and oversee the entire procurement process from order to payment and delivery Everything related to IBR merchandise, whether it’s for Delhi or from other chapters…..who you gonna call???? MERCHANDISE MARSHALLS.

For Merchandise, the main point of contact with Manish will still be the chapter moderators. This need to be consistent since all discussions pertaining to merchandise happens in Chapter Mods whatsapp group. At local level, you may adopt any new methodology as you may wish for.

At Umlingla... the highest motorable road in the world!!

Folks at PangongTso

Bangalore and Mumbai team at Siachen Base camp!!