Madras Bulls

Madras Bulls
Founded 2002
Location Chennai, India
Type Informal, independent
Region India
Website www.madrasbulls.in

The Madras Bulls Motorcycling Club or Madbulls is an informal motorcycling club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The club was founded in April 2002,[1] with the focus on the Royal Enfield Bullet series of motorcycles. The club came to being in April, 2002, with a passion towards the Royal Enfield Bullet with the tag line "To Hell with you, To Heaven with Us".

The Madras Bulls are part of BOBMC - Brotherhood of Bulleters Motorcycling Consortium. Initially started with 7 passionate bikers in 2002, the club has now grown to 121 Madbulls( Main group members) and about 1120 members (as of Feb 2017) in the announce group. The Madbulls ride motorcycles from the Royal Enfield stable that includes the 350cc(all variants), 500cc(all variants), 535cc(all variants), GT and Himalayan.

Safety on the highway is of paramount importance and strong emphasis is given to it on any ride. All riders are expected to ride with a full face helmet, jackets, shoes, riding pants and gloves. The MadBulls do not encourage neither participate in street races nor reckless riding. The MadBulls actively participate in track events hosted at the Madras Motorcycling Club in Sriperambathur, Chennai and also in impromptu off-road morning rides. Again, safety and adherence to rules is clearly emphasized during these events. On the highway, one can spot the MadBulls riding in a staggered formation with their headlights turned on.

The MadBulls meet every second Sunday of the month at Cafe Coffee Day, Beasant Nagar, Chennai at 8 :00 AM. The meeting allows introduction and interaction between members and an opportunity for the announce group to meet with the main group members. Official announcements, ride plans, upcoming rides and events are some of the highlights of the monthly meetings. One of the requisites to become a Madbull is attending these monthly meets as this gives a chance for members to know each other and also a forum to communicate and express interest.

Though there are several rides scheduled in a calendar year, the most prominent and widely attended is the Rider Mania scheduled during the third weekend of January every year. The Madbulls recently returned from Bhor, in Maharashtra where the Inddiethumpers hosted the 2018 Rider Mania that had over 1600 riders participating from different parts of the country. BOBMC Rider mania is an annual event that is close to every riders' heart as it gives the opportunity to meet like-minded brothers from various parts of the country.

The Madras Bulls motorcycling club are active participants of the North East Riders Meet ( NERM ) that is hosted by the bullet riding community of North East India. Scenic views, unpredictable weather conditions, raw pristine nature views, pure unadulterated fun and the unmistakable beat of the Royal Enfield Bullet makes every NERM event a memory that is permanently etched in every riders' heart and soul.

Some of the rides that have permanently etched memories in every Madbull are the day rides to Pondy, TADA, Biriyani rides to Ambur, Chai runs to Vaniyambadi, Night runs to Sulurpet for Idli and so on. The Madbulls breakfast rides on sunday mornings are very popular and gives a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the weekday schedule.

The Madras Bulls Motorcycling Club have been covered extensively by the media for the rides, safety and organized motorcycling touring across the country. A recent interview with CNN featuring Siddharth Lal, CEO, Royal Enfield and the legendary Madras Bulls Motorcycling club

The Madras Bulls have hosted two Rider Mania's or RM's in the fifteen years of existence. The first RM was hosted in 2006 at Casurina Bay, ECR - Chennai where ~350 riders had ridden to meet with the brotherhood. The Madbulls hosted one of the largest RM's in 2014 at Indecco Beach Resort, ECR - Chennai where more than 1100 riders came together to be part of the brotherhood, soak up the sun and to enjoy the beach.

The Madras Bulls Motorcycling Club is proud to be riding together for sixteen years. Over this period, the club has seen many phases but has remained as one.

Notes

  1. ↑ du.com/mp/2004/07/26/stories/2004072600310100.htm "The Beckoning Bulls" Check |url= value (help). The Hindu. 2004-07-26. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
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