Madras Bulls
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| Founded | 2002 |
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| Founded at | Chennai, India |
| Type | Informal, independent |
Region | India |
| Website | www.madrasbulls.in |
The Madras Bulls or MadBulls is an informal biking 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".
Initially started with 7 passionate bikers, the club has now grown to 110 Madbulls and about 1082 (as of Oct 2011) members in the announce group. The Madbulls ride the Bullet series of motorcycles from the Royal Enfield stable.
The Madras Bulls are keen on safety and emphasise to wear full face helmets, jackets, and gloves while on the road. MadBulls are seen on the highway riding in a staggered formation and bright headlights. Lane discipline and matured riding is followed during every ride.
Members who would like to be a MadBull are expected to participate in rides and attend meetings. The Madbulls meet on every second Saturday of the month at Maya Motors in Adyar, Chennai. This meeting allows introduction of new members and helps to put a face to a name as most of communication is via email. Membership also includes a meager registration fee collected either half yearly or annually.
The MadBulls are known for riding across the length and breadth of India including the annual ride to the Himalaya mountains. Other rides include day rides to Pondy, TADA, Biriyani rides to Ambur and some of the night rides that helps train riders to cope with emergency situations.
The Madras Bulls are playing host to the biggest Rider Mania in January, 2014. Aimed at accommodating over 1000 riders from all over the country, 18th and 19 January 2014 promises to be a spectacular weekend for the bikers as they come together to celebrate the 12th edition of the BOBMC Rider Mania. BOBMC stands for Brotherhood of Bikers MC. This unites all the clubs and share the same camaraderie.
Notes
- ^ "The Beckoning Bulls". The Hindu. 2004-07-26. Retrieved 2007-07-26.