‘Goan Affair 2026’: Hubballi Bicycle Club’s 200 KM BRM Ride with 50+ Riders

Hubballi Bicycle Club (HBC) is gearing up for one of its most popular events of the year. The club’s signature 200 km BRM ride, known as ‘Goan Affair 2026’, will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

More than 50 riders have already registered for the event, and the number is still growing. These cyclists will have to cover 200 kilometres within a strict time limit of 13 hours and 30 minutes.

What is a 200 KM BRM?

BRM stands for Brevet de Randonneurs Mondiaux. It is a long-distance cycling challenge organised under the rules of Audax India. Unlike a race, there is no prize for finishing first. Riders simply have to complete the distance within the given time limit while getting their cards stamped at control points along the way.

For a 200 km BRM, the standard time limit is 13 hours 30 minutes. Most well-prepared riders finish with some buffer time. Average moving speeds for successful finishers usually range between 18–25 km/h depending on the route, weather and the rider’s fitness.

A Signature Event for Hubballi Bicycle Club

‘Goan Affair’ is not a one-off ride. It is HBC’s flagship 200 km BRM and has been held in previous years. In the 2023 edition, 38 riders took part (including riders from Goa and Sirsi), and all of them finished within the time limit. For the 2025 edition, organisers had already completed a full reconnaissance ride in advance, and more than 60 riders were expected.

Hubballi Bicycle Club is an affiliated club of Audax India and regularly organises official brevets. In 2026 alone, the club has planned around 20 BRM events, including 200 km rides almost every month, Super Randonneur series, a 1000 km event and a 1200 km long-distance ride. The club’s Strava group currently has over 1,750 members, showing how active the local cycling community has become.

Four Special Guests for the Flag-Off

The 14 November ride will be flagged off by four well-known personalities from the fitness and endurance world:

• Dr. G. C. Patil – A doctor, marathoner and long-time fitness organiser associated with Hubballi Fitness Club
• Dr. Nagaraj Tanksali – An anesthesiologist and multi-sport adventurer
• Dr. Kavita Ganiger – An endurance athlete who has completed major running events, including the Mumbai Marathon
• Deepa Pillay – An endurance powerhouse known for pushing limits

Their presence at the start line is expected to give the riders extra motivation before they begin the long day on the road.

Event Details

• Date: 14 November 2026 (Saturday)
• Start Point: Tolankeri Circle, Hubballi
• Reporting Time: 5:00 AM
• Flag-Off: 5:30 AM sharp
• Distance: 200 km
• Time Limit: 13 hours 30 minutes

The club has invited residents of Hubballi to come to Tolankeri Circle early in the morning and cheer for the riders. Support from the local crowd often makes a big difference, especially in the first few kilometres when riders are settling into their pace.

With more than 50 riders already signed up and HBC’s strong track record of organising successful brevets, ‘Goan Affair 2026’ is expected to be another memorable day for the cycling community in North Karnataka.

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