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'''BOBMC Rider Mania''' (BOBMC RM) is an event hosted by Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium (BOBMC)<ref name="dna 2013">{{cite news | url=http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?id=53200&boxid=40819&ed_date=2013-10-11&ed_code=820009&ed_page=15 | title=Enfield Riders Unite | work=[[Daily News & Analysis]] | date=October 11, 2013 | accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref> member clubs in India every year. It is the annual gathering of Indian [[Royal Enfield (India)|Royal Enfield]] motorcycle owners.<ref name="telegraphindia 2005">{{cite news | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051015/asp/atleisure/story_5357947.asp | title=Rider mania | work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] | date=October 15, 2005 | accessdate=March 9, 2012 | author=Banerjee-Bey, Yana | location=Calcutta}}</ref><ref name="bsmotoring 2009">{{cite news | url=http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/gunning-forward/1418/1 | title=Gunning forward | publisher=[[Business Standard]] | work=Business Standard Motoring | date=November 28, 2009 | accessdate=March 9, 2012 | author=Pereira, Kyle}}</ref> The event was initiated by Vernon Dias in 2003<ref name="timesofindia 2011">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/kolkata/28364097_1_bike-riders-kolkata | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405071111/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-26/kolkata/28364097_1_bike-riders-kolkata | url-status=dead | archive-date=April 5, 2013 | title=A bike fest in Kolkata | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=January 26, 2011 | accessdate=March 9, 2012 | author=Chakravorty, Deblina}}</ref> to commemorate the spirit of [[motorcycling]]. Riders and biking clubs across the country gather for the two-day fest.

It is an annual event, organized by different host clubs of BOBMC in a place of their choice, and the 2014 event was hosted by the Madras Bulls in Chennai on 18 and 19 January 2014.<ref name="timesofindia 2013">{{cite news | url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=pastissues2&BaseHref=TOICH/2013/10/10&PageLabel=13&EntityId=Ar01303&ViewMode=HTML | title=Rider Mania 2014 all set to hit Chennai beaches | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=October 10, 2013 | accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref> Over 800 riders had registered for event as reported by Overdrive <ref name="overdrive 2013">{{cite news | url=http://overdrive.in/news/rider-mania-2014-registrations-begin/ | title=Rider Mania 2014 registrations begin | work=Overdrive | date=October 2013 | accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref> in two weeks of opening registrations. The BOBMC Rider Mania, since it is hosted by a club changes its venue to the home of the hosting club and has, thus, travelled the length and breadth of India including Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ooty, Nagpur, Kolkata, Delhi and Shillong in the North east among others.<ref name="overdrive 2013"/> It was hosted by Road Survivors chandigarh In 2015, Indiethumpers, Mumbai in 2018 and in 2019 India Bull Riders placed a milestone at Udaipur by the name of #AanDo BOBMC Rider Mania 2019.

==History==

=== 2003 - 2004: Early Years ===

Rider Mania dates back to 2003 when it was first hosted in Goa and approximately 74 bikers attended.<ref name="hindu 2003">{{cite news | url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2003/01/04/stories/2003010400990200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130804023332/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2003/01/04/stories/2003010400990200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 4, 2013 | title=Rider Mania | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=January 4, 2003 | accessdate=October 9, 2013 | author=G, Anand}}</ref> Rider Mania 2004 was again organized in Goa on the 10th of Jan at Riva resorts in North Goa and approximately 130 bikers attended.

=== 2005 to Present ===

Starting 2005 it was hosted by BOBMC member clubs, beginning with Inddiethumpers, Mumbai. The event was held at Raigarh Resorts, Panvel on the 8th of Jan in which over 360 riders participated.

In 2006 it was hosted by Madras Bulls Motorcycling Club. Over 400 bikers participated and it was held at Casuarina Bay Beach Resort on the 21st Jan, Chennai.<ref name="telegraph 2005">{{cite news | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051015/asp/atleisure/story_5357947.asp | title=Rider Mania | work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]] | date=October 15, 2005 | accessdate=October 12, 2013 | author=Banerjee, Yana}}</ref>

In 2007, Rider Mania was hosted by Wanderlust Motorcycling Club at Star Key Point Resorts, Nagpur on the 24th of January. 199 Bikers participated.

In 2008, The Wanderers from Hyderabad organized it at Ramoji Film City on the 18th of January.<ref name="hindu 2008">{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/01/15/stories/2008011550480300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080120181523/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/01/15/stories/2008011550480300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 20, 2008 | title= The band of bikers | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=January 15, 2008 | accessdate=October 11, 2012 | author=Patel, Padmini}}</ref> Around 400 bikers participated.

In 2009, it was hosted by Rolling Thunder Motorcycling Club and was called the RIDER MANIA RTMC Ishtyle. It was held at Ooty on the 24th of January. 670 riders participated.<ref name="ohbangalore 2009">{{cite news | url=http://www.mybangalore.com/article/rtmc-thundering-away.html | title=RTMC: Thundering Away | work=myBangalore | date=March 12, 2009 | accessdate=October 12, 2013 | author=Sunanda}}</ref>

In 2010, Inddie Thumpers from Mumbai hosted it. The event was named as RMX and was held at Vikram Garh on the 24th of January, at a resort outside Mumbai. Around 650 riders joined the fest.

In 2011, #Eastern Bulls hosted the event and called it the RM-East. Held on the 22nd Jan 2011 the event witnessed over 550 people.<ref name="timesofindia 2011"/>

In 2012, the event went to Gurgaon hosted by Royal Beasts, New Delhi which saw over 700 riders participate.<ref name="hinduFeb 2012">{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/mend-your-attitude/article2879667.ece | title=Mend your attitude | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=February 10, 2012 | accessdate=October 17, 2013}}</ref>

In 2013, it was hosted by Royal Enfield Riders Association of Meghalaya (RERAM) in Cherrapunji.<ref name="timesofindia oct2013">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-21/guwahati/36462608_1_cherrapunjee-sohra-language-barrier | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517184723/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-21/guwahati/36462608_1_cherrapunjee-sohra-language-barrier | url-status=dead | archive-date=May 17, 2013 | title=Bikers storm to Cherra for Rider Mania 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=January 21, 2013 | accessdate=March 9, 2013}}</ref> It was attended by over 400 riders. FORE (Friends of Royal Enfield, Nepal was the sole club from outside of India.

In 2014, the Madras Bulls Motorcycling Club (MBMC), hosted the Rider Mania. Announced as the biggest Rider Mania till that year, it pulled around 1200+ avid bullet riders <ref name="DeccanChennai Jan2014">{{cite news | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140120/lifestyle-offbeat/article/man-machine-and-mania | title=Man, Machine and the Mania | work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | date=January 20, 2014 | accessdate=Jan 28, 2014}}</ref> from across India and Nepal. Held on 18th and 19 January 2014 at Mahabalipuram.

In 2015,the Road survivors(RS) hosted the Rider Mania #dohajarpandrah at kikar lodge and around 900+ bikers attended the event from all over the india and nepal

In 2016, Wanderlust Motorcycle Club from Nagpur hosted the Rider Mania. They titled it "Full Power". Wanderlust MC broke Madras Bulls' record & presented the Biggest ever Rider Mania till 2016. More than 1700 Royal Enfield lovers were the witness of the RM16. It was held at Nagpur outside village named Waki.

In 2017 Rider Mania Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club (RTMC) of Bangalore. RTMC along with volunteer clubs from the country, formed the "Southern Squadron" to host the RM17 at Arabian sea coastal area Kundapur. It is about 450 km west from Bangalore.

In 2018 Inddie Thumpers from Mumbai hosted again this time at a place called Bhor near Pune. This time they decided to call it MahaRM.

In 2019, #AANDO(i.e-"Let It Come")<ref>https://www.aando.indiabullriders.com/</ref> was the call for Motorcycle Riders all-over the world to participate in BOBMC Rider Mania 2019 <ref>https://www.facebook.com/BOBMCRM/</ref><ref>https://udaipurtimes.com/bullet-rider-mania-from-feb-1-3-in-udaipur/</ref> hosted by India Bull Riders Motorcycle Club (IBRMC).<ref>https://www.indiabullriders.com/</ref> This mega event took place at Paneri Farm House, Ghasiyar village(Udaipur), a remote place situated between the Aravali hills of Udaipur. #AANDO 2019 was a 'MileStone' in the history of BOBMCRM as the barren hills (mainly hills) were turned into amazing 'Event Ground' by the dedicated team of IBRMC. The clean sanitation facility in the middle of nowhere with 24 hrs hot water supply was a relief for all participants, especially female, during the bone breaking cold. There were many events but attraction was the 'Hill Race' and 'Dirt Track' race, both were set in the hills and enjoyed well by the participants. The event stage was set in the middle of the venue, surrounded by the residential facilities as well as the stalls, food court and the booze counter. In this event, RM Currency was designed by the team, which the participants could exchange with original currency and use it to purchase whatever they like in the event ground. The beautiful venue and the lively event was witnessed by approx. 1700 riders and their family members from India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tripmachinecompany.com/blogs/news/places-to-visit-if-you-are-riding-to-bobmc-rider-mania-2019|title=Places to visit if you are riding to BOBMC Rider Mania 2019}}</ref> The next BOBMCRM in 2020 will be held at Nepal and shall be hosted by FORE Nepal.

In 2020, #ChaloNepal (Lets Go to Nepal) was the tagline of the event BOBMC Rider Mania. This year BOBMCRM gone "International" and organized successfully at Nepal by "FORE"<ref>https://forenepal.org.np/</ref> Motorcycle Club (FORE Stands for "Friends Of Royal Enfield"). In 2019, Brothers from FORE had ridden all the way from Nepal to attend BOBMCRM #AanDo 2019 at Udaipur and bagged the opportunity to host this event. This event's ground was set at Lake shore of Pame Lake, Pokhara(Nepal) surrounded by Pame lake at one side and other sides were covered by beautiful hills; Despite the challenge of flood ground, FORE team managed to set the ground well for the event and organized it very well. They setup the sanitation facilities very well to accommodate the large number of participants. The special attraction during the event was 'flower rain from the sky' on the participants and the traditional knife 'Khukhri' in the Goodies bag. On a laughter node, many people expected 'Khukhri Rum' in their Goodie Bag. Overall the event was awesome and especially for the people who opted for BYOT, they experienced the camping at another level. Few photographs of the event can be found through this link <ref>https://www.facebook.com/pg/capturesbyamithaldhar/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1111969552473273</ref> and.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/pg/capturesbyamithaldhar/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1134792746857620</ref> The next BOBMCRM in 2021 will be held at Hyderabad (India) and shall be hosted by Wanderers motorcycle club.

==Brotherhood==

All the clubs participating in Rider Mania are part of the Brotherhood of Bulleteers Motorcycling Consortium (BOBMC).<ref name="dna 2013"/> In 2014, 52 of these clubs participated in Rider Mania '14.<ref name="DeccanChennai Jan2014"/>

The riders might be from different clubs, different states, speaking different languages, but what unites them is the brotherhood that every biker is proud to share. It is events like Rider Mania, North East Riders Meet, Gaddha Mania and anniversary gatherings of individual clubs that exemplify the brotherhood every biker talks about. The road brings us bikers together, and the brotherhood is all about like-minded people coming together to share the same passion. No one is alone on the highway, and you can get support some way or the other.<ref name="DeccanChennai Jan2014"/>

==Music==

Music is an integral part of the festival. The event usually features an open stage where event participants are encouraged to perform with the evenings seeing a professional band's performance.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://bobmcridermania.com/ Official BOBMC Rider Mania Website]

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