new ride through hilly west

[Georg Leuzinger]

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

suitability: Road bikes and MTB's 

for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional loops one can fit in almost anywhere.

I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:

Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before going back to the city.

I will give further details and route map in a few days.

unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride

cheers Georg

[S Chidambaran]

Sounds like an awesome route , and looks like it partially  overlaps the 200k brevet route. Summer showers have already started, I think it should be cooler by next week.

Regards
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[Aditya Yadav]

Hi Georg,

Is this the approximate route? http://g.co/maps/bt4jc
I couldn't get it to 150kms. I definitely want to do the ride but I
want to avoid the summer heat. If possible can we do it in the night
unless the weather continues to be the way it is these days!
Do you plan to ride fast?

--
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On Apr 20, 8:09 am, Georg Leuzinger <gk.l...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli-
> Hirohalli
> *distance*: +/- 150km

[Shankar Shastry]

Super! The epic monthly rides have thus begun. Great stuff Georg. I'll have to skip this as I'm off to agumbe for that long weekend. Kickass route. I recently rode around the Manchanbele dam and the climbs aren't nearly as difficult as they seem.

[Karthik R]

George,
Count me in for the ride.

Thanks,
Karthik.

On Apr 20, 9:26 am, Shankar Shastry <shanka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Super! The epic monthly rides have thus begun. Great stuff Georg. I'll have
> to skip this as I'm off to agumbe for that long weekend. Kickass route. I
> recently rode around the Manchanbele dam and the climbs aren't nearly as
> difficult as they seem.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM, S Chidambaran <chi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > **

> > Sounds like an awesome route , and looks like it partially  overlaps the
> > 200k brevet route. Summer showers have already started, I think it should
> > be cooler by next week.
>
> > Regards
> > Chiddu
>
> > On Friday 20 April 2012 08:39 AM, Georg Leuzinger wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> >  so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open
> > to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> >  *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

> > suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> >  for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> > loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> > I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> > again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> > Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> > going back to the city.
>
> >  I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> > unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> >  cheers Georg
> > --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[Georg Leuzinger]

adithya,
youhad fogotten the bit form NICE road junction with magadi road, so finally it soes add up to 150km. but on the way you can take in a lot more small loops. those who love some speed can also ride the Mysore highway form Ramnagar to Channapatna, or does who want to add miles can go from ramnagar down towards Kanakapura and take the road back to Channapatnas form there, nicely through the hills also.
countless options and variations possible.

we will leave as early as possible, latest at 6 am form the nice road, but I will not ride through the night at all. because you will not see anything except nocturnal animals crossing the road! for me the landscape experience has priority value! It shall be a ride for everybody, i will not ride at roadies training speed but so that we can chat together , rest under a tree , have a swim here and there. etc. i hope our driver Mohan will accompany in the car to give support or a lift to sun affected individuals. also people who want to ride only 100km can come along and take short cuts and we will meet them again on t he road later . thats how i see it.

cheers Georg

[Aditya Yadav]

Love the plan. I am in for the full ride at the fun pace. I dont know
how to swim, maybe I could learn!
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>
> > > >  --
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[dephan pinheiro]

I live in Chandra Layout near Vijayanagar, where would I be able to
join?

Dephan

On Apr 20, 8:09 am, Georg Leuzinger <gk.l...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli-
> Hirohalli
> *distance*: +/- 150km

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

I am not 100% sure of availability next week. But If I am available,
I'll be coming with my car (I'll be the driver). Rohini (my wife )
would be doing the cycling, and my sons might cycle stretches off the
main road depending on energy levels.My elder one should be able to
pull off some distances, younger maybe joy rides near where we rest.

Good to drum up support now. Our month end rides were unequivocal
successes , many new folks really fell in love with cycling , and
people have made a lot of lasting friends. Good that we have folks
reviving the concept.

All new folks in the group, unless you are a committed roadie ,
Georg's routes are unequivocally great. Nice scenery, good climbs,
downhills. You'll have a good biking workout and will be able to see
places that you likely didn't know existed in your backyard.
My journey into leisure long distance riding started with doing the
legendary Georg-Anchetti route in Aug 2009, and that route is still my
favourite in terms of a good cycling route around Bangalore.

Time to drum up support for monthly rides. Its really great if we can
have a group of folks who will regularly ride these month end long
rides.

Regards
Chiddu

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[htedum]

Time to brush the dust off my bike. Count me in (barring, as usual, unforeseen work).

[Ali Poonawala]

+1 to the lovely recommendation Chiddu !

 

George.. Is there a Registration process.. ?  Damages (fees)? Fixed meeting / rest points in between?

Am I being too impatient ?.. sorry!

 

Ali Poonawala

[Aditya Yadav]

I am assuming the 4 water bodies are the rest point.
ORR-Magadi Road junction should be the start/stop/meeting point.

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:44 PM, Ali Poonawala <alfa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> +1 to the lovely recommendation Chiddu !
>
> George.. Is there a Registration process.. ?  Damages (fees)? Fixed meeting
> / rest points in between?

There is no registration process. Just reply to this mail, we'll keep
consolidating a list of expected people. No registration fees either.
Starting point is the Magadi Road/Nice Road junction. Come west on
Magadi road till you hit this spot.

I might drive down Nice road to reach this spot. But cyclists need to
come via Magadi Road. How is the area near Binny mills ? Is that road
fine now, or still a lot of Metro constructions?

BTW 6 am might be too early for me( and I think many others). We might
need to keep in mind that we start at around 6:15 or so.

[Sameer Shisodia]

Wow - sounds like a lovely road and the good old days :)
I'm back in town late night on the 27th so probably won't make it to
this - but next one i'm in! And hope to ride this route soon. Way to
go, Georg! And Thanks!
- sameer

On 4/20/12, Georg Leuzinger <gk....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> shops and borewells available along the entire distance.
>

> *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli-
> Hirohalli
> *distance*: +/- 150km

> suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> for both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> Kanva dam, and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> going back to the city.
>
> I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> unless force majeur acts up i will do the ride
>
> cheers Georg
>

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>
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> Visit www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com for more details

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[Chidambaran S( Chiddu)]

Guys who are coming via Magadi Road to the NICE junction, can ride
together from the Chord Road/Magadi Road intersection.

BTW nobody responded to my question on the road condition around where
Magadi Road starts.

On Apr 21, 3:49 am, dephan pinheiro

[S o h a n]

Chiddu...I stay close to Chord road (Rajajinagar)...if I am in town, surely I will join you for this ride

Magadi road starts just after the Vijay nagar toll gate...about 800mts it is 1 way, i,e b/w Vijaynagar toll gate and the Magadi road starting point

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[htedum]

I just made a statement on BZ that I will ride support on the next couple epic BBC rides if necessary in exchange for inputs on motorbike purchase.

So basically, I volunteer motor support here if required. Otherwise, I will be happy to ride my bicycle! Georg?

[Georg Leuzinger]

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM, Georg Leuzinger <gk....@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

here comes the map with routes marked,little heavy file though!

you can all have a close look at it at home. i am trying to make a print out tomorrow of reasonable size, say 1;100'000. that is half the paper sized of the 1;50'000 original survey map. will keep you posted on this. if possible will take a couple of such prints with me on saturday.

follow the red arrows to magadi, turn south.......

for those who want to take shorter routes and do pic- nic extensively until the long range riders come back to manchanbele dam there are many options for short cuts;

green: turn left before Ramnagar and ride up the Arkavati valley along the stream.to manchanbele village...... with further options

yellow: turn right at km point 13 and cut west across lovely hills towards hosur village to joint the long range riders on their way back form Kanva dam. lovely granite hillocks here to rest and climb!

blue 1: cut off the Channapatna highway bit and ride form ramnagar directly towards kanva dam

blue 2: take right turn at mattikeri and go towards YG gudde reservoir and explore those smaller roads. I have not been on these roads.

the funny thing is that my maps are older than the dam and not even its construction is mentioned. saw the reservoir only on google recently while exploring my recent sunday ride to huliyurdurga 35 km south west of magadi.

the icing on the cake  at the end when we are little tired perhaps and need some cooling: the ride down the forest valley from Viragaudanagoddi to Manchanbele with the last bathing point en route! further via big banyan tree back to Tavarekere and NICE road again!

ok, have a good look at prepare yourself according to your ambitions.

6.15 very latest departure, otherwise late comers have to ride litlle faster. i can say i will not ride fast that saturday, particularly not the first bity to magadi. so everyone can catch up !

see you there, georg and family!

to view the survey map with the ride marking click on below link 

 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18437619/map.ride%2028.JPG

 

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:27 PM, htedum <abhijit....@gmail.com> wrote:

I just made a statement on BZ that I will ride support on the next couple epic BBC rides if necessary in exchange for inputs on motorbike purchase.

So basically, I volunteer motor support here if required. Otherwise, I will be happy to ride my bicycle! Georg?

[htedum]

Participation list:

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584)

2 Manush c f
3 Abhijit (htedum)
++++ add here

People, add names.

Map is viewable here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18437619/map.ride%2028.JPG

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:54 PM, htedum <abhijit....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Participation list:
>
> 1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584)
> 2 Manush c f
> 3 Abhijit (htedum)

4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car

> ++++ add here
>
> People, add names.
>
> Map is viewable here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18437619/map.ride%2028.JPG
>
>

[Aditya Yadav]

> 1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584)
> 2 Manush c f
> 3 Abhijit (htedum)
4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car

5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

[Ravi]

6. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends well he and of-course i am worried our avg speed so far is only 10 kmph

Ravi

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

If that is city speed, you can expect to do at least 15 on the highway
and rural roads.

Chiddu

[Ravi]

hi

is there a gradient map of this route

Just curious

or how to read (if it is possible) it on the survey map given

Ravi

[Kavindra Joshi]

I may be coming from Sarjapura Jn. Where I can join you guyz ?

Regards

Kavindra

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[S Chidambaran]

Figure out how to get to the start point!. There is a road via Chamrajpet/Binny Mills  which I used long back but a part of that road may not be great, with the metro constructions.

[Aditya Yadav]

Elevation:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/86588635/?new_route=1

On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

suitability: Road bikes and MTB's 

for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional loops one can fit in almost anywhere.

I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:

Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before going back to the city.

I will give further details and route map in a few days.

unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride

cheers Georg

On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

suitability: Road bikes and MTB's 

for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional loops one can fit in almost anywhere.

I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:

Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before going back to the city.

I will give further details and route map in a few days.

unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride

cheers Georg

[S Chidambaran]

Not viewable. Can you make it public please?

--

[Karthik R]

I am in too

7. Karthik - 9972616393

On Apr 25, 11:15 am, Kavindra Joshi <kavindra.jo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I may be coming from Sarjapura Jn. Where I can join you guyz ?
>
> Regards
> Kavindra
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Ravi <ravindra3...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > hi
>
> > is there a gradient map of this route
>
> > Just curious
>
> > or how to read (if it is possible) it on the survey map given
>
> > Ravi
>
> > On Friday, 20 April 2012 08:39:33 UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> >> Hi all,
> >> I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> >> even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> >> drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> >> instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> >> so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open
> >> to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> >> the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> >> road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> >> roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> >> enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> >> shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> >> *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> >> *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> >> Halli- Hirohalli
> >> *distance*: +/- 150km

> >> suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> >> for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> >> loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> >> I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> >> again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> >> Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> >> going back to the city.
>
> >> I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> >> unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> >> cheers Georg
>
> >  --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details
>
> --
> Regards
> Kavindra

[anilk...@gmail.com]

Ravi,

You must be kidding about your speed, people run at 12 kmph or plus!!!!

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Subject: [BBC] Re: new ride through hilly west

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It should be accessible now.

[Aditya Yadav]

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/86588635

[dephan pinheiro]

On Apr 24, 11:14 am, Aditya Yadav <wcklyadi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > 1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584)
> > 2 Manush c f
> > 3 Abhijit (htedum)
>
> 4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car
> 5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

> 6. Dephan

>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> > so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> > all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> > *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

> > suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> > for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> > loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> > I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> > again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> > Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> > going back to the city.
>
> > I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> > unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> > cheers Georg
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> > so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> > all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> > *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

> > suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> > for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> > loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> > I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> > again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> > Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> > going back to the city.
>
> > I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> > unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> > cheers Georg
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> > so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> > all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> > *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

> > suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> > for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> > loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> > I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> > again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> > Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> > going back to the city.
>
> > I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> > unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> > cheers Georg
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> > so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> > all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> > *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

> > suitability: Road bikes and MTB's
>
> > for  both sorts of riders there are countless variations or additional
> > loops one can fit in almost anywhere.
> > I had reccied the route some 2 years back and last monthi did part of it
> > again. there are 3 excellent bathing spots on the way:
> > Kanva dam,    and manchanbele dam on the way home for good resting before
> > going back to the city.
>
> > I will give further details and route map in a few days.
> > unless force majeur acts up  i will do the ride
>
> > cheers Georg
>
> On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> > even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> > drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> > instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> > so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to
> > all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> > the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> > road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> > roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> > enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> > shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> > *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> > *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> > Halli- Hirohalli
> > *distance*: +/- 150km

[Ravi]

thanks aditya for the link

I'm c'ming with my son

Ravi

On Friday, 20 April 2012 08:39:33 UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

[Georg Leuzinger]

for route profiles:
just check the altitudes marked on t he survey map in small black print and also look at the contours in brown.
bsically strting point is lowest, downhill to TG halli and uphill again, fuirther downhill and one more uphill to Magadi.
magadi to Ramnbagar is mainly down hill, to kanva reservoie is more or less level, again uphill back to magadi, and again downhill to Manchanbele village and uphill to big banjan tree and a little more uphill back to starting point.

basically bangalore is always higher than anything in its surroundings except the hill tops. so every morning starting from bangalore it is always downhill going further away and evening returning it is uphill again, this is the basic thing for rides out of bangalore!
Georg

[Karthik R]

I will be starting from Kammanahalli, Kalyan Nagar. If there is any
rider in the surrounding areas, let me know so that we can ride
together to the starting point.

Thanks,
Karthik.

[shreeju]

I am in too.. 

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584) 
2 Manush c f 
3 Abhijit (htedum) 
4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car 

5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

6. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends 

7. Karthik - 9972616393  

8. Dephan 

9. Shreeju

Thanks,

Shreeju

[ali poonawala]

> 1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584)
> 2 Manush c f
> 3 Abhijit (htedum)


4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car
5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

6. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends well he and of-course i am
worried our avg speed so far is only 10 kmph

7. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803



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[ASHUTHOSH SABNIS]

Im in too!

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584) 

2 Manush c f 

3 Abhijit (htedum) 

4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car 

5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

6 Mustafa

7.Kavindra

8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends 

9. Karthik - 9972616393  

10. Dephan 

11. Shreeju

12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

( Not sure abt the count) 

Karthik, I live in Nandini Layout, how abt we meet at chord rd & magadi rd junction arnd 5:15am? its 9km to reach the start pt. or any where near chord rd.  (http://g.co/maps/gjy86)

Cheers!
Ashu

[Ravi]

from ORR / Magadi Road Jn how far is start point

Ravi

On Friday, 20 April 2012 08:39:33 UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

[Ravi]

Hi

later saw chiddu saying nice road / magadi road jn as the start point

considering chiddu answering kavindra of chamarajpet / binni mill route

created a map from sarjapura jn to nice / magadi road jn via my house :)

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/86976055

think Ali can use the same route if convinient

[If binny mill prasanna talkies road(magadi Road) is open we will save 2 km]

thanks aditya for introducing me to mapmyrun

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

I think the road should be open (or u would see diversion arrows). I
only mentioned that the 2km stretch around there is full of
constructions and debris because of the metro constructions.

Chiddu

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[Georg Leuzinger]

Hi all,
please put your mobile nos. to your name in the list, will be helpful at the  starting point to check if everybody has arrived or still on the way .... etc.
so saturday is  close , see you tomorrow morning at 6.15 at NICE road junction on magadi road.. i will leave with family in the car  from home  Vasanthnagar and go through sheshadripuram via platform road, rajajinagar entrance, taeke a left there and reach magadi  road near the chord road junction, cross chord road and go all the way chord road to outer ring road junction in the valley with the bridge, cross, up the hill to sun kadakatte and further to Nice road junction. up that hill out of the valley is a bit hard and steep, hope there are not too many buses at the time, but once up  it is easy rolling to the Nice road junction starting point.
of course in the car we will caryy cycle pump, some tools, and buisciuts and  water. on the way we can buy some bananas and carry them  in the car.
but please all carry spare tube and puncture repair kit with you on the bike also.
whom we meet on the road to start point we might give a lift or just encourage.....!

cheers, georg

[shreeju]

My number added below. I am starting from HSR Layout. I will be riding all the way through outer ring road till Magadi road intersection and take a left towards Nice road junction. It might be 2-3 kms extra, but that way I don't have to bother much about finding the way.. 

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584) 

2 Manush c f 

3 Abhijit (htedum) 

4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car 

5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

6 Mustafa

7.Kavindra

8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends 

9. Karthik - 9972616393  

10. Dephan 

11. Shreeju - 9972620444 

12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

On Friday, April 27, 2012 7:57:51 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

please put your mobile nos. to your name in the list, will be helpful at the  starting point to check if everybody has arrived or still on the way .... etc.
so saturday is  close , see you tomorrow morning at 6.15 at NICE road junction on magadi road.. i will leave with family in the car  from home  Vasanthnagar and go through sheshadripuram via platform road, rajajinagar entrance, taeke a left there and reach magadi  road near the chord road junction, cross chord road and go all the way chord road to outer ring road junction in the valley with the bridge, cross, up the hill to sun kadakatte and further to Nice road junction. up that hill out of the valley is a bit hard and steep, hope there are not too many buses at the time, but once up  it is easy rolling to the Nice road junction starting point.
of course in the car we will caryy cycle pump, some tools, and buisciuts and  water. on the way we can buy some bananas and carry them  in the car.
but please all carry spare tube and puncture repair kit with you on the bike also.
whom we meet on the road to start point we might give a lift or just encourage.....!

cheers, georg

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Chidambaran Subramanian  wrote:

I think the road should be open (or  u would see diversion arrows). I
only mentioned that the 2km stretch around there is full of
constructions and debris because of the metro constructions.

Chiddu

[S Chidambaran]

Chiddu - Nine dabblle-8 0 seven six three nine fore won

[dephan pinheiro]

Hi
I just added my number as well. I live in Chandra Layout and I believe
some guys are meeting up at Chord Road- Magadi Road Jn. at 5.15 am. I
shall also join them there.

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika (with opel corsa and mohan
(9845229584)
2 Manush c f
3 Abhijit (htedum)
4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car
5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.
6 Mustafa
7.Kavindra
8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends
9. Karthik - 9972616393

10. Dephan-9980513030

11. Shreeju - 9972620444
12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

Regards
Dephan Pinheiro

On Apr 27, 9:21 am, S Chidambaran <chi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Chiddu - Nine dabblle-8 0 seven six three nine fore won
>
> On Friday 27 April 2012 07:57 AM, Georg Leuzinger wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hi all,

> > *please put your mobile nos. to your name in the list, will be helpful

> > at the  starting point to check if everybody has arrived or still on

> > the way .... etc.*

> > so saturday is  close , see you tomorrow morning at 6.15 at NICE road
> > junction on magadi road.. i will leave with family in the car  from
> > home  Vasanthnagar and go through sheshadripuram via platform road,
> > rajajinagar entrance, taeke a left there and reach magadi  road near
> > the chord road junction, cross chord road and go all the way chord
> > road to outer ring road junction in the valley with the bridge, cross,
> > up the hill to sun kadakatte and further to Nice road junction. up
> > that hill out of the valley is a bit hard and steep, hope there are
> > not too many buses at the time, but once up  it is easy rolling to the
> > Nice road junction starting point.
> > of course in the car we will caryy cycle pump, some tools, and
> > buisciuts and  water. on the way we can buy some bananas and carry
> > them  in the car.
> > but please all carry spare tube and puncture repair kit with you on
> > the bike also.
> > whom we meet on the road to start point we might give a lift or just
> > encourage.....!
>
> > cheers, georg
> > On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Chidambaran Subramanian
> > <chi...@gmail.com <mailto:chi...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> >     I think the road should be open (or  u would see diversion arrows). I
> >     only mentioned that the 2km stretch around there is full of
> >     constructions and debris because of the metro constructions.
>
> >     Chiddu
>

> >     On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Ravi <ravindra3...@gmail.com

> >     <http://www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com> for more details

>
> >     --
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>
> >     are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?
> >     Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com

> >     <http://www.bangalorebicyclechampionships.com> for more details

[Ravindra BR]

Hi

I've added my no

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika (with opel corsa and mohan
(9845229584)
2 Manush c f
3 Abhijit (htedum)
4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car
5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.
6 Mustafa
7.Kavindra

8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends - 9036080755 / 9845980755

9. Karthik - 9972616393
10. Dephan-9980513030
11. Shreeju - 9972620444
12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

Ravi

[Aditya Yadav]

Georg- I'll be coming from Mekhri Circle. Hope to catch you on the way!

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan
(9845229584)
2 Manush c f
3 Abhijit (htedum)
4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car

5. Aditya + Pooja + Praveen + Ajay 9008-113-781.

6 Mustafa
7.Kavindra
8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends - 9036080755 / 9845980755

9. Karthik - 9972616393
10. Dephan-9980513030
11. Shreeju - 9972620444
12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

Ravi

[S o h a n]

14. Sohan 98 452 76 872

05:15 - 05:20 am...I am starting from Girias - Chord Road, please text me on the above number, if any one planning to start from here or near toll gate - Vijaynagar.

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[girish motwani]

Added my name. i will come with shreeju

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM, shreeju <shr...@gmail.com> wrote:

My number added below. I am starting from HSR Layout. I will be riding all the way through outer ring road till Magadi road intersection and take a left towards Nice road junction. It might be 2-3 kms extra, but that way I don't have to bother much about finding the way.. 

1 Georg (9880415360)and Radhika  (with opel corsa and mohan (9845229584) 

2 Manush c f 

3 Abhijit (htedum) 

4. Chiddu + Rohini+ Vaibhav+ Vedant + Support car 

5. Aditya + Pooja + Maybe 3-4 more riders.

6 Mustafa

7.Kavindra

8. Ravi + May be Srisha and a few friends 

9. Karthik - 9972616393  

10. Dephan 

11. Shreeju - 9972620444 

12. Ali Poonawala from J.P. Nagar +91 9845363803
13.Ashuthosh (9980064896).

    14. Girish 9902081975 

[Kavindra Joshi]

I am out :( :( 

Regards

Kavindra

[htedum]

Looks like I'm not going to make it either. Working late tonight (abhijit/htedum).

[htedum]

[Chidambaran Subramanian]

Kudos to Georg for organizing the ride. Morning brought a change in
plans since Rohini couldn't come for the ride. Kids had an extended
play session yesterday so wasn't sure if they would go. But we ended
up participating early in the ride

1) Indicated Aditya, Radhika and Sohan I may not turn up. Told them to go ahead
2) Kids were eager, so marshalled them, went to Magadi , crossed the
Dipankar set of riders, and all our riders to reach Magadi where
Radhika (Georg's wife) was waiting.
3) Vedant insisted on riding as well , so had to let both my kids
ride. Requested sohan to give company to Vaibhav while slowly riding
behind Vedant. Some other rider (whose name I've forgot - my apologies
mate, I was very tired). gave company to Vedant. After one uphill too
many Vedant gave up (he must have done about 4+ including some uphill
stretches - though I might be wrong , i was focusing on safety and
slow driving + I might be naturally biased towards my son).
4) Vaibhav gave up at about 13km , tried motivating him to rest and
continue but this was his 1st ride with a support car, comfort was at
hand and he didn't want to let go.
5) Tried going to the reservoir u sing the short cut, but kids got
restless and I was exhausted too, so had to leave for home, still
reached at about 1pm.

Day was great for riding, though sun came out later on, but the
villages on the route were fabulous (As you would trust any route that
Georg comes up with)

Special thanks to the folks who gave my sons' company

Also good to see Ravi and his 14 year old son, Shrisha riding this
route. Hope to see more people in future rides.

Regards
Chiddu

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 11:47 PM, htedum <abhijit....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like I'm not going to make it either. Working late tonight (abhijit/htedum).
>

[anilk...@gmail.com]

Chiddu,

That is awesome.....vedant riding 4 kms on that stretch, it is a tough climb.

Sent on my BlackBerry® from Vodafone

[Aditya Yadav]

Brilliant ride! The era of Month End rides is back!
162.59kms

On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

[Shreeju Narayanan]

Hi All,

It was a wonderful ride! The weather was awesome in the morning session, though not at its best during the afternoon. The routes were very scenic passing through lovely villages and mostly traffic free. I will try to post a ride report soon. People who have taken photos, please share with the group.

Many thanks to Georg for organizing a great ride, and for patiently handling us newbies. Thanks to all the fellow riders to for making the ride very enjoyable. 

Btw - The ride was 200km for me.. my first double century!

Regards,

Shreeju

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[dephan pinheiro]

Hi
Thanks a lot George for organizing the wonderful ride on Saturday.
For me it was a new experience. Though I could not do the full
distance on the cycle, nevertheless it was an awesome experience.
Dephan Pinheiro

On Apr 29, 1:23 pm, Shreeju Narayanan <shre...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> It was a wonderful ride! The weather was awesome in the morning session,
> though not at its best during the afternoon. The routes were very scenic
> passing through lovely villages and mostly traffic free. I will try to post
> a ride report soon. People who have taken photos, please share with the
> group.
>
> Many thanks to Georg for organizing a great ride, and for patiently
> handling us newbies. Thanks to all the fellow riders to for making the ride
> very enjoyable.
>
> Btw - The ride was 200km for me.. my first double century!
>
> Regards,
> Shreeju
>
> ---------------------

> *http://ipedalthereforeiam.blogspot.in*

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 8:14 AM, Aditya Yadav <wcklyadi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Brilliant ride! The era of Month End rides is back!
> > 162.59kms
>
> > On Friday, April 20, 2012 8:39:33 AM UTC+5:30, georg wrote:
>
> >> Hi all,
> >> I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events.....
> >> even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure
> >> drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!
> >> instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.
>
> >> so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open
> >> to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.
> >> the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen
> >> road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent
> >> roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased
> >> enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village
> >> shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.
>

> >> *starting point: *magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)
> >> *route*: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg
> >> Halli- Hirohalli
> >> *distance*: +/- 150km

[Karthik R]

Hi All,
This ride was a total of 210 km for me. Though I have done a 200km
ride before I've never done a ride before that has been this arduous.
However, this doesn't mean it was not enjoyable. The day started off
well with overcast skies and the cool fresh air of the morning
whispering in our ears. The road between TG Halli and Ramnagara was
bewitching. There was a dampness in the air and enchanting woods on
either side of the road. The terrain till Kanva reservoir was largely
downhill. The sun no longer played truant and the terrain was no
longer downhill. At about 20km from the starting point I could feel my
energy levels plummet drastically. I stopped immediately and sat down
on the ground and greedily ate my biscuits. However, the desolate
rocky landscape and with darkness closing in I was filled with despair
and decided to hitch a ride cal home from the starting point. After
pedalling for what seemed am eternity I reached the starting point.
Shortly afterward I took a break and plunged into the chaotic city
traffic. The traffic that I normally hate created in me a sense of
belonging. The fatigue was no longer there as instincts of survival in
the traffic took over. I rode the remaining 25km to my home
comfortably, on the way bidding goodbye to Ashutosh, Sohan and
Shreeju. A big thank you to Georg for organising this wonderful ride.

Thanks,
Karthik.


On Apr 29, 2:39 pm, dephan pinheiro

[Ravi]

hi

it was a great ride

weather, new toe clips, the new hybrid that i narrowed from a friend  and  the company of 17 people made it a great ride

most important Georg coming back and encouraging to pedal - thanks Georg - we (me and my son srisha) did 76 kms in 4 hrs this is our first time we did it so fast ( in the past our max avg was 12 km)

when is our next ride Georg

Ravi

On Friday, 20 April 2012 08:39:33 UTC+5:30, georg wrote:

Hi all,

I dropped my draft to write my 2 annas worth on.recent rough events..... even though it events had actually altered my outlook and composure drastically!!!! my family said and I felt it too!

instead the new energy for monthly rides appealed to me again.

so for sat 28 april i will do a ride on western side of Bangalore, open to all who can well do a 150 km ride in the summer heat.

the roads and scenery is superb, some dust and gravel and some unforeseen road conditions for short stretches here and there, but mainly excellent roads, low traffic except main Magadi road where traffic has iincreased enormously.but on the actual Magadi=Kanva loop is is all quiet! village shops and borewells available along  the entire distance.

starting point: magadi road / Nice road junction; 6 AM (Hirohalli)

route: TG-Halli - Magadi - Ramnagar - Kanva reservoir - Magadi -Tg Halli- Hirohalli

distance: +/- 150km

[Ashuthosh Sabnis]

Hi all,

It was a PERFECT ride for me, perfect weather, perfect roads, perfect location and i can go on and on :p 

I did a total of 182 kms and i will write the ride report soon, which will be my FIRST one!

most importantly, I met amazing people like Georg, Karthik, Sohan, Manush, Radhika, Shreeju, Adithya, Girish and all the people who made this ride perfect!

thanks a lot guys! :) and a big thanks thanks to Georg for organising the awesome ride! 

Cheers,
Ashu

[S o h a n]

George...thank you for organizing "new ride through hilly west" ride and a superb support through out the ride, I enjoyed riding through those hilly west 

Some pics

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=377757305608197&set=a.377756158941645.114840.100001217919990&type=1&ref=nf

Last Fri...14 riders confirmed for this ride by email and 3 cancelled, including Aditya's friends total 18 riders turned up + 2 Junior riders joined later...

Thank you all

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[shreeju]

Here goes the report of the journey. 

http://ipedalthereforeiam.blogspot.in/2012/05/200kms-through-hilly-west.html 

Thanks to Sohan for the pictures. 

Regards,

Shreeju

On Monday, April 30, 2012 2:45:13 PM UTC+5:30, sohan sm wrote:

George...thank you for organizing "new ride through hilly west" ride and a superb support through out the ride, I enjoyed riding through those hilly west 

Some pics

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=377757305608197&set=a.377756158941645.114840.100001217919990&type=1&ref=nf

Last Fri...14 riders confirmed for this ride by email and 3 cancelled, including Aditya's friends total 18 riders turned up + 2 Junior riders joined later...

Thank you all

[Georg Leuzinger]

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Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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Cc: Ravi <ravind...@gmail.com>, bangalor...@googlegroups.com


hi all, 

here some pics! no more really! who else is having some good pics!