300km KGF brevet on an MTB?

[Karthik Vijayakumar]

Hi,

I had comfortably finished the recently conducted 200km Bangarpet brevet in 12hrs on my mtb with stock tires. I was wondering if I could finish the 300km brevet on my mtb. Is there anybody who has done the KGF route on an mtb. Seeing reports of the status of the road, I believe its pretty bad in certain places atleast ( malur -bangarpet stretch in particular ). Most ride reports I read were of people who had done it on road bikes but quite a few of them said they wished they had brought an mtb.

I am keen on taking up the challenge of doing the 300 brevet on my mtb. I would love to get some motivation and tips from people who have done it before.

Thanks,

Karthik

[Anand Devanathan]

I am on a MTB too with stock tyres (one of which had a bad flat today, so I would be on patched tubes :) )

I have done the Krishnagiri stretch on the MTB - it was difficult - was my first 100+ attempt anyway, especially since it was raining hard that day - but I think in the cooler evening time and now with 3000 odd km on the legs, it should be easier (relatively).

I have no idea of most of the KGF stretch which from the recce reports so far and the altitude chart, looks on the comfortable side (relatively).

Considering the terrain is mostly friendly till Krishnagiri, you should be able to do 200 within 12 hours. Then you have 8 hours for around 100 km. Except for the climbs, which is probably 20% of the distance, the terrain is mostly gently rolling. Tired legs notwithstanding, you should be able to do an average of 13-15 on this stretch including your breaks - this is how I am convincing myself. See if it works for you :) Break it down into smaller rides and you should be ok - what worked for me in the last brevet is for every 20 km after the highway stretch, I gave myself 5 minutes idle time off the saddle. And with some fellow rides at the last stretch, motivation was ample.

In any case just go ahead and attempt it - lets see what happens, look at it as strength building. And my suggestion would be - from whatever little experience I have - do as much solo riding as you want in the initial stages. Look for company of strong riders, anyone riding better than you on MTB at that time, towards the last 100 km. A lone mind is very dangerous if you didn't know how to control it. It will give you a 1000 reasons to slow down, stop or quit. Dont let it be alone if you cant gather motivation from within.

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Regards,

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[S o h a n]

Yes, 300k KGF is doable on MTB with stock/fat tires.

To mention few who have done this route on their MTBs Aman P Mohla, Ananda Ramachandra, Karthikeyan S (please note, Karthik has done all his rides on MTB including 200, 400 and 600) and yes, me too have done this route on my RR 5.2 last Dec and that was my first brevet ride/longest distance ride in a day.

As you have already done 200k...Its doable (not impossible), if you reach Mufasa's diner by 5 or 5:30 and then Krishnagiri by 8pm... you can finish it easily.

Get a good lights and ride safe...Good luck

Regards

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[Uday]

First of all, why do you think it is not possible. There were a bunch of guys who did the 600 back in July in MTBs.

For the patchy stretches, you are better off with a MTB. 

_Uday

[Vasu]

Watch out for those speed breakers (rumblers?) while doing the fast downhill. I think the place is called Pernambut but I am not sure.

 

In fact I feel stupid saying this but please be careful on that downhill.

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[Chidambaran Subramanian]

That is an extremely spiteful downhill, so yes be careful. I was
hoping the IISc folks would spice it up a little this year by
reversing the route.

Chiddu

[Pradeep Naidu]

sorry to gate crash,, Nirmal, i am not sure whether i have paid for the registration. I clicked a link provided by you, and it asked for jersey number , i typed it and entered the amount. I havent heard anything from then... Can u pls clarify on this... Or can i pay on spot?

Pradeep Naidu S

[Karthik Vijayakumar]

Oh talk about gate crashing lol!!

Anyways, the page you are talking about was to get a verification from the organiser that you have paid the amount. You should have seen in the same page the account number to which you have to transfer the amount. Once you transfer the amount we had to enter the details in that page, after which the organiser would send you a mail to confirm your payment.

-Karthik

[Pradeep Naidu]

oh god, i have missed this big time... Any damage control be done now???

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Pradeep Naidu S

[Pradeep Naidu]

GUYS ANYBODY PLS RESPOND>>>>>>>>>i am trying to call nimal and sent him a mail yesterday, i did not get any response..Any one else whom i can talk to?

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Pradeep Naidu S

[Anand Devanathan]

Did the same mistake. Thankfully realized yday late night.. they set 12 noon deadline today and they apparently don't accpt money on brevet day.

howvwer place ur genuine case n let's see
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Regards,
Anand

[Anand Devanathan]

Did you copy the iisc rand email id?

via HTC.
Regards,
Anand