This Sunday we are getting out for an early morning refreshing cycle ride along the Buckingham Canal South of Chennai which goes parallel with OMR and ECR among peaceful backwater surroundings. Riders can join from anywhere in the city through 3 assembly points. From Tirunvanmyur 5am we will be riding along the ECR and then get onto the jeep track which runs alongside the canal up till Muttukadu. There we ll be taking breakfast and return back to Tirunvanmyur around 9am before the sun sets high.
This trip is open for anyone to join including those who do not own a cycle (rental contact below)
Distance - Thirunvanmyur - Muttukaddu - Thirunvanmyur - around 40km (+ distance covered within city limits)
Agenda
4am - assemble at Koyambedu (petrol bunk opposite CMBT)
4:30am - assemble at Guindy (opposite petrol bunk near MRTS)
5am - assemble at Tirunvanmyur (TIDEL traffic signal)
Cycling along the Buckingham canal South of Chennai (between OMR/ECR)
9am - reach back to Tirunvanmyur
Disperse at the respective assembly points
What to carry
1) Comfortable, light, breathable clothing
2) Small backpack to carry essentials (1L drinking water + snacks)
3) Spare tube + spanner to remove wheel
4) Puncture kit + hand pump (if you have one)
5) Extra shorts/tee to take a dip into well/water pump along the way
6) Sun cap/sun screen/towel to protect against sun
7) Camera, fully charged batteries, memory card
Organizer/Contact
Peter - peter.vangeit@gmail,com, 9600004509