a coast to coast ride
Srikumar Natarajan
I got wind of this only today and I believe there are only 3 vacancies left. Just in case anyone is interested
Srikumar
http://cyclingandmore.com/2012/cruise-to-the-coast-c2c/
Bhagamandala – Bekalfort – Kasargod – Jalsoor
September 22,23 2012
CAM’s most popular ride ever is repeated this year due to popular demand! The C2C1, C2C2 and C2C3 got filled up within 4 days, hurry and register soon if you are interested. This surely is the last chance to ride through this beautiful route this year !!!
Register Now!Monsoon is the time of C2C for CAMies, in the last two years more than 200 people have cycled through this amazing interstate route. What better than a monsoon to ride through the route which has umpteen waterfalls. The complete experience for only 4000 Rs.
A chance to visit this enchanting route through the western ghats of kerala and the winding roads of coorg-district.
The pics are shot on the route last year and during the recee.
Ride information
This September, join CAM to criuse to one of the most famous beach-forts in south india. Pedal from Bagamandala towards western ghats of kerala and on towards Bekal fort. Bekal fort is the largest fort in kerala. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bekal_Fort
The cost for the entire experience is 4000 Rs only. In case you dont have a bike, we can arrange for imported rented bikes for 800 Rs .
Spread over a weekend of September 2012 – In case you are not able to ride the complete distance, you could put your ride in our support vehicle and follow the fellow riders.
Ride Specification
| Total Distance | Day 1 : 90 kms Day 2 : 60 kms |
| Road Condition | MTB or Hybrid bikes prefered. From bagamandala to Karike road is patchy (30) everything else is road-bikeable |
| Riding expertise | Beginners to Experienced |
| Places of Interest | 1. Bekal fort 2. Bhagamandala 3. Talakaveri |
| Altitude | Day 1 : Ascend 60m Descend 950m Day 2 : Ascend 200m Descend 100m |
Day 0 – Friday, Sept 21, 2012
Assemble at Hockey stadium around 9:00 p.m, load the bikes on to support vehicles and board the bus
Day 1 – Saturday, Sept 22, 2012
Bhagamandala to Bekalfort to Kasargod, via pristine beauty of the kerala western ghats. The path has complete downhill initially and later rolling hills and beautiful vistas. A stopover at Bekal fort to admire the beauty of the famous fort.
Distance: 90 kms
Itinerary : Saturday Sept 22, 2012
| 5:00 a.m | Reach Bagamandala |
| 5:30 a.m | Start Ride towards bekal fort |
| 8:00 a.m | Breakfast enroute |
| 12:30 p.m | Lunch enroute |
| 2:30 p.m | Reach Bekal fort (70 kms) |
| 2:30 to 4:00 p.m | Bekal fort sight seeing |
| 4:00 p.m | Ride towards Kasargod |
| 6:00 p.m | Reach Kasargod, Dinner and stay at hotel |
Day 2 – Sunday, Sept 23, 2012
Kasargod-Jalsoor. The ride is through the forest section and next to the river. Nice single track road and minimum traffic.
Distance: 60 kms
Itinerary : Sunday Sept 23, 2012
| 5:00 a.m | wake up and get ready |
| 6:30 a.m | start the ride |
| 8:00 a.m | Breakfast enroute |
| 1:00 p.m | Reach Sulya |
| 1:30 p.m | Board the bus and start towards bangalore. Lunch enroute. |
| 9:30 p.m | Reach Bangalore |
Click here for more information : Day-2
We will be taking only 34 riders for this event, so hurry and register now.
The Cost of the event is 4000 Rs. This includes
a. Transportation of the rider and bike to and fro bangalore (on an ultra luxuary bus)
b. Food during the event
c. Support vehicles
d. Stay in a decent hotel at Kasargod (sharing basis, non A.C)
e. Hydration and snacks during the ride.