Murthy, Gaurav, Ravi and I were in the front most of the time.
We rode in a paceline from JP Nagar to harohalli averaging 34 kmph.
We did meet up with more bikers at Jayaram’s Canteen. From there on except Ramanthan, Vishy, Hidish and others we largely seem to have missed out on other riders and some fun...
Our bathing spots seem to be different but we had fun nevertheless. Of course, cake would have been very welcome too.
Quite shocked to hear of the falls suffered by Neera and Piyush. Guys, get well soon.
Gaurav and I had a nasty fall at the point before Hunsanhalli where a small stream was crossing the road. The road below was very slippery due to algae and there was no way we could stop ourselves from falling although we slowed down. No broken bones though but I have a nasty abrasion on my left hand (my dominant hand). We left the place leaving Vishy and Hidish there to warn others in addition to writing some warnings on the road. Hope no one else had mishaps there.
The map was extremely useful and informative except that we were not able to locate the pristine bathing point captured in your snaps. We did find one of our own where we cooled off for a bit.
Personally, I found this ride more challenging than Bheemeshwari especially some sections on our roadbikes were bone-jarring to say the least. We were forced to slow down. There was a fair interspersing of climbs which made it a tough ride.
We should do more long rides like this but I feel we need to be more cohesive as a group. We did come across one support vehicle but no others. Perhaps more ideas will bubble forth before the next ride.
Thanks for posting the pics and once again thanks to the organisers.
Pradeep himself did not ride, but still came with us and was a great base station co-ordinator. He spent the entire sunday with us (when he could have happily been with his wife and child).
Hi everyone,
I just joined the group yesterday (invited by Dr Praveen) and since then been going through the various mails on your 200 kms ride. Congratulations. Pleasure to be onboard.
At 51, I might be the oldest member of the group and I must confess that I won't be able to do the 200 kms today. Could perhaps manage 100 on the plains. However, I make people cycle :) over 500 kms in 5 days on the hills.
Do contact me if you need any help, advice or suggestions.
Hoping to join you for a shorter ride sometime in the future.
Cheers and Good Luck,
Sam
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