Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
not mention, that was quite disappointing.
That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
TFN.
What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
sponsored... :).
Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
accommodation and all other necessities.
For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
December/January.
Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Good Idea dude!!
If I may suggest:
Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
17
And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
Cheers,
Ashish
On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> TFN.
> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> sponsored... :).
> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> accommodation and all other necessities.
> For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> December/January.
> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Agreed, and have stages.... If some can't participate in the entire
'tour', can ride days they think will suit them best... Am game for
atleast 3+ stages (depending on how many days I am given leave)
Super idea!
On Oct 5, 9:38 pm, Ashish <ashishbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Good Idea dude!!
> If I may suggest:
> Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
> 17
> And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
> Cheers,
> Ashish
> On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Dear All Bikers,
> > Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> > office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> > I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> > initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> > Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> > message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> > only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> > not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> > That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> > discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> > TFN.
> > What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> > month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> > sponsored... :).
> > Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> > accommodation and all other necessities.
> > For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> > in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> > December/January.
> > Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> > try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> > as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
> Agreed, and have stages.... If some can't participate in the entire
> 'tour', can ride days they think will suit them best... Am game for
> atleast 3+ stages (depending on how many days I am given leave)
> Super idea!
> On Oct 5, 9:38 pm, Ashish <ashishbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Good Idea dude!!
> > If I may suggest:
> > Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
> > 17
> > And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
> > Cheers,
> > Ashish
> > On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Dear All Bikers,
> > > Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> > > office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> > > I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> > > initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> > > Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> > > message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> > > only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> > > not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> > > That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> > > discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> > > TFN.
> > > What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> > > month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> > > sponsored... :).
> > > Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> > > accommodation and all other necessities.
> > > For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> > > in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> > > December/January.
> > > Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> > > try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> > > as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN like rides are
> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't participate in
> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a similar long
> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members and plan
> accordingly..
> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala circuit. Lets wait
> for other's feedback.
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms of
>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this group,
>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in the
>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu, agumbe
>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a really
>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
>> Regards,
>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
>> this time...
>> Hi Dipankar .....
>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
>> --Mayank
>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> Hi Dipankar
>>> Very sad to know about this. I think their would definitely b couple of
>>> more people from this group who would love to do a our own TFN :) will wait
>>> & see the response.
>>> Regards...Rao
>>> Sent from BlackBerry
>>> I am Going GREEN by Cycling. How about u ...?
>>> Go Green, For a better Tomorrow Go Cycling
>>> www.GoGreenGoCycling.org
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:48:26
>>> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalore-bikers@googlegroups.com>
>>> Cc: <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>; <bibhushan.i...@gmail.com>
>>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
>>> time...
>>> Dear All Bikers,
>>> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
>>> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
>>> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
>>> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
>>> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
>>> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
>>> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
>>> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
>>> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
>>> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
>>> TFN.
>>> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
>>> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
>>> sponsored... :).
>>> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
>>> accommodation and all other necessities.
>>> For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
>>> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
>>> December/January.
>>> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
>>> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
>>> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Do count me in. I had left a PM to dipankar yesterday confirming my
participation.
Couple of thoughts on this
- I agree with Venkat on flexi participation.
- Can we define this tour as touring the nilgiris rather than
following TFN. ie., shall we be open to very minor modifications to
the route? I would be thrilled to go till ooty->coonor->mettupalaym
and head back through kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->mysore. Touching
mettupalayam is very important to me because that makes me touch the
end of nilgiris
- Providing options put up tents will make this interesting
- If you are all ok with the above, I have created an excel to make
the planning easier. Pls take a look and mail me back for updations
and additions. I will posting the link as a follow up post
Rgds,
Vivek
On Oct 6, 5:42 am, "R. Venkatachalam" <r.venkatacha...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Agreed, and have stages.... If some can't participate in the entire
> 'tour', can ride days they think will suit them best... Am game for
> atleast 3+ stages (depending on how many days I am given leave)
> Super idea!
> On Oct 5, 9:38 pm, Ashish <ashishbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Good Idea dude!!
> > If I may suggest:
> > Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
> > 17
> > And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
> > Cheers,
> > Ashish
> > On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Dear All Bikers,
> > > Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> > > office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> > > I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> > > initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> > > Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> > > message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> > > only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> > > not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> > > That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> > > discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> > > TFN.
> > > What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> > > month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> > > sponsored... :).
> > > Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> > > accommodation and all other necessities.
> > > For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> > > in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> > > December/January.
> > > Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> > > try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> > > as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
- I have added few who have confirmed already. Feel free to send in
change requests (CR - sounds familiar!!) to the file format
- I have shared for editing with some. Please start adding in your
blue mates! (Make sure names are unique)
- Others pls verify whether your name is present in the excel and post
your participation requests by providing all the details mentioned in
the excel
We have to decide the below aspects quickly and freeze the itenary
(not participants)
1. Various legs (segments of the tour) - Same as TFN
Day 1 - Bangalore - Mysore 136.79 km
Day 2 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
Day 3 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 4 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 5 - Irupu - Rest Day
Day 6 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 7 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 8 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
2. Exact dates of these legs - I would advice early winter because
monsoons would be painting the nature green and this paint wades away
as the winter days pass by ( Lush green flora will turn brown and
lifeless towards end of the winter)
3. We have to decide the dates keeping in mind that many will have
other plans (with famly) for important dates like new year and
christmas
Cheers,
Vivek
On Oct 6, 10:00 am, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm in... Based on the dates i'll join full or the partial stages.
> Cheers,
> Pramod
> On Oct 6, 5:42 am, "R. Venkatachalam" <r.venkatacha...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Agreed, and have stages.... If some can't participate in the entire
> > 'tour', can ride days they think will suit them best... Am game for
> > atleast 3+ stages (depending on how many days I am given leave)
> > Super idea!
> > On Oct 5, 9:38 pm, Ashish <ashishbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Good Idea dude!!
> > > If I may suggest:
> > > Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
> > > 17
> > > And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
> > > Cheers,
> > > Ashish
> > > On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Dear All Bikers,
> > > > Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> > > > office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> > > > I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> > > > initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> > > > Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> > > > message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> > > > only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> > > > not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> > > > That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> > > > discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> > > > TFN.
> > > > What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> > > > month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> > > > sponsored... :).
> > > > Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> > > > accommodation and all other necessities.
> > > > For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> > > > in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> > > > December/January.
> > > > Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> > > > try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> > > > as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Folks,
While i'm writing up the report of my Hoysala trail, here's my lessons
learnt.
1. Cycling for ~100K each day for 4days is a lot different than 120K on
one day a week.
2. Support vehicles are a must (luckily i didn't need one).
3. It's amazing fun & addictive :)
4. All it matters is the WILL
Here are some routes for the November/December rides:
1. Hoysala tour: 2d to 6d, based on the interest
2. Malnad tour: Chickmagalur -> Sringer -> Agumbe ... so on. I did this
route, sitting in a car, at the end of my Hoysala trail. This route is a
real feast and nature at it's best. But the climbs over 5/6 days will be
challenging. Probably we can do it at our pace.
3. Bangalore 'durga' trails: Covering Sawan Durga, Devarayana Durga,
Kabbal Durga, Chenna Rayana Durga and others...
4. Hampi trail: Hampi, Badami, Aihole & Pattadkal etc., (I'm planning to
drive here in December :) )
But anyways now is the time to start planning for these trips. Any route i'm
in !!
Cheers,
Pramod
On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this
> document, just click the link above.
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Hi Kiran,
>> Thanks for your feedback..
>> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN like rides are
>> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't participate in
>> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a similar long
>> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members and plan
>> accordingly..
>> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala circuit. Lets wait
>> for other's feedback.
>> Regards
>> Dipankar
>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
>> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms of
>>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this group,
>>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
>>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
>>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
>>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
>>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in the
>>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu, agumbe
>>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a really
>>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
>>> Regards,
>>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
>>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
>>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
>>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
>>> this time...
>>> Hi Dipankar .....
>>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
>>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
>>> --Mayank
>>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>> Hi Dipankar
>>>> Very sad to know about this. I think their would definitely b couple of
>>>> more people from this group who would love to do a our own TFN :) will wait
>>>> & see the response.
>>>> Regards...Rao
>>>> Sent from BlackBerry
>>>> I am Going GREEN by Cycling. How about u ...?
>>>> Go Green, For a better Tomorrow Go Cycling
>>>> www.GoGreenGoCycling.org
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:48:26
>>>> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalore-bikers@googlegroups.com>
>>>> Cc: <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>; <bibhushan.i...@gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
>>>> time...
>>>> Dear All Bikers,
>>>> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
>>>> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
>>>> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
>>>> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
>>>> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
>>>> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
>>>> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
>>>> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
>>>> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
>>>> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
>>>> TFN.
>>>> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
>>>> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
>>>> sponsored... :).
>>>> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
>>>> accommodation and all other necessities.
>>>> For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
>>>> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
>>>> December/January.
>>>> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
>>>> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
>>>> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary details. Kindly
use the following link to fill your details in case you are interested to
participate.
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Hi Kiran,
>> Thanks for your feedback..
>> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN like rides are
>> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't participate in
>> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a similar long
>> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members and plan
>> accordingly..
>> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala circuit. Lets wait
>> for other's feedback.
>> Regards
>> Dipankar
>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
>> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms of
>>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this group,
>>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
>>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
>>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
>>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
>>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in the
>>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu, agumbe
>>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a really
>>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
>>> Regards,
>>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
>>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
>>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
>>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
>>> this time...
>>> Hi Dipankar .....
>>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
>>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
>>> --Mayank
>>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>> Hi Dipankar
>>>> Very sad to know about this. I think their would definitely b couple of
>>>> more people from this group who would love to do a our own TFN :) will wait
>>>> & see the response.
>>>> Regards...Rao
>>>> Sent from BlackBerry
>>>> I am Going GREEN by Cycling. How about u ...?
>>>> Go Green, For a better Tomorrow Go Cycling
>>>> www.GoGreenGoCycling.org
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:48:26
>>>> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalore-bikers@googlegroups.com>
>>>> Cc: <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>; <bibhushan.i...@gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
>>>> time...
>>>> Dear All Bikers,
>>>> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
>>>> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
>>>> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
>>>> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
>>>> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
>>>> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
>>>> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
>>>> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
>>>> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
>>>> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
>>>> TFN.
>>>> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
>>>> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
>>>> sponsored... :).
>>>> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
>>>> accommodation and all other necessities.
>>>> For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
>>>> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
>>>> December/January.
>>>> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
>>>> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
>>>> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
> - I have added few who have confirmed already. Feel free to send in
> change requests (CR - sounds familiar!!) to the file format
> - I have shared for editing with some. Please start adding in your
> blue mates! (Make sure names are unique)
> - Others pls verify whether your name is present in the excel and post
> your participation requests by providing all the details mentioned in
> the excel
> We have to decide the below aspects quickly and freeze the itenary
> (not participants)
> 1. Various legs (segments of the tour) - Same as TFN
> Day 1 - Bangalore - Mysore 136.79 km
> Day 2 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
> Day 3 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> Day 4 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> Day 5 - Irupu - Rest Day
> Day 6 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> Day 7 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> Day 8 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> 2. Exact dates of these legs - I would advice early winter because
> monsoons would be painting the nature green and this paint wades away
> as the winter days pass by ( Lush green flora will turn brown and
> lifeless towards end of the winter)
> 3. We have to decide the dates keeping in mind that many will have
> other plans (with famly) for important dates like new year and
> christmas
> Cheers,
> Vivek
> On Oct 6, 10:00 am, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Dipankar,
> > I'm in... Based on the dates i'll join full or the partial stages.
> > Cheers,
> > Pramod
> > On Oct 6, 5:42 am, "R. Venkatachalam" <r.venkatacha...@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > Agreed, and have stages.... If some can't participate in the entire
> > > 'tour', can ride days they think will suit them best... Am game for
> > > atleast 3+ stages (depending on how many days I am given leave)
> > > Super idea!
> > > On Oct 5, 9:38 pm, Ashish <ashishbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Good Idea dude!!
> > > > If I may suggest:
> > > > Maybe Tail TFN with a 2 day lag. So if TFN starts on 15, you start on
> > > > 17
> > > > And use the same route and same hotels to stay.
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Ashish
> > > > On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Dear All Bikers,
> > > > > Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> > > > > office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> > > > > I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> > > > > initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> > > > > Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> > > > > message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> > > > > only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> > > > > not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> > > > > That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> > > > > discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> > > > > TFN.
> > > > > What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> > > > > month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> > > > > sponsored... :).
> > > > > Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> > > > > accommodation and all other necessities.
> > > > > For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> > > > > in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> > > > > December/January.
> > > > > Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> > > > > try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> > > > > as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
> On Oct 5, 8:48 pm, Dipankar wrote:
> Bibhushan decided to put up a discussion with all those interested
> in the ride but are in queue for TFN. What if we plan a similar long
> ride on a similar route in the month of December/January?
> Away from media and fully self sponsored... :).
Or, for that matter, why not replicate the model in other parts of
India? Why give the Nilgiris so much importance? A week-long Tour de
Konkan, for instance, has ample possibilities. It could start at (say)
Karwar and end in Mumbai. Or vice versa. The ~700km route could be a
mix of ghats and coastal roads, and NH17 can be largely avoided. The
ideal time would be December-January. If participants put in Rs 1000
each by way of registration fees, and we get 50 entries, I don't think
the lack of official sponsors will be felt so much. But it'll be good
to rope in a Gatorade or Red Bull, or even (sigh) Pepsi/Coke. I'm sure
those based in Delhi could work out a "Tour de Himalaya" on similar
lines.
Pramod,
While entering the information in the form you had commented
"1/3rd of this route is almost a city drive (Blr->Mys->Has). So can we
look at alternative routes "
You are correct. I too felt the same way. The TFN team might have done
this because the Ghats starting from hassan->Madikeri->Sultan Bathery-
>Ooty will give them a much larger coverage of Wester Ghats. But they
cannot drive upto Hassan and start because that will rob the
excitement of flagging off the tour from Bangalore
I too do not want to miss the ghats between Hassan till Medikere,
Hence I will be joining this (TFN like) tour from day 3 ie., starting
from Hassan. I will drive up to Hassan the previous evening and with
this I will be saving my 2 days leave for other rides! Feel free to
join me for driving up to Hassan
cheers,
Vivek
On Oct 6, 1:36 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Folks,
> While i'm writing up the report of my Hoysala trail, here's my lessons
> learnt.
> 1. Cycling for ~100K each day for 4days is a lot different than 120K on
> one day a week.
> 2. Support vehicles are a must (luckily i didn't need one).
> 3. It's amazing fun & addictive :)
> 4. All it matters is the WILL
> Here are some routes for the November/December rides:
> 1. Hoysala tour: 2d to 6d, based on the interest
> 2. Malnad tour: Chickmagalur -> Sringer -> Agumbe ... so on. I did this
> route, sitting in a car, at the end of my Hoysala trail. This route is a
> real feast and nature at it's best. But the climbs over 5/6 days will be
> challenging. Probably we can do it at our pace.
> 3. Bangalore 'durga' trails: Covering Sawan Durga, Devarayana Durga,
> Kabbal Durga, Chenna Rayana Durga and others...
> 4. Hampi trail: Hampi, Badami, Aihole & Pattadkal etc., (I'm planning to
> drive here in December :) )
> But anyways now is the time to start planning for these trips. Any route i'm
> in !!
> Cheers,
> Pramod
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > Vivek has shared a document with all. Click on the following link to view
> > and add yourself to the list as you feel convenient.
> > It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this
> > document, just click the link above.
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> Hi Kiran,
> >> Thanks for your feedback..
> >> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN like rides are
> >> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't participate in
> >> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a similar long
> >> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members and plan
> >> accordingly..
> >> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala circuit. Lets wait
> >> for other's feedback.
> >> Regards
> >> Dipankar
> >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> >> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms of
> >>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this group,
> >>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
> >>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
> >>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
> >>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
> >>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in the
> >>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu, agumbe
> >>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a really
> >>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
> >>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
> >>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
> >>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
> >>> this time...
> >>> Hi Dipankar .....
> >>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
> >>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
> >>> --Mayank
> >>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com
> >>> > wrote:
> >>>> Hi Dipankar
> >>>> Very sad to know about this. I think their would definitely b couple of
> >>>> more people from this group who would love to do a our own TFN :) will wait
> >>>> & see the response.
> >>>> Regards...Rao
> >>>> Sent from BlackBerry
> >>>> I am Going GREEN by Cycling. How about u ...?
> >>>> Go Green, For a better Tomorrow Go Cycling
> >>>>www.GoGreenGoCycling.org
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> >>>> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:48:26
> >>>> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalore-bikers@googlegroups.com>
> >>>> Cc: <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>; <bibhushan.i...@gmail.com>
> >>>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
> >>>> time...
> >>>> Dear All Bikers,
> >>>> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
> >>>> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5 yrs.
> >>>> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup ride
> >>>> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN ride.
> >>>> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it displayed a
> >>>> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can accomodate
> >>>> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well, need
> >>>> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
> >>>> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
> >>>> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue for
> >>>> TFN.
> >>>> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
> >>>> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
> >>>> sponsored... :).
> >>>> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support cars,
> >>>> accommodation and all other necessities.
> >>>> For this, first we need to know how many would like to participate
> >>>> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
> >>>> December/January.
> >>>> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we will
> >>>> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the dates
> >>>> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
We got a good number of responses for the proposed ride. :)
Current participants are as listed below..
1. R. Venkatachalam
2. Ashish
3. Dipankar Paul
4. Vivek S
5. Naveen P
6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
7. venkatesh avula
8. MITR
9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Honda City).
Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering to take
turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we can avoid
the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a few more
ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the trip.
I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December or 1st
January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th are
saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4 days. 28th to
31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st. This can add 1
more day to the trip time lines.
Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday) evening and
enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to apply leave
from 21st to 24th December.
Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take a night bus
to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next morning..
Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take the 18th to
27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small diversion in Ooty
and take the following route..
Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for the stay,
and plan the trip accordingly...
Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your availability for
the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance that you
are providing me for organising this trip..
People can register themselves by filling the form available through the
following link..
> No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets see how many
> join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> same here Prabhakar ...
>> after taking diwali vacation, getting such long vacations would be very
>> difficult .....
>> How about to plan something which can be covered in 2-3 days .......
>> Regards,
>> Mayank
>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> Ha Ha... :O . Prabhakar, Things are not as easy as they seem. I will need
>>> to apply 2-3 months in advance. And also have to give a nice oil message my
>>> TL and manager.. Then only I think I can manage to participate. I understand
>>> your position. ;).
>>> Thats why need to plan at the earliest... :)
>>> Regards
>>> Dipankar
>>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Go Green Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>> Guys !! how do u manage to get so many days off from Office
>>>> work ???????? :) In my case, It's next to impossible to get 4 days
>>>> leave hence 10 days is too long..
>>>> On Oct 6, 2:07 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> > Hi All,
>>>> > Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary details.
>>>> Kindly
>>>> > use the following link to fill your details in case you are interested
>>>> to
>>>> > participate.
>>>> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <
>>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>> > >> Hi Kiran,
>>>> > >> Thanks for your feedback..
>>>> > >> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN like
>>>> rides are
>>>> > >> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't
>>>> participate in
>>>> > >> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a
>>>> similar long
>>>> > >> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members and
>>>> plan
>>>> > >> accordingly..
>>>> > >> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala circuit. Lets
>>>> wait
>>>> > >> for other's feedback.
>>>> > >> Regards
>>>> > >> Dipankar
>>>> > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
>>>> > >> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> > >>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms of
>>>> > >>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this group,
>>>> > >>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
>>>> > >>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
>>>> > >>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
>>>> > >>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
>>>> > >>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in the
>>>> > >>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu, agumbe
>>>> > >>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a really
>>>> > >>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
>>>> > >>> Regards,
>>>> > >>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>>>> > >>> ------------------------------
>>>> > >>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
>>>> > >>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
>>>> > >>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
>>>> > >>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who
>>>> miss it
>>>> > >>> this time...
>>>> > >>> Hi Dipankar .....
>>>> > >>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
>>>> > >>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
>>>> > >>> --Mayank
>>>> > >>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <
>>>> prabhakarrao...@gmail.com
>>>> > >>> > wrote:
>>>> > >>>> Hi Dipankar
>>>> > >>>> Very sad to know about this. I think their would definitely b
>>>> couple of
>>>> > >>>> more people from this group who would love to do a our own TFN :)
>>>> will wait
>>>> > >>>> & see the response.
>>>> > >>>> Regards...Rao
>>>> > >>>> Sent from BlackBerry
>>>> > >>>> I am Going GREEN by Cycling. How about u ...?
>>>> > >>>> Go Green, For a better Tomorrow Go Cycling
>>>> > >>>>www.GoGreenGoCycling.org
>>>> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> > >>>> From: Dipankar <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>>>> > >>>> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:48:26
>>>> > >>>> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalore-bikers@googlegroups.com>
>>>> > >>>> Cc: <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>; <bibhushan.i...@gmail.com>
>>>> > >>>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
>>>> this
>>>> > >>>> time...
>>>> > >>>> Dear All Bikers,
>>>> > >>>> Starting with a short intro. I am Dipankar, a daily biker to
>>>> > >>>> office. I have been riding about 20-30 kms daily for the past 1.5
>>>> yrs.
>>>> > >>>> I had recently been to the Tour Of Nilgiris (TFN)'s warmup
>>>> ride
>>>> > >>>> initiated by Yogesh. Well till then I was not aware of the TFN
>>>> ride.
>>>> > >>>> Today when I tried registering on the website of TFN, it
>>>> displayed a
>>>> > >>>> message that registrations are full. :( .. That they can
>>>> accomodate
>>>> > >>>> only 70 riders whereas 260+ people had already registered. Well,
>>>> need
>>>> > >>>> not mention, that was quite disappointing.
>>>> > >>>> That was the time when I and Bibhushan decided to put up a
>>>> > >>>> discussion with all those interested in the ride but are in queue
>>>> for
>>>> > >>>> TFN.
>>>> > >>>> What if we plan a similar long ride on a similar route in the
>>>> > >>>> month of December/January? Away from media and fully self
>>>> > >>>> sponsored... :).
>>>> > >>>> Anyhow, we will surely be finding ways to arrange support
>>>> cars,
>>>> > >>>> accommodation and all other necessities.
>>>> > >>>> For this, first we need to know how many would like to
>>>> participate
>>>> > >>>> in a 10 day cycling around a similar route of TFN in the month of
>>>> > >>>> December/January.
>>>> > >>>> Feel free to put across any queries that you may have and we
>>>> will
>>>> > >>>> try to clarify in the best possible way. We are flexible on the
>>>> dates
>>>> > >>>> as yet but would prefer it to match with new year celebrations.
Hello Dipankar,
I am planning to join this ride with you guys
I ride a road bike and will be very happy to join you guys
I am updating the excel sheet
Murthy
Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
prosperity!!!.*
Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name for the
ride :)..
Current participants are as listed below..
1. R. Venkatachalam
2. Ashish
3. Dipankar Paul
4. Vivek S
5. Naveen P
6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
7. venkatesh avula
8. MITR
9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
11. Srikar
12. Shahid Khan
13. Manish Rajput
A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks to
Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
*I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the GGI Ride
this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to decide upon the
various factors of the ride.
*
Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are most
welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in the
ride.. ;)
Best Regards
Dipankar
On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi
<immidi_ki...@yahoo.com>wrote:
> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite not
> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy part of
> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some (like
> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
> Regards,
> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
> time...
> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance but
> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date fall's
> on Sunday.. :)
> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
> > group.
> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
> > I have registered myself for the same.
> > Please let me know If I'm in?
> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
> > Regards,
> > Manish Rajput
> > 9886262327
> > On Oct 15, 10:10 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Dear All Bikers..
> > > We got a good number of responses for the proposed ride. :)
> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering to
> take
> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we can
> avoid
> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a few
> more
> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the trip.
> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December or
> 1st
> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th are
> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4 days. 28th
> to
> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st. This can
> add 1
> > > more day to the trip time lines.
> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday) evening
> and
> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to apply
> leave
> > > from 21st to 24th December.
> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take a
> night bus
> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next morning..
> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take the
> 18th to
> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small diversion in
> Ooty
> > > and take the following route..
> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for the
> stay,
> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
> availability for
> > > the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance that
> you
> > > are providing me for organising this trip..
> > > People can register themselves by filling the form available through
> the
> > > following link..
> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets see
> how many
> > > > join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
> > > > Regards
> > > > Dipankar
> > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > > >> same here Prabhakar ...
> > > >> after taking diwali vacation, getting such long vacations would be
> very
> > > >> difficult .....
> > > >> How about to plan something which can be covered in 2-3 days .......
> > > >> Regards,
> > > >> Mayank
> > > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > >>> Ha Ha... :O . Prabhakar, Things are not as easy as they seem. I
> will need
> > > >>> to apply 2-3 months in advance. And also have to give a nice oil
> message my
> > > >>> TL and manager.. Then only I think I can manage to participate. I
> understand
> > > >>> your position. ;).
> > > >>> Thats why need to plan at the earliest... :)
> > > >>> Regards
> > > >>> Dipankar
> > > >>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Go Green Rao <
> prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > >>>> Guys !! how do u manage to get so many days off from Office
> > > >>>> work ???????? :) In my case, It's next to impossible to get 4 days
> > > >>>> leave hence 10 days is too long..
> > > >>>> On Oct 6, 2:07 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > >>>> > Hi All,
> > > >>>> > Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary
> details.
> > > >>>> Kindly
> > > >>>> > use the following link to fill your details in case you are
> interested
> > > >>>> to
> > > >>>> > participate.
> > > >>>> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <
> > > >>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > >>>> > >> Hi Kiran,
> > > >>>> > >> Thanks for your feedback..
> > > >>>> > >> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN
> like
> > > >>>> rides are
> > > >>>> > >> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many can't
> > > >>>> participate in
> > > >>>> > >> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a
> > > >>>> similar long
> > > >>>> > >> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members
> and
> > > >>>> plan
> > > >>>> > >> accordingly..
> > > >>>> > >> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala
> circuit. Lets
> > > >>>> wait
> > > >>>> > >> for other's feedback.
> > > >>>> > >> Regards
> > > >>>> > >> Dipankar
> > > >>>> > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> > > >>>> > >> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > >>>> > >>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in terms
> of
> > > >>>> > >>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this
> group,
> > > >>>> > >>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
> > > >>>> > >>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
> > > >>>> > >>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
> > > >>>> > >>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a good
> > > >>>> > >>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in
> the
> > > >>>> > >>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu,
> agumbe
> > > >>>> > >>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a
> really
> > > >>>> > >>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
> > > >>>> > >>> Regards,
> > > >>>> > >>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > > >>>> > >>> ------------------------------
> > > >>>> > >>> *From:* Mayank Jindal <mayanksa...@gmail.com>
> > > >>>> > >>> *To:* ggi-club@googlegroups.com
> > > >>>> > >>> *Sent:* Mon, October 5, 2009 10:17:29 PM
> > > >>>> > >>> *Subject:* {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people
> who
> > > >>>> miss it
> > > >>>> > >>> this time...
> > > >>>> > >>> Hi Dipankar .....
> > > >>>> > >>> Does the ride require 10 days .....
> > > >>>> > >>> Just worrying that may be too much to accommodate .....
> > > >>>> > >>> --Mayank
> > > >>>> > >>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Go Green Rao <
> Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
> prosperity!!!.*
> Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name for
> the ride :)..
> Current participants are as listed below..
> 1. R. Venkatachalam
> 2. Ashish
> 3. Dipankar Paul
> 4. Vivek S
> 5. Naveen P
> 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> 7. venkatesh avula
> 8. MITR
> 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> 11. Srikar
> 12. Shahid Khan
> 13. Manish Rajput
> A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks to
> Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
> *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the GGI
> Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to decide upon
> the various factors of the ride.
> *
> Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are most
> welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in the
> ride.. ;)
> Best Regards
> Dipankar
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite not
>> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy part of
>> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some (like
>> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
>> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
>> Regards,
>> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
>> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
>> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
>> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
>> time...
>> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance but
>> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date fall's
>> on Sunday.. :)
>> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi Guys,
>> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
>> > group.
>> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
>> > I have registered myself for the same.
>> > Please let me know If I'm in?
>> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
>> > Regards,
>> > Manish Rajput
>> > 9886262327
>> > On Oct 15, 10:10 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > Dear All Bikers..
>> > > We got a good number of responses for the proposed ride. :)
>> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
>> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering to
>> take
>> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we can
>> avoid
>> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a few
>> more
>> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
>> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the trip.
>> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December or
>> 1st
>> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th are
>> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4 days.
>> 28th to
>> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st. This can
>> add 1
>> > > more day to the trip time lines.
>> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday) evening
>> and
>> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to apply
>> leave
>> > > from 21st to 24th December.
>> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take a
>> night bus
>> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next morning..
>> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
>> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
>> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take the
>> 18th to
>> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small diversion in
>> Ooty
>> > > and take the following route..
>> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
>> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
>> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for the
>> stay,
>> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
>> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
>> availability for
>> > > the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance that
>> you
>> > > are providing me for organising this trip..
>> > > People can register themselves by filling the form available through
>> the
>> > > following link..
>> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > > No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets see
>> how many
>> > > > join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
>> > > > Regards
>> > > > Dipankar
>> > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <
>> mayanksa...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > >> same here Prabhakar ...
>> > > >> after taking diwali vacation, getting such long vacations would be
>> very
>> > > >> difficult .....
>> > > >> How about to plan something which can be covered in 2-3 days
>> .......
>> > > >> Regards,
>> > > >> Mayank
>> > > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > >>> Ha Ha... :O . Prabhakar, Things are not as easy as they seem. I
>> will need
>> > > >>> to apply 2-3 months in advance. And also have to give a nice oil
>> message my
>> > > >>> TL and manager.. Then only I think I can manage to participate. I
>> understand
>> > > >>> your position. ;).
>> > > >>> Thats why need to plan at the earliest... :)
>> > > >>> Regards
>> > > >>> Dipankar
>> > > >>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Go Green Rao <
>> prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > >>>> Guys !! how do u manage to get so many days off from Office
>> > > >>>> work ???????? :) In my case, It's next to impossible to get 4
>> days
>> > > >>>> leave hence 10 days is too long..
>> > > >>>> On Oct 6, 2:07 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > > >>>> > Hi All,
>> > > >>>> > Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary
>> details.
>> > > >>>> Kindly
>> > > >>>> > use the following link to fill your details in case you are
>> interested
>> > > >>>> to
>> > > >>>> > participate.
>> > > >>>> > Let me know if you face any problem.
>> > > >>>> > Regards
>> > > >>>> > Dipankar
>> > > >>>> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <
>> > > >>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > > >>>> > >> Hi Kiran,
>> > > >>>> > >> Thanks for your feedback..
>> > > >>>> > >> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN
>> like
>> > > >>>> rides are
>> > > >>>> > >> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many
>> can't
>> > > >>>> participate in
>> > > >>>> > >> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a
>> > > >>>> similar long
>> > > >>>> > >> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members
>> and
>> > > >>>> plan
>> > > >>>> > >> accordingly..
>> > > >>>> > >> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala
>> circuit. Lets
>> > > >>>> wait
>> > > >>>> > >> for other's feedback.
>> > > >>>> > >> Regards
>> > > >>>> > >> Dipankar
>> > > >>>> > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
>> > > >>>> > >> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > > >>>> > >>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in
>> terms of
>> > > >>>> > >>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this
>> group,
>> > > >>>> > >>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
>> > > >>>> > >>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
>> > > >>>> > >>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
>> > > >>>> > >>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a
>> good
>> > > >>>> > >>> option. Another one is through the lower traffic regions in
>> the
>> > > >>>> > >>> western ghats covering - kudremukh, sringeri, hornadu,
>> agumbe
>> > > >>>> > >>> etc starting possibly from chikmagalur. This would be a
>> really
>> > > >>>> > >>> scenic route, and Nov-Dec is pleasant weather.
I just added my name in the list and very excited to be part of this
BM tour since i missed opportunity to be part of TFN.
BTW, look forward to meeting you guys on sunday.
Cheers
Vijay
On Oct 16, 6:57 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
> > prosperity!!!.*
> > Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name for
> > the ride :)..
> > Current participants are as listed below..
> > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> > 2. Ashish
> > 3. Dipankar Paul
> > 4. Vivek S
> > 5. Naveen P
> > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > 7. venkatesh avula
> > 8. MITR
> > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> > 11. Srikar
> > 12. Shahid Khan
> > 13. Manish Rajput
> > A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks to
> > Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
> > *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the GGI
> > Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to decide upon
> > the various factors of the ride.
> > *
> > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> > Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are most
> > welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in the
> > ride.. ;)
> > Best Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> > immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite not
> >> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy part of
> >> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some (like
> >> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
> >> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
> >> Regards,
> >> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> >> ----- Original Message ----
> >> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
> >> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
> >> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
> >> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it this
> >> time...
> >> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance but
> >> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date fall's
> >> on Sunday.. :)
> >> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hi Guys,
> >> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
> >> > group.
> >> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
> >> > I have registered myself for the same.
> >> > Please let me know If I'm in?
> >> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
> >> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
> >> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering to
> >> take
> >> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we can
> >> avoid
> >> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a few
> >> more
> >> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
> >> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the trip.
> >> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December or
> >> 1st
> >> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th are
> >> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4 days.
> >> 28th to
> >> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st. This can
> >> add 1
> >> > > more day to the trip time lines.
> >> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday) evening
> >> and
> >> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to apply
> >> leave
> >> > > from 21st to 24th December.
> >> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take a
> >> night bus
> >> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next morning..
> >> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
> >> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
> >> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> >> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> >> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> >> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> >> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> >> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take the
> >> 18th to
> >> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small diversion in
> >> Ooty
> >> > > and take the following route..
> >> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> >> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> >> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for the
> >> stay,
> >> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
> >> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
> >> availability for
> >> > > the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance that
> >> you
> >> > > are providing me for organising this trip..
> >> > > People can register themselves by filling the form available through
> >> the
> >> > > following link..
> >> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> >> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> > > > No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets see
> >> how many
> >> > > > join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
> >> > > > Regards
> >> > > > Dipankar
> >> > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <
> >> mayanksa...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> > > >> same here Prabhakar ...
> >> > > >> after taking diwali vacation, getting such long vacations would be
> >> very
> >> > > >> difficult .....
> >> > > >> How about to plan something which can be covered in 2-3 days
> >> .......
> >> > > >> Regards,
> >> > > >> Mayank
> >> > > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> >> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> > > >>> Ha Ha... :O . Prabhakar, Things are not as easy as they seem. I
> >> will need
> >> > > >>> to apply 2-3 months in advance. And also have to give a nice oil
> >> message my
> >> > > >>> TL and manager.. Then only I think I can manage to participate. I
> >> understand
> >> > > >>> your position. ;).
> >> > > >>> Thats why need to plan at the earliest... :)
> >> > > >>> Regards
> >> > > >>> Dipankar
> >> > > >>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Go Green Rao <
> >> prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> > > >>>> Guys !! how do u manage to get so many days off from Office
> >> > > >>>> work ???????? :) In my case, It's next to impossible to get 4
> >> days
> >> > > >>>> leave hence 10 days is too long..
> >> > > >>>> On Oct 6, 2:07 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > >>>> > Hi All,
> >> > > >>>> > Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary
> >> details.
> >> > > >>>> Kindly
> >> > > >>>> > use the following link to fill your details in case you are
> >> interested
> >> > > >>>> to
> >> > > >>>> > participate.
> >> > > >>>> > Let me know if you face any problem.
> >> > > >>>> > Regards
> >> > > >>>> > Dipankar
> >> > > >>>> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Dipankar Paul <
> >> > > >>>> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> > > >>>> > >> Hi Kiran,
> >> > > >>>> > >> Thanks for your feedback..
> >> > > >>>> > >> Main idea was to have a ride similar to the TFN Ride. TFN
> >> like
> >> > > >>>> rides are
> >> > > >>>> > >> mainly to push limits of personal abilities. Since many
> >> can't
> >> > > >>>> participate in
> >> > > >>>> > >> TFN because of a huge queue, we thought if we can organise a
> >> > > >>>> similar long
> >> > > >>>> > >> ride. Let's get more feedback from other interested members
> >> and
> >> > > >>>> plan
> >> > > >>>> > >> accordingly..
> >> > > >>>> > >> Anyways, thanks for your contribution for the Hoysala
> >> circuit. Lets
> >> > > >>>> wait
> >> > > >>>> > >> for other's feedback.
> >> > > >>>> > >> Regards
> >> > > >>>> > >> Dipankar
> >> > > >>>> > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> >> > > >>>> > >> immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> > > >>>> > >>> I too think 10 days is an overkill for most people (in
> >> terms of
> >> > > >>>> > >>> getting leaves), also for the not so hardy bikers in this
> >> group,
> >> > > >>>> > >>> a ride of ~400 kms over 4-5 days looks better (A weekend
> >> > > >>>> > >>> and another 3 days of leaves would do good, or combine with
> >> > > >>>> > >>> a holiday.. Dec 25?).
> >> > > >>>> > >>> The Hoysala circuit which Pramod mentioned earlier is a
> >> good
A little change in plans.. As many of the below mentioned riders are opting
to go for the *Nandi Hill *ride, I will be joining up with them. Hence I
will not be able to come for the GGI ride. Those willing to warm up for the
Nilgiris Ride can join up for the Nandi Hill ride. Willing members can meet
up in front of Columbia Asia near Hebbal by 6 am Sharp..
Current participant list has grown and the updated list is as shown below.
1. R. Venkatachalam
2. Ashish
3. Dipankar Paul
4. Vivek S
5. Naveen P
6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
7. venkatesh avula
8. MITR
9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
11. Srikar
12. Shahid Khan
13. Manish Rajput
14. Sashi Krishnan
15. Vijay Kumar
16. Rakesh Kumar D
Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
*Enjoy a safe and pollution free Diwali...
*
Best Regards
Dipankar
On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35 PM, Vijay Kumar <vijaya.r.ku...@gmail.com>wrote:
> I just added my name in the list and very excited to be part of this
> BM tour since i missed opportunity to be part of TFN.
> BTW, look forward to meeting you guys on sunday.
> Cheers
> Vijay
> On Oct 16, 6:57 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Forgot to add.. Those who want to be a part for the below mentioned event
> > can register their names in the following form
> > > Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
> > > prosperity!!!.*
> > > Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name
> for
> > > the ride :)..
> > > Current participants are as listed below..
> > > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> > > 2. Ashish
> > > 3. Dipankar Paul
> > > 4. Vivek S
> > > 5. Naveen P
> > > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > > 7. venkatesh avula
> > > 8. MITR
> > > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> > > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> > > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> > > 11. Srikar
> > > 12. Shahid Khan
> > > 13. Manish Rajput
> > > A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks
> to
> > > Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
> > > *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the GGI
> > > Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to decide
> upon
> > > the various factors of the ride.
> > > *
> > > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> > > Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are
> most
> > > welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in the
> > > ride.. ;)
> > > Best Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> > > immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite
> not
> > >> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy part
> of
> > >> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some
> (like
> > >> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
> > >> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
> > >> Regards,
> > >> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > >> ----- Original Message ----
> > >> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
> > >> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
> > >> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
> > >> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
> this
> > >> time...
> > >> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance but
> > >> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date fall's
> > >> on Sunday.. :)
> > >> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >> > Hi Guys,
> > >> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
> > >> > group.
> > >> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
> > >> > I have registered myself for the same.
> > >> > Please let me know If I'm in?
> > >> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
> > >> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
> > >> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering
> to
> > >> take
> > >> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we
> can
> > >> avoid
> > >> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a
> few
> > >> more
> > >> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
> > >> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the
> trip.
> > >> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December
> or
> > >> 1st
> > >> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th
> are
> > >> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4 days.
> > >> 28th to
> > >> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st. This
> can
> > >> add 1
> > >> > > more day to the trip time lines.
> > >> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday)
> evening
> > >> and
> > >> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to apply
> > >> leave
> > >> > > from 21st to 24th December.
> > >> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take a
> > >> night bus
> > >> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next
> morning..
> > >> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
> > >> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
> > >> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > >> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > >> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > >> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > >> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > >> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take
> the
> > >> 18th to
> > >> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small
> diversion in
> > >> Ooty
> > >> > > and take the following route..
> > >> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> > >> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > >> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for
> the
> > >> stay,
> > >> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
> > >> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
> > >> availability for
> > >> > > the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance
> that
> > >> you
> > >> > > are providing me for organising this trip..
> > >> > > People can register themselves by filling the form available
> through
> > >> the
> > >> > > following link..
> > >> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > >> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >> > > > No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets
> see
> > >> how many
> > >> > > > join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
> > >> > > > Regards
> > >> > > > Dipankar
> > >> > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <
> > >> mayanksa...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >> > > >> same here Prabhakar ...
> > >> > > >> after taking diwali vacation, getting such long vacations would
> be
> > >> very
> > >> > > >> difficult .....
> > >> > > >> How about to plan something which can be covered in 2-3 days
> > >> .......
> > >> > > >> Regards,
> > >> > > >> Mayank
> > >> > > >> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > >> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >> > > >>> Ha Ha... :O . Prabhakar, Things are not as easy as they seem.
> I
> > >> will need
> > >> > > >>> to apply 2-3 months in advance. And also have to give a nice
> oil
> > >> message my
> > >> > > >>> TL and manager.. Then only I think I can manage to
> participate. I
> > >> understand
> > >> > > >>> your position. ;).
> > >> > > >>> Thats why need to plan at the earliest... :)
> > >> > > >>> Regards
> > >> > > >>> Dipankar
> > >> > > >>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Go Green Rao <
> > >> prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >> > > >>>> Guys !! how do u manage to get so many days off from Office
> > >> > > >>>> work ???????? :) In my case, It's next to impossible to get 4
> > >> days
> > >> > > >>>> leave hence 10 days is too long..
> > >> > > >>>> On Oct 6, 2:07 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> > > >>>> > Hi All,
> > >> > > >>>> > Vivek has designed a web interface to fill up the necessary
> > >> details.
> > >> > > >>>> Kindly
> > >> > > >>>> > use the following link to fill your details in case you are
> > >> interested
> > >> > > >>>> to
> > >> > > >>>> > participate.
Guess What Guys!!!.. *I got shortlisted for TFN*!! :).. But I will be
dropping it.. That's because anyway we are planning for a similar ride for
within 3000 rs whereas TFN is charging a whooping 18000 rs for the similar
route !!!!...
Hoping to make our Nilgiris and Blue mountain ride a GREAT Success!!! :)
Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
Currently most of the participants have agreed for *19th till 27th
December*for the ride..
The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
*Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
can directly start with mountain rides)
Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team stamina
and availability of time)
Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
Regards
Dipankar
On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> A little change in plans.. As many of the below mentioned riders are opting
> to go for the *Nandi Hill *ride, I will be joining up with them. Hence I
> will not be able to come for the GGI ride. Those willing to warm up for the
> Nilgiris Ride can join up for the Nandi Hill ride. Willing members can meet
> up in front of Columbia Asia near Hebbal by 6 am Sharp..
> Current participant list has grown and the updated list is as shown below.
> 1. R. Venkatachalam
> 2. Ashish
> 3. Dipankar Paul
> 4. Vivek S
> 5. Naveen P
> 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> 7. venkatesh avula
> 8. MITR
> 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> 11. Srikar
> 12. Shahid Khan
> 13. Manish Rajput
> 14. Sashi Krishnan
> 15. Vijay Kumar
> 16. Rakesh Kumar D
> Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> *Enjoy a safe and pollution free Diwali...
> *
> Best Regards
> Dipankar
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35 PM, Vijay Kumar <vijaya.r.ku...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> hi Dipankar,
>> I just added my name in the list and very excited to be part of this
>> BM tour since i missed opportunity to be part of TFN.
>> BTW, look forward to meeting you guys on sunday.
>> Cheers
>> Vijay
>> On Oct 16, 6:57 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Forgot to add.. Those who want to be a part for the below mentioned
>> event
>> > can register their names in the following form
>> > > Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
>> > > prosperity!!!.*
>> > > Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name
>> for
>> > > the ride :)..
>> > > Current participants are as listed below..
>> > > 1. R. Venkatachalam
>> > > 2. Ashish
>> > > 3. Dipankar Paul
>> > > 4. Vivek S
>> > > 5. Naveen P
>> > > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
>> > > 7. venkatesh avula
>> > > 8. MITR
>> > > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
>> > > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
>> > > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
>> > > 11. Srikar
>> > > 12. Shahid Khan
>> > > 13. Manish Rajput
>> > > A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks
>> to
>> > > Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
>> > > *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the
>> GGI
>> > > Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to
>> decide upon
>> > > the various factors of the ride.
>> > > *
>> > > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
>> > > Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are
>> most
>> > > welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in
>> the
>> > > ride.. ;)
>> > > Best Regards
>> > > Dipankar
>> > > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
>> > > immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > >> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite
>> not
>> > >> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy
>> part of
>> > >> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some
>> (like
>> > >> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
>> > >> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
>> > >> Regards,
>> > >> Kiran Kumar Immidi
>> > >> ----- Original Message ----
>> > >> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
>> > >> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
>> > >> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
>> > >> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
>> this
>> > >> time...
>> > >> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance
>> but
>> > >> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date
>> fall's
>> > >> on Sunday.. :)
>> > >> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > >> > Hi Guys,
>> > >> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
>> > >> > group.
>> > >> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
>> > >> > I have registered myself for the same.
>> > >> > Please let me know If I'm in?
>> > >> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
>> > >> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
>> > >> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering
>> to
>> > >> take
>> > >> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we
>> can
>> > >> avoid
>> > >> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a
>> few
>> > >> more
>> > >> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
>> > >> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the
>> trip.
>> > >> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December
>> or
>> > >> 1st
>> > >> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th
>> are
>> > >> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4
>> days.
>> > >> 28th to
>> > >> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st.
>> This can
>> > >> add 1
>> > >> > > more day to the trip time lines.
>> > >> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday)
>> evening
>> > >> and
>> > >> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to
>> apply
>> > >> leave
>> > >> > > from 21st to 24th December.
>> > >> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take
>> a
>> > >> night bus
>> > >> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next
>> morning..
>> > >> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
>> > >> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
>> > >> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
>> > >> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
>> > >> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
>> > >> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
>> > >> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
>> > >> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take
>> the
>> > >> 18th to
>> > >> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small
>> diversion in
>> > >> Ooty
>> > >> > > and take the following route..
>> > >> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
>> > >> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
>> > >> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for
>> the
>> > >> stay,
>> > >> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
>> > >> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
>> > >> availability for
>> > >> > > the mentioned dates.. Vivek, thanks a lot for all the assistance
>> that
>> > >> you
>> > >> > > are providing me for organising this trip..
>> > >> > > People can register themselves by filling the form available
>> through
>> > >> the
>> > >> > > following link..
>> > >> > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Dipankar Paul <
>> > >> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> > >> > > > No problem in changing the route and time schedule. First lets
>> see
>> > >> how many
>> > >> > > > join up in a week's time. 4-5 days trip should be gr8 too..
>> > >> > > > Regards
>> > >> > > > Dipankar
>> > >> > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Mayank Jindal <
>> > >> mayanksa...@gmail.com>wrote:
Dipankar,
That is really great that you have decided to stick with the
renegades :-)
now that dates have been decided, can we start working out the
nittygritties?
Below are some of them that come to my mind
1. Bookings for night stay
2. Camping details
3. Support vehicle
4. Drivers along the route
5. Things that all riders should carry
6. Things that will be chipped in by others and hence each one need
not bring
Guys,
Pls enrich the list above
BTW how was the Nandi ride?
Cheers,
Vivek
On Oct 18, 3:00 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Guess What Guys!!!.. *I got shortlisted for TFN*!! :).. But I will be
> dropping it.. That's because anyway we are planning for a similar ride for
> within 3000 rs whereas TFN is charging a whooping 18000 rs for the similar
> route !!!!...
> Hoping to make our Nilgiris and Blue mountain ride a GREAT Success!!! :)
> Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
> register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
> Currently most of the participants have agreed for *19th till 27th
> December*for the ride..
> The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
> can directly start with mountain rides)
> Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
> A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team stamina
> and availability of time)
> Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > *Happy Diwali Bikers,*
> > A little change in plans.. As many of the below mentioned riders are opting
> > to go for the *Nandi Hill *ride, I will be joining up with them. Hence I
> > will not be able to come for the GGI ride. Those willing to warm up for the
> > Nilgiris Ride can join up for the Nandi Hill ride. Willing members can meet
> > up in front of Columbia Asia near Hebbal by 6 am Sharp..
> > Current participant list has grown and the updated list is as shown below.
> > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> > 2. Ashish
> > 3. Dipankar Paul
> > 4. Vivek S
> > 5. Naveen P
> > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > 7. venkatesh avula
> > 8. MITR
> > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> > 11. Srikar
> > 12. Shahid Khan
> > 13. Manish Rajput
> > 14. Sashi Krishnan
> > 15. Vijay Kumar
> > 16. Rakesh Kumar D
> > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> > *Enjoy a safe and pollution free Diwali...
> > *
> > Best Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35 PM, Vijay Kumar <vijaya.r.ku...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> hi Dipankar,
> >> I just added my name in the list and very excited to be part of this
> >> BM tour since i missed opportunity to be part of TFN.
> >> BTW, look forward to meeting you guys on sunday.
> >> Cheers
> >> Vijay
> >> On Oct 16, 6:57 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Forgot to add.. Those who want to be a part for the below mentioned
> >> event
> >> > can register their names in the following form
> >> > > Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy and
> >> > > prosperity!!!.*
> >> > > Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their name
> >> for
> >> > > the ride :)..
> >> > > Current participants are as listed below..
> >> > > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> >> > > 2. Ashish
> >> > > 3. Dipankar Paul
> >> > > 4. Vivek S
> >> > > 5. Naveen P
> >> > > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> >> > > 7. venkatesh avula
> >> > > 8. MITR
> >> > > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> >> > > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> >> > > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> >> > > 11. Srikar
> >> > > 12. Shahid Khan
> >> > > 13. Manish Rajput
> >> > > A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride. Thanks
> >> to
> >> > > Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
> >> > > *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for the
> >> GGI
> >> > > Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to
> >> decide upon
> >> > > the various factors of the ride.
> >> > > *
> >> > > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> >> > > Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You are
> >> most
> >> > > welcome... :). We will see how we can accommodate weekend riders in
> >> the
> >> > > ride.. ;)
> >> > > Best Regards
> >> > > Dipankar
> >> > > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Kiran Kumar Immidi <
> >> > > immidi_ki...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> > >> Actually, I was thinking something similar. 4 days of leaves is quite
> >> not
> >> > >> possible for me. So, if the trip can be planned so that the juicy
> >> part of
> >> > >> the ride (days 2/3/4) overlaps with the weekend, that'll enable some
> >> (like
> >> > >> me) to start off at Hassan or Madikeri directly.
> >> > >> How many of you like the idea of a 3/4 day trip?
> >> > >> Regards,
> >> > >> Kiran Kumar Immidi
> >> > >> ----- Original Message ----
> >> > >> From: Go Green..Rao <prabhakarrao...@gmail.com>
> >> > >> To: GGI-Club (Go Green Initiator's Club) <ggi-club@googlegroups.com>
> >> > >> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 2:04:02 PM
> >> > >> Subject: {GGI-Club} Re: Another TFN like ride for people who miss it
> >> this
> >> > >> time...
> >> > >> Guys, I will be part of this tour if not for the complete distance
> >> but
> >> > >> at least for a day.. I cross my fingers and hope the start date
> >> fall's
> >> > >> on Sunday.. :)
> >> > >> On Oct 15, 6:11 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > >> > Hi Guys,
> >> > >> > I have off late joined GGI, and I'm proud to be a part of such a
> >> > >> > group.
> >> > >> > I would also like to make it up for the trip.
> >> > >> > I have registered myself for the same.
> >> > >> > Please let me know If I'm in?
> >> > >> > I can help out by getting the Medi kit for the tour.
> >> > >> > > Well that's a good number to start with!!! :)
> >> > >> > > Pramod, thanks for the support car. I am personally volunteering
> >> to
> >> > >> take
> >> > >> > > turns to drive the car during the cycling trip... :). This way we
> >> can
> >> > >> avoid
> >> > >> > > the need for a dedicated driver. Added to this, I am expecting a
> >> few
> >> > >> more
> >> > >> > > ride members to volunteer for the driver's job.
> >> > >> > > Based on popularity demand, I think we may need to shorten the
> >> trip.
> >> > >> > > I am proposing the tour dates to be from *25th till 31st December
> >> or
> >> > >> 1st
> >> > >> > > January*... During this period, 25th is a holiday, 26th and 27th
> >> are
> >> > >> > > saturday and sunday. Hence we will have to apply leave for 4
> >> days.
> >> > >> 28th to
> >> > >> > > 31st. Moreover, certain companies allow leave on 31st or 1st.
> >> This can
> >> > >> add 1
> >> > >> > > more day to the trip time lines.
> >> > >> > > Another option is to start the trip on *December 18th(Friday)
> >> evening
> >> > >> and
> >> > >> > > enjoy till 27th (Sunday)*.. Working participants may need to
> >> apply
> >> > >> leave
> >> > >> > > from 21st to 24th December.
> >> > >> > > Because of the reduction in trip length, I feel that we can take
> >> a
> >> > >> night bus
> >> > >> > > to mysore or Hassan and then start the trip from there next
> >> morning..
> >> > >> > > Night 0 - Bangalore - Mysore - (By Night Bus)
> >> > >> > > Day 1 - Mysore - Hassan 118.80 km
> >> > >> > > Day 2 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> >> > >> > > Day 3 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> >> > >> > > Day 4 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> >> > >> > > Day 5 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> >> > >> > > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> >> > >> > > Since we still have 3 days in hand after this (Provided we take
> >> the
> >> > >> 18th to
> >> > >> > > 27th Dec), based on the team stamina, we can have a small
> >> diversion in
> >> > >> Ooty
> >> > >> > > and take the following route..
> >> > >> > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> >> > >> > > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> >> > >> > > Let me know your feedback at the earliest. We need to arrange for
> >> the
> >> > >> stay,
> >> > >> > > and plan the trip accordingly...
> >> > >> > > Pramod, thanks again for your support car. Let me know your
> >> > >> availability for
Vivek, Thanks a lot for all the initiatives you have been taking..:) Thats
been of great help.. I was also about to send the similar list across to
all. Now that you have already initiated the task, let's carry it
forward....
Booking for night stay has to be finalized once *all the participants agree
on the exact dates at all places and to stay for hotels* and an initial
amount is collected from all. I hope that an initial participation fee of
2000/- per head will help in booking up the hotel rooms.. I hope all are ok
with sharing rooms.
Now since many were proposing to stay in tents, we may need to look for
options of borrowing and carrying tents right from Bangalore. Let me know if
anyone has an idea of where to get the tents from.
Next, let me know if anyone has an idea as to where a dedicated driver can
be searched for and what could be the amount for the 8 days driving.. The
driver needs to drive slow and keep up with the last person of the group..
If the group agrees, then the team mates can take turn to drive the car.
This will ensure rest for the driving participant and saving on the driver
cost...
Some riders are already volunteering to bring repair kits and medikits. But
we still need to make a detail list of the items that we need to carry in
each category. Any one can propose the list. We can add to the list as the
necessities come up.. :)
But there is something which is bothering me... *Why isn't a single lady on
the list??*.. Well, I keep hearing that there is nothing the girls can't do.
So why don't some girls also participate? I personally guarantee the
security of all the ladies.. :) Let's see if some girls come forward... :)..
We need to keep the arrangement for support car and Hotel reservation /
tenting on priority. But since we are finding that people are still adding
up to the list, I will prefer to wait another 10 days, till oct 31st to
decide on the possible final list of participants..
We need to decide on the food, medical and Repair kits on second priority.
All current participants, *Please confirm whether the dates ranging from
December, 18th night till 27th evening is fine*. Many have to apply for
leaves well in advance.. You may need to *apply for leaves from 21st to 24th
only*..
Anyhow, the Nandi trip was good one.. :) But it was not a test of stamina
and endurance. It was more of a fun ride. :) We did face a few challanges.
One of the guys fell and had to get 7 stitches below the chin. The group of
two then returned back to Bangalore. One member in a separate group of 3
faced a flat tyre. His team had to spend an hour running around for repair
shops...:(. Finally we couldn't make it till the top. We returned from the
base of Nandi.
Anyhow, as the saying goes, *All's well that ends well*. We enjoyed the
ride.. :)
Then I decided to push my limits. Monday I am again going for Nandi and this
time planning to leave from Bangalore by 4am. Hoping to make it through to
the top. Hence it will be a kind of back to back 2 days of 110 km each. A
good warmup for the Nilgiris ride :)
*All current participants, this is a request that all of you try to put
atleast 1 hr for cycling and join up for long rides with various teams on
weekends*.. Else, it will be very tough to climb the hills during the tour..
Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
*For first timers,*
The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
*Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
can directly start with mountain rides)Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
*
A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team stamina
and availability of time)
Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dipankar,
> That is really great that you have decided to stick with the
> renegades :-)
> now that dates have been decided, can we start working out the
> nittygritties?
> Below are some of them that come to my mind
> 1. Bookings for night stay
> 2. Camping details
> 3. Support vehicle
> 4. Drivers along the route
> 5. Things that all riders should carry
> 6. Things that will be chipped in by others and hence each one need
> not bring
> Guys,
> Pls enrich the list above
> BTW how was the Nandi ride?
> Cheers,
> Vivek
> On Oct 18, 3:00 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Guess What Guys!!!.. *I got shortlisted for TFN*!! :).. But I will be
> > dropping it.. That's because anyway we are planning for a similar ride
> for
> > within 3000 rs whereas TFN is charging a whooping 18000 rs for the
> similar
> > route !!!!...
> > Hoping to make our Nilgiris and Blue mountain ride a GREAT Success!!! :)
> > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
> > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
> > Currently most of the participants have agreed for *19th till 27th
> > December*for the ride..
> > The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> > *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> ride
> > can directly start with mountain rides)
> > Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
> > A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team
> stamina
> > and availability of time)
> > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue
> > mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > *Happy Diwali Bikers,*
> > > A little change in plans.. As many of the below mentioned riders are
> opting
> > > to go for the *Nandi Hill *ride, I will be joining up with them. Hence
> I
> > > will not be able to come for the GGI ride. Those willing to warm up for
> the
> > > Nilgiris Ride can join up for the Nandi Hill ride. Willing members can
> meet
> > > up in front of Columbia Asia near Hebbal by 6 am Sharp..
> > > Current participant list has grown and the updated list is as shown
> below.
> > > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> > > 2. Ashish
> > > 3. Dipankar Paul
> > > 4. Vivek S
> > > 5. Naveen P
> > > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > > 7. venkatesh avula
> > > 8. MITR
> > > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share the
> > > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> > > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> > > 11. Srikar
> > > 12. Shahid Khan
> > > 13. Manish Rajput
> > > 14. Sashi Krishnan
> > > 15. Vijay Kumar
> > > 16. Rakesh Kumar D
> > > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the earliest.
> > > *Enjoy a safe and pollution free Diwali...
> > > *
> > > Best Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35 PM, Vijay Kumar <
> vijaya.r.ku...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > >> hi Dipankar,
> > >> I just added my name in the list and very excited to be part of this
> > >> BM tour since i missed opportunity to be part of TFN.
> > >> BTW, look forward to meeting you guys on sunday.
> > >> Cheers
> > >> Vijay
> > >> On Oct 16, 6:57 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >> > Forgot to add.. Those who want to be a part for the below mentioned
> > >> event
> > >> > can register their names in the following form
> > >> > > Let me first *wish you all a Happy Diwali glowing with peace, joy
> and
> > >> > > prosperity!!!.*
> > >> > > Its Great to see that more and more bikers are putting up their
> name
> > >> for
> > >> > > the ride :)..
> > >> > > Current participants are as listed below..
> > >> > > 1. R. Venkatachalam
> > >> > > 2. Ashish
> > >> > > 3. Dipankar Paul
> > >> > > 4. Vivek S
> > >> > > 5. Naveen P
> > >> > > 6. Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > >> > > 7. venkatesh avula
> > >> > > 8. MITR
> > >> > > 9. Pramod Bhardwaj (Will Provide his Honda City. We need to share
> the
> > >> > > driver's work/ or hire a driver if needed).
> > >> > > 10. Murthy (Will Provide support car is needed)
> > >> > > 11. Srikar
> > >> > > 12. Shahid Khan
> > >> > > 13. Manish Rajput
> > >> > > A 20 to 25 member group would a big enough group for the ride.
> Thanks
> > >> to
> > >> > > Pramod and Murthy for providing support cars.
> > >> > > *I would like to request all mentioned riders to be present for
> the
> > >> GGI
> > >> > > Ride this Sunday morning at 7:30 at Cubbon Park. We will need to
> > >> decide upon
> > >> > > the various factors of the ride.
> > >> > > *
> > >> > > Anyone, if at all, planning to drop off can intimate at the
> earliest.
> > >> > > Rao, great to hear that you are planning to join up with us!!! You
> are
> > >> most
> > >> > > welcome... :). We will see how
Updated list of participants are as listed below.
*Full Ride Participants*
1 Dipankar Paul
2 Vivek S
3 Naveen P
4venkatesh avula
5 Pramod Bhardwaj
6 Murthy
7 Srikar
8 Shahid Khan
9 Manish Rajput
10 Sashi Krishnan
11 Vijay Kumar
12 Rakesh Kumar D
13 Shashijeevan M.P.
*Part of the ride participants*
1 Kiran Kumar Immidi
2 Mansoor Ishaq
As mentioned in previous mails, I feel that we may need to finalize the
participant list by 31st October and start with the various reservation and
other resource gathering activities seriously then onwards..
Anyhow I am speaking to people regarding Tenting and will keep you updated
on the same. :). I am trying to arrange for both Hotel stay and Tenting at
all locations... :). Anyone who has been to these places can provide some
input on the accomodation and tourist destinations.
Manish, Thanks for your exhaustive list of items that we may need to carry
for the trip!!! :).
*For first timers,*
The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
*Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
can directly start with mountain rides) Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places *
*Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team stamina
and availability of time)
Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
Anyhow, the back to back two days of Nandi trip was Great!!!.. I checked out
my stamina and enjoyed pushing the limits!!! Second day I made it to the
top. Planning to do back to back again next month... :)
I case of doubts regarding the trip, don't hesitate to call me :)
Regards
Dipankar
9980265230
On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> I am sorry for not making it up with you all for the Nandi trip last
> weekend. As this was I first weekend and I wanted to meet the GGI
> group at Cubbon Park first.I am looking forward for the coming
> weekend.
> Dipankar, Hats off to you for pushing yourself by going again for a
> nandi hill trip today. That's excatly what we need to do if we have to
> prepare for the Nilgiris this Dec.
> Here is a rough check-list which I feel should be on hand for this
> trip.
> - Bikes:
> o Proper Functional Breaks.
> o “ “ Shifters.
> o Front and Rear Reflectors.
> o Well Lubricated Parts.
> o Full Air Pressured Tiers.
> o Electro Meters for Covering The Distance, If Needed.
> o Flash Lights, If Needed.
> - Personal Repair Kit:
> o Spare Tube & Tiers
> o Brake Pads [V-Breaks / Disc]
> o Paddles, If Needed.
> o Chain Set, If Needed.
> o Break Cables, If Needed.
> - Biker’s Gear:
> o No Helmets No Cycling
> o Go Green T-Shirts; please have at least 2 for the trip.
> o Glasses / Shades
> o Cycling Gloves
> o Proper Sports / Cycling Shoes
> o Riding Jackets
> o Skull Cap, For Cold Conditions.
> - Common Medical Kit:
> o Savlon Liquid
> o Cotton Roll
> o Band Age Roll
> o Scissors
> o Crepe Bandage
> o Regular Sticker – Bandages.
> o Pain Killer Tablets
> o Moov
> o Iodex Relief Spray
> o Energy Drink
> o Crocin / Disprine / Action 500 / Dart Tablets
> Note: The quantity for the tablets, bandages etc… can be decided later
> depending upon the no of participants.
> - Video / Photography:
> o Handy cams, At least 2.
> o Digital Cams, At least 3-4.
> o Spare Batteries / Memory Cards.
> o Tripods for cameras & Handy Cams.
> o Laptop / Netbook, At least 2
> - Accommodation: Bookings done in advance
> - Cars: At least 1
> - Route Map: Preferably a Google Map printout of the trip to be
> distributed to all cyclist.
> The above list is just a quick one.. taking this as a foundation we
> all can refine the list going forward.
> And once the dates and no of participants are fixed, we can meet for a
> general de briefer session at a place, were we can announce the trip
> details, route etc.. to all and make sure all are on the same page.
> On Oct 18, 10:46 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> > Vivek, Thanks a lot for all the initiatives you have been taking..:)
> Thats
> > been of great help.. I was also about to send the similar list across to
> > all. Now that you have already initiated the task, let's carry it
> > forward....
> > Booking for night stay has to be finalized once *all the participants
> agree
> > on the exact dates at all places and to stay for hotels* and an initial
> > amount is collected from all. I hope that an initial participation fee of
> > 2000/- per head will help in booking up the hotel rooms.. I hope all are
> ok
> > with sharing rooms.
> > Now since many were proposing to stay in tents, we may need to look for
> > options of borrowing and carrying tents right from Bangalore. Let me know
> if
> > anyone has an idea of where to get the tents from.
> > Next, let me know if anyone has an idea as to where a dedicated driver
> can
> > be searched for and what could be the amount for the 8 days driving.. The
> > driver needs to drive slow and keep up with the last person of the
> group..
> > If the group agrees, then the team mates can take turn to drive the car.
> > This will ensure rest for the driving participant and saving on the
> driver
> > cost...
> > Some riders are already volunteering to bring repair kits and medikits.
> But
> > we still need to make a detail list of the items that we need to carry in
> > each category. Any one can propose the list. We can add to the list as
> the
> > necessities come up.. :)
> > But there is something which is bothering me... *Why isn't a single lady
> on
> > the list??*.. Well, I keep hearing that there is nothing the girls can't
> do.
> > So why don't some girls also participate? I personally guarantee the
> > security of all the ladies.. :) Let's see if some girls come forward...
> :)..
> > We need to keep the arrangement for support car and Hotel reservation /
> > tenting on priority. But since we are finding that people are still
> adding
> > up to the list, I will prefer to wait another 10 days, till oct 31st to
> > decide on the possible final list of participants..
> > We need to decide on the food, medical and Repair kits on second
> priority.
> > All current participants, *Please confirm whether the dates ranging from
> > December, 18th night till 27th evening is fine*. Many have to apply for
> > leaves well in advance.. You may need to *apply for leaves from 21st to
> 24th
> > only*..
> > Anyhow, the Nandi trip was good one.. :) But it was not a test of stamina
> > and endurance. It was more of a fun ride. :) We did face a few
> challanges.
> > One of the guys fell and had to get 7 stitches below the chin. The group
> of
> > two then returned back to Bangalore. One member in a separate group of 3
> > faced a flat tyre. His team had to spend an hour running around for
> repair
> > shops...:(. Finally we couldn't make it till the top. We returned from
> the
> > base of Nandi.
> > Anyhow, as the saying goes, *All's well that ends well*. We enjoyed the
> > ride.. :)
> > Then I decided to push my limits. Monday I am again going for Nandi and
> this
> > time planning to leave from Bangalore by 4am. Hoping to make it through
> to
> > the top. Hence it will be a kind of back to back 2 days of 110 km each. A
> > good warmup for the Nilgiris ride :)
> > *All current participants, this is a request that all of you try to put
> > atleast 1 hr for cycling and join up for long rides with various teams on
> > weekends*.. Else, it will be very tough to climb the hills during the
> tour..
> > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
> > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
> > *For first timers,*
> > The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> > *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> ride
> > can directly start with mountain rides)Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22
> km
> > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > *
> > A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team
> stamina
> > and availability of time)
> > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
> > masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > I case of doubt, don't hesitate to call me :)
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230
> > On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > Dipankar,
> > > That is really great that you have decided to
Thanks for your contibution.!!! But don't feel bad, coz the route which you
have proposed is for most places a city ride or flat surface ride... Eg:-
from bangalore to mysore/ bandipur and on return leg, from ancheti to
bangalore. This makes almost half the distance on flat roads.
But if you take a look at the terrain map from the above link, you will find
that most of the currently planned ride is on western ghats / hilly rides..
Let me know what you feel.
Other participants, please look into the route plan from the link provided
above and let me know your feedback on the same.
The current plan for the trip is as given below..
Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
Day 6 - Ooty and Surrounding places
Day 7 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
Total distance 650+ kms..
Anyhow, thanks a lot for your input. Keep pitching in ideas. Lets see what
all differences we can make and make the ride much better.!!!
> Hi Dipankar & All,
> I was just thinking over the route plan we have till now for this trip
> which goes round via Hassan - Madkeri - Sultan Bathery to ooty the
> entire stretch until we are back to bangalore covers about 500kms
> which includes about 25-28 kms of cycling in ooty.
> I felt we can also take up the regular route as suggested below on
> google map, please have a chk on this one:
> Note: We can also cycle back the same route back to banaglore, ie;
> ooty <-> Mysore <-> Bangalore instead of going via mettupalayam <->
> Hosur. I this case the total Kms covered would come to 564 Kms saving
> about 100kms of ride.
> I am not sure if there is a specfic reason of having the route viw
> Hassan? also not sure if the forest gaurds allow cycles via
> Bandipur...
> Please feel free to comment....
> Regards,
> Manish Rajput
> 9886262327
> On Oct 19, 8:49 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All Bikers,
> > Updated list of participants are as listed below.
> > *Full Ride Participants*
> > 1 Dipankar Paul
> > 2 Vivek S
> > 3 Naveen P
> > 4venkatesh avula
> > 5 Pramod Bhardwaj
> > 6 Murthy
> > 7 Srikar
> > 8 Shahid Khan
> > 9 Manish Rajput
> > 10 Sashi Krishnan
> > 11 Vijay Kumar
> > 12 Rakesh Kumar D
> > 13 Shashijeevan M.P.
> > *Part of the ride participants*
> > 1 Kiran Kumar Immidi
> > 2 Mansoor Ishaq
> > As mentioned in previous mails, I feel that we may need to finalize the
> > participant list by 31st October and start with the various reservation
> and
> > other resource gathering activities seriously then onwards..
> > Anyhow I am speaking to people regarding Tenting and will keep you
> updated
> > on the same. :). I am trying to arrange for both Hotel stay and Tenting
> at
> > all locations... :). Anyone who has been to these places can provide some
> > input on the accomodation and tourist destinations.
> > Manish, Thanks for your exhaustive list of items that we may need to
> carry
> > for the trip!!! :).
> > *For first timers,*
> > The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> > *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> ride
> > can directly start with mountain rides) Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22
> km
> > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places *
> > *Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
> > A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team
> stamina
> > and availability of time)
> > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
> > masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > Anyhow, the back to back two days of Nandi trip was Great!!!.. I checked
> out
> > my stamina and enjoyed pushing the limits!!! Second day I made it to the
> > top. Planning to do back to back again next month... :)
> > I case of doubts regarding the trip, don't hesitate to call me :)
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230
> > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > > Hi Guys,
> > > I am sorry for not making it up with you all for the Nandi trip last
> > > weekend. As this was I first weekend and I wanted to meet the GGI
> > > group at Cubbon Park first.I am looking forward for the coming
> > > weekend.
> > > Dipankar, Hats off to you for pushing yourself by going again for a
> > > nandi hill trip today. That's excatly what we need to do if we have to
> > > prepare for the Nilgiris this Dec.
> > > Here is a rough check-list which I feel should be on hand for this
> > > trip.
> > > - Bikes:
> > > o Proper Functional Breaks.
> > > o “ “ Shifters.
> > > o Front and Rear Reflectors.
> > > o Well Lubricated Parts.
> > > o Full Air Pressured Tiers.
> > > o Electro Meters for Covering The Distance, If Needed.
> > > o Flash Lights, If Needed.
> > > - Personal Repair Kit:
> > > o Spare Tube & Tiers
> > > o Brake Pads [V-Breaks / Disc]
> > > o Paddles, If Needed.
> > > o Chain Set, If Needed.
> > > o Break Cables, If Needed.
> > > - Biker’s Gear:
> > > o No Helmets No Cycling
> > > o Go Green T-Shirts; please have at least 2 for the trip.
> > > o Glasses / Shades
> > > o Cycling Gloves
> > > o Proper Sports / Cycling Shoes
> > > o Riding Jackets
> > > o Skull Cap, For Cold Conditions.
> > > - Common Medical Kit:
> > > o Savlon Liquid
> > > o Cotton Roll
> > > o Band Age Roll
> > > o Scissors
> > > o Crepe Bandage
> > > o Regular Sticker – Bandages.
> > > o Pain Killer Tablets
> > > o Moov
> > > o Iodex Relief Spray
> > > o Energy Drink
> > > o Crocin / Disprine / Action 500 / Dart Tablets
> > > Note: The quantity for the tablets, bandages etc… can be decided
> later
> > > depending upon the no of participants.
> > > - Video / Photography:
> > > o Handy cams, At least 2.
> > > o Digital Cams, At least 3-4.
> > > o Spare Batteries / Memory Cards.
> > > o Tripods for cameras & Handy Cams.
> > > o Laptop / Netbook, At least 2
> > > - Accommodation: Bookings done in advance
> > > - Cars: At least 1
> > > - Route Map: Preferably a Google Map printout of the trip to be
> > > distributed to all cyclist.
> > > The above list is just a quick one.. taking this as a foundation we
> > > all can refine the list going forward.
> > > And once the dates and no of participants are fixed, we can meet for a
> > > general de briefer session at a place, were we can announce the trip
> > > details, route etc.. to all and make sure all are on the same page.
> > > On Oct 18, 10:46 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi All,
> > > > Vivek, Thanks a lot for all the initiatives you have been taking..:)
> > > Thats
> > > > been of great help.. I was also about to send the similar list across
> to
> > > > all. Now that you have already
We need to finalize the dates for the trip at the earliest so that we can
apply for the leave. *Requesting all participants to individually confirm
whether the duration of December 19th till December 27 is fine for the trip*..
The current plan is as given below.
18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms
25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
circumstances.
It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
Bangalore.
Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
Requesting everyone to please *confirm the dates by 21st afternoon*...
> Hi Dipankar,
> We should also include the needed telephone numbers for the nearest
> hospitals / police station etc...
> which is very much needed.....
> On Oct 20, 12:46 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Dipankar,
> > I agree to that... this route is a good one..
> > and I think we should go with the same one thenn :-)
> > On Oct 20, 10:33 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Manish,
> > > Click on the below link to find the current plan's map
> > > Thanks for your contibution.!!! But don't feel bad, coz the route which
> you
> > > have proposed is for most places a city ride or flat surface ride...
> Eg:-
> > > from bangalore to mysore/ bandipur and on return leg, from ancheti to
> > > bangalore. This makes almost half the distance on flat roads.
> > > But if you take a look at the terrain map from the above link, you will
> find
> > > that most of the currently planned ride is on western ghats / hilly
> rides..
> > > Let me know what you feel.
> > > Other participants, please look into the route plan from the link
> provided
> > > above and let me know your feedback on the same.
> > > The current plan for the trip is as given below..
> > > Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> ride
> > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > > Day 6 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > > Day 7 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > Total distance 650+ kms..
> > > Anyhow, thanks a lot for your input. Keep pitching in ideas. Lets see
> what
> > > all differences we can make and make the ride much better.!!!
> > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
> > > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given belowhttp://
> spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG5fNnNSbTgwZW8...
> > > Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 3:12 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > > > Hi Dipankar & All,
> > > > I was just thinking over the route plan we have till now for this
> trip
> > > > which goes round via Hassan - Madkeri - Sultan Bathery to ooty the
> > > > entire stretch until we are back to bangalore covers about 500kms
> > > > which includes about 25-28 kms of cycling in ooty.
> > > > I felt we can also take up the regular route as suggested below on
> > > > google map, please have a chk on this one:
> > > > Note: We can also cycle back the same route back to banaglore, ie;
> > > > ooty <-> Mysore <-> Bangalore instead of going via mettupalayam <->
> > > > Hosur. I this case the total Kms covered would come to 564 Kms saving
> > > > about 100kms of ride.
> > > > I am not sure if there is a specfic reason of having the route viw
> > > > Hassan? also not sure if the forest gaurds allow cycles via
> > > > Bandipur...
> > > > > As mentioned in previous mails, I feel that we may need to finalize
> the
> > > > > participant list by 31st October and start with the various
> reservation
> > > > and
> > > > > other resource gathering activities seriously then onwards..
> > > > > Anyhow I am speaking to people regarding Tenting and will keep you
> > > > updated
> > > > > on the same. :). I am trying to arrange for both Hotel stay and
> Tenting
> > > > at
> > > > > all locations... :). Anyone who has been to these places can
> provide some
> > > > > input on the accomodation and tourist destinations.
> > > > > Manish, Thanks for your exhaustive list of items that we may need
> to
> > > > carry
> > > > > for the trip!!! :).
> > > > > Everyone, Please find the checklist for the ride at the following
> link..
> > > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour
> may
> > > > > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
> > > > > *For first timers,*
> > > > > The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> > > > > *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> the
> > > > ride
> > > > > can directly start with mountain rides) Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri
> 111.22
> > > > km
> > > > > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places *
> > > > > *Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
> > > > > A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team
> > > > stamina
> > > > > and availability of time)
> > > > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
> > > > > masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > > > > Anyhow, the back to back two days of Nandi trip was Great!!!.. I
> checked
> > > > out
> > > > > my stamina and enjoyed pushing the limits!!! Second day I made it
> to the
> > > > > top. Planning to do back to back again next month... :)
> > > > > I case of doubts regarding the trip, don't hesitate to call me :)
> > > > > Regards
> > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > 9980265230
> > > > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Manish Rajput <
> mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > > > >wrote:
> > > > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > > > I am sorry for not making it up with you all for the Nandi trip
> last
> > > > > > weekend. As this was I first weekend and I wanted to meet the GGI
> > > > > > group at Cubbon Park first.I am looking forward for the coming
> > > > > > weekend.
> We need to finalize the dates for the trip at the earliest so that we can
> apply for the leave. *Requesting all participants to individually confirm
> whether the duration of December 19th till December 27 is fine for the trip*..
> The current plan is as given below.
> 18th Dec - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the ride
> can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> 19th Dec - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> 20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> 21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> 22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> 23rd Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 70 kms
> 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms
> 25th Dec - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> 26th Dec - Morning reach back to bangalore.
> We are keeping one day in buffer in case the team decides for some
> diversions or bad weather strikes in, or any other uncontrollable
> circumstances.
> It is anyway guaranteed that we will be back by 27th positively to
> Bangalore.
> Total distance 650+ kms.. + distance covered by Bus..
> Requesting everyone to please *confirm the dates by 21st afternoon*...
> On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi Dipankar,
> > We should also include the needed telephone numbers for the nearest
> > hospitals / police station etc...
> > which is very much needed.....
> > On Oct 20, 12:46 pm, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi Dipankar,
> > > I agree to that... this route is a good one..
> > > and I think we should go with the same one thenn :-)
> > > On Oct 20, 10:33 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > Click on the below link to find the current plan's map
> > > > Thanks for your contibution.!!! But don't feel bad, coz the route which
> > you
> > > > have proposed is for most places a city ride or flat surface ride...
> > Eg:-
> > > > from bangalore to mysore/ bandipur and on return leg, from ancheti to
> > > > bangalore. This makes almost half the distance on flat roads.
> > > > But if you take a look at the terrain map from the above link, you will
> > find
> > > > that most of the currently planned ride is on western ghats / hilly
> > rides..
> > > > Let me know what you feel.
> > > > Other participants, please look into the route plan from the link
> > provided
> > > > above and let me know your feedback on the same.
> > > > The current plan for the trip is as given below..
> > > > Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that the
> > ride
> > > > can directly start with mountain rides after a warmup ride..)
> > > > Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri 111.22 km
> > > > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > > > Day 6 - Ooty and Surrounding places
> > > > Day 7 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)
> > > > Total distance 650+ kms..
> > > > Anyhow, thanks a lot for your input. Keep pitching in ideas. Lets see
> > what
> > > > all differences we can make and make the ride much better.!!!
> > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour may
> > > > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given belowhttp://
> > spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG5fNnNSbTgwZW8...
> > > > Regards
> > > > Dipankar
> > > > On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 3:12 AM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> > > > > Hi Dipankar & All,
> > > > > I was just thinking over the route plan we have till now for this
> > trip
> > > > > which goes round via Hassan - Madkeri - Sultan Bathery to ooty the
> > > > > entire stretch until we are back to bangalore covers about 500kms
> > > > > which includes about 25-28 kms of cycling in ooty.
> > > > > I felt we can also take up the regular route as suggested below on
> > > > > google map, please have a chk on this one:
> > > > > Note: We can also cycle back the same route back to banaglore, ie;
> > > > > ooty <-> Mysore <-> Bangalore instead of going via mettupalayam <->
> > > > > Hosur. I this case the total Kms covered would come to 564 Kms saving
> > > > > about 100kms of ride.
> > > > > I am not sure if there is a specfic reason of having the route viw
> > > > > Hassan? also not sure if the forest gaurds allow cycles via
> > > > > Bandipur...
> > > > > > As mentioned in previous mails, I feel that we may need to finalize
> > the
> > > > > > participant list by 31st October and start with the various
> > reservation
> > > > > and
> > > > > > other resource gathering activities seriously then onwards..
> > > > > > Anyhow I am speaking to people regarding Tenting and will keep you
> > > > > updated
> > > > > > on the same. :). I am trying to arrange for both Hotel stay and
> > Tenting
> > > > > at
> > > > > > all locations... :). Anyone who has been to these places can
> > provide some
> > > > > > input on the accomodation and tourist destinations.
> > > > > > Manish, Thanks for your exhaustive list of items that we may need
> > to
> > > > > carry
> > > > > > for the trip!!! :).
> > > > > > Everyone, Please find the checklist for the ride at the following
> > link..
> > > > > > Those who wish to join up for part of the tour or the whole tour
> > may
> > > > > > register by filling the form by clicking on the link given below
> > > > > > *For first timers,*
> > > > > > The agreed upon plan for the trip has been updated as given below..
> > > > > > *Day 0 - By bus to Hassan (Night journey on 18th, Friday, so that
> > the
> > > > > ride
> > > > > > can directly start with mountain rides) Day 1 - Hassan - Madikeri
> > 111.22
> > > > > km
> > > > > > Day 2 - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
> > > > > > Day 3 - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
> > > > > > Day 4 - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
> > > > > > Day 5 - Ooty and Surrounding places *
> > > > > > *Day 6 - Ooty - Mysore 124.58 km (Mysore to Bangalore by bus)*
> > > > > > A Possible Diversion is the blue mountain trail (Depending on team
> > > > > stamina
> > > > > > and availability of time)
> > > > > > Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty->
> > > > > > masinagudi->nanjangudu->Mysore
> > > > > > Anyhow, the back to back two days of Nandi trip was Great!!!.. I
> > checked
> > > > > out
> > > > > > my stamina and enjoyed pushing the limits!!! Second day I made it
> > to the
> > > > > > top. Planning to do back to back again next month... :)
> > > > > > I case of doubts regarding the trip, don't hesitate to call me :)
> > > > > > Regards
> > > > > > Dipankar
> > > > > > 9980265230
> > > > > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Manish Rajput <
> > mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > > > > >wrote:
> > > > > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > > > > I am sorry for not making it up with you all for the Nandi trip
> > last
> > > > > > > weekend. As this was I first weekend and I wanted to meet the GGI
> > > > > > > group at Cubbon Park first.I am looking
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