Gr8 to hear that Pramod!!!. Even I got their invitation 2 days back but I
dropped out. Coz I think we got some good plans for our own nilgiris and
blue mountain rides..
Anyhow I am waiting to hear from you regarding your final decision..
Regards
Dipankar
On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Pramod Bhardwaj
<pramodbhard...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> Regards,
> Pramod
> On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All Riders,
> > 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*...
> > 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...
> > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we are
> going
> > by our bikes.
> > 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
Hi all,
I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
a concrete way...
I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
there were so many people
queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
or Blue Hills Trail). But I
would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
trail' goes cold due to insufficient
people participation.
So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
help others to make a decision.
Srikar
On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> Regards,
> Pramod
> On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All Riders,
> > 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
Hi all,
I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
a concrete way...
I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
there were so many people
queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
or Blue Hills Trail). But I
would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
trail' goes cold due to insufficient
people participation.
So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
help others to make a decision.
Srikar
On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> Regards,
> Pramod
> On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All Riders,
> > 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
That's true Srikar. I agree with you completely.... People are responding
really slow. :( :(
One thing that I can guarantee you is that I am going separately whether a
team materialises or not.... I am buying a wildcraft bag, tent and sleeping
bag in couple of weeks. I have been expecting a good number of people
dropping off by December citing various reasons of their own.
I am in even if everyone else drops out... and thats my final decision...
As far as TFN is concerned, I can gurantee all that you will be getting a
call from TFN if you are still waiting in a queue or have not registered
yet... :). So go ahead and register guys... !!! You will surely enjoy with
TFN if you are ready to pitch in 18,000 rs in form of Donation.....
Call me up in case you need any clarification on the Nilgiris and Blue
mountain ride...
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM, srikar <srikar2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
> a concrete way...
> I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
> there were so many people
> queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
> I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
> or Blue Hills Trail). But I
> would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
> trail' goes cold due to insufficient
> people participation.
> So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
> help others to make a decision.
> Srikar
> On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Folks,
> > Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> > it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> > Regards,
> > Pramod
> > On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi All Riders,
> > > 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*...
> > > 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...
> > > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we are
> going
> > > by our bikes.
> > > 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.!!!
> > > > > > 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
> 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
Murthy is riding with us and is providing his Santro as a support vehicle!!
:).. Thanks a lot Murthy.!!!
There is an open offer to all guys. Murthy would like to have someone
volenteer for driving during the ride. The person need not pay any amount
for travel and stay. May be he has to bear up with the food expences. Any
one for a free enjoyment of the whole Trip????.. Let your friends know abt
the same....
The confirmed Participants are as listed below
1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
2. Srikar
3. Manish Rajput
4. Sashi Krishnan
5. Dipankar Paul
6. Rakesh Kumar D
7. Shashijeevan M.P.
We have good small group to start with and hope so that we can enjoy the
ride.
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..
*Financials*
We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than that.
So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride.... :)
:) :)
Best Wishes
Dipankar
9980265230
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Naveen Paliwal <naveen.pali...@gmail.com>wrote:
Murthy is riding with us and is providing his Santro as a support vehicle!!
:).. Thanks a lot Murthy.!!!
There is an open offer to all guys. Murthy would like to have someone
volenteer for driving during the ride. The person need not pay any amount
for travel and stay. May be he has to bear up with the food expences. Any
one for a free enjoyment of the whole Trip????.. Let your friends know abt
the same....
The confirmed Participants are as listed below
1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
2. Srikar
3. Manish Rajput
4. Sashi Krishnan
5. Dipankar Paul
6. Rakesh Kumar D
7. Shashijeevan M.P
8. Naveen P.
We have good small group to start with and hope so that we can enjoy the
ride.
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..
*Financials*
We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than that.
So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride.... :)
:) :)
Guys,
- I have already applied leave
- I have postponed few pesonal commitments
- I have started taking stairs to the 14th floor
- I am cycling other western ghats trails as a run up
- Doing this stretch is super important milestone in my life's journey
Come what may, I will be doing this stretch. I just need a company to
getinto the wilderness since I have not encountered any wildife as
close as in this stretch
:-)
cheers,
Vivek
On Oct 21, 6:40 pm, Sashi Krishnan <sashikrish...@gmail.com> wrote:
As mentioned before I am riding and will confirm in the next few days
if I can get my friend to join in too.
Prefer to ride only the following legs:
20th Dec - Madkeri - Irupu 79.77 km
21st Dec - Irupu - Sultanbathery 69.56 km
22nd Dec - Sultanbathery - Ooty 90.60 km
Cheers
MITR
On Oct 21, 8:32 pm, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Guys,
> - I have already applied leave
> - I have postponed few pesonal commitments
> - I have started taking stairs to the 14th floor
> - I am cycling other western ghats trails as a run up
> - Doing this stretch is super important milestone in my life's journey
> Come what may, I will be doing this stretch. I just need a company to
> getinto the wilderness since I have not encountered any wildife as
> close as in this stretch
> :-)
> cheers,
> Vivek
> On Oct 21, 6:40 pm, Sashi Krishnan <sashikrish...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Dipankar,
> > I am in for the "Blue Mountains Ride" for the dates you have mentioned.
Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
start!!!
I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you are
plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few legs!...But
I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with me
if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b arranged...
Regards,
Shubratha.M
9379095315
On Oct 19, 8:49 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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..
I want to do the singapore half ironman in 2011. i am good at both running
and swimming but need help for biking. I am a complee beginner. I was
thinking of buying somethng in the starting range before getting a road
bike. Can you help me with it please?
On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM, srikar <srikar2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
> a concrete way...
> I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
> there were so many people
> queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
> I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
> or Blue Hills Trail). But I
> would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
> trail' goes cold due to insufficient
> people participation.
> So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
> help others to make a decision.
> Srikar
> On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Folks,
> > Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> > it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> > Regards,
> > Pramod
> > On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi All Riders,
> > > 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*...
> > > 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...
> > > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we are
> going
> > > by our bikes.
> > > 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.!!!
> > > > > > 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
> 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..
> I want to do the singapore half ironman in 2011. i am good at both running
> and swimming but need help for biking. I am a complee beginner. I was
> thinking of buying somethng in the starting range before getting a road
> bike. Can you help me with it please?
> Thanks
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM, srikar <srikar2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
>> a concrete way...
>> I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
>> there were so many people
>> queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
>> I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
>> or Blue Hills Trail). But I
>> would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
>> trail' goes cold due to insufficient
>> people participation.
>> So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
>> help others to make a decision.
>> Srikar
>> On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Folks,
>> > Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
>> > it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
>> > Regards,
>> > Pramod
>> > On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > Hi All Riders,
>> > > 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*...
>> > > 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...
>> > > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we are
>> going
>> > > by our bikes.
>> > > 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.!!!
>> > > > > > 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
>> 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
Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy work-load during
the last week. :(
The confirmed Participants are as listed below
1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
2. Manish Rajput
3. Sashi Krishnan
4. Dipankar Paul
5. Rakesh Kumar D
6. Shashijeevan M.P.
7. Naveen P
8. Vivek S
9. Sailesh Vunnam
Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
1. Mansoor Ishaq
2. Vinay.S
Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st Female
participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the end.. ;)
Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I just hope
that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates work out
for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you will surely
get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could provide
us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now, we can
go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in the
final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may need to
start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!! If you
have any queries, let me know..
Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I suppose
bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and got the
leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride as well
as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will end any
kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the ride
will ever materialise!!!.
Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we can
load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa, Airavata, or
private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to 50 rs.
The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has been
confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that he
regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to drive
the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his photographer
friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will also get
ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is any good /
professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at the
earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
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 (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley National
Park->ooty*)
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..
*Financials*
We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than that!!!!
So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride.... :)
:) :)
On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
> Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
> start!!!
> I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
> do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you are
> plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
> exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few legs!...But
> I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
> Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with me
> if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b arranged...
> Regards,
> Shubratha.M
> 9379095315
> 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
> That's true Srikar. I agree with you completely.... People are responding
> really slow. :( :(
> One thing that I can guarantee you is that I am going separately whether a
> team materialises or not.... I am buying a wildcraft bag, tent and sleeping
> bag in couple of weeks. I have been expecting a good number of people
> dropping off by December citing various reasons of their own.
> I am in even if everyone else drops out... and thats my final decision...
> As far as TFN is concerned, I can gurantee all that you will be getting a
> call from TFN if you are still waiting in a queue or have not registered
> yet... :). So go ahead and register guys... !!! You will surely enjoy with
> TFN if you are ready to pitch in 18,000 rs in form of Donation.....
> Call me up in case you need any clarification on the Nilgiris and Blue
> mountain ride...
> Regards
> Dipankar
> 9980265230
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM, srikar <srikar2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
> > a concrete way...
> > I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
> > there were so many people
> > queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
> > I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
> > or Blue Hills Trail). But I
> > would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
> > trail' goes cold due to insufficient
> > people participation.
> > So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
> > help others to make a decision.
> > Srikar
> > On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Folks,
> > > Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> > > it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> > > Regards,
> > > Pramod
> > > On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi All Riders,
> > > > 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*...
> > > > 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...
> > > > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we are
> > going
> > > > by our bikes.
> > > > 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.!!!
> > > > > > > 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
> > 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...
Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride this
Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and her
kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car can
double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
Regards
Dipankar
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Hi Dipankar,
> Great to see some girls coming in..
> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
> will be joining us :-)
> Regards,
> Manish
> 9886262327
> ~Never Say Die~
> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi all riders,
> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy work-load
> during
> > the last week. :(
> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
> > 2. Manish Rajput
> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
> > 4. Dipankar Paul
> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
> > 7. Naveen P
> > 8. Vivek S
> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > 2. Vinay.S
> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st Female
> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the end..
> ;)
> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I just
> hope
> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates work
> out
> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you will
> surely
> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
> provide
> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now, we
> can
> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in the
> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may need to
> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!! If
> you
> > have any queries, let me know..
> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I suppose
> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and got
> the
> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride as
> well
> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will end any
> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the ride
> > will ever materialise!!!.
> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we can
> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa, Airavata,
> or
> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to 50
> rs.
> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has been
> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that he
> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
> drive
> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his photographer
> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will also
> get
> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is any
> good /
> > professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at the
> > earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
> > 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
> (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley
> National
> > Park->ooty*)
> > 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..
> > *Financials*
> > We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
> > calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than that!!!!
> > So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
> > practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride....
> :)
> > :) :)
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230
> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
> > > Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
> > > start!!!
> > > I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
> > > do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you are
> > > plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
> > > exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few legs!...But
> > > I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
> > > Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with me
> > > if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b arranged...
> > > Regards,
> > > Shubratha.M
> > > 9379095315
> > > On Oct 19, 8:49 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hi All Bikers,
> > > > 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.
as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley and
there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is longer
one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in the
past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea if
the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or aruvikarai -
they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios places
can help.
thanks
pradeep
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
> confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride this
> Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
> During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and her
> kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car can
> double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> Regards
> Dipankar
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Hi Dipankar,
>> Great to see some girls coming in..
>> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
>> will be joining us :-)
>> Regards,
>> Manish
>> 9886262327
>> ~Never Say Die~
>> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi all riders,
>> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy work-load
>> during
>> > the last week. :(
>> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
>> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
>> > 2. Manish Rajput
>> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
>> > 4. Dipankar Paul
>> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
>> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
>> > 7. Naveen P
>> > 8. Vivek S
>> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
>> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
>> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
>> > 2. Vinay.S
>> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st Female
>> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
>> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the end..
>> ;)
>> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I just
>> hope
>> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates work
>> out
>> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you will
>> surely
>> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
>> provide
>> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now, we
>> can
>> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in the
>> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may need to
>> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!! If
>> you
>> > have any queries, let me know..
>> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I suppose
>> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
>> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and got
>> the
>> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride as
>> well
>> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will end
>> any
>> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
>> ride
>> > will ever materialise!!!.
>> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we can
>> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa, Airavata,
>> or
>> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to 50
>> rs.
>> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has been
>> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that he
>> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
>> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
>> drive
>> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
>> photographer
>> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will also
>> get
>> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is any
>> good /
>> > professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at the
>> > earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
>> > 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
>> (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
>> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley
>> National
>> > Park->ooty*)
>> > 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..
>> > We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
>> > calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than
>> that!!!!
>> > So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
>> > practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride....
>> :)
>> > :) :)
>> > Regards
>> > Dipankar
>> > 9980265230
>> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > > Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
>> > > Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
>> > > start!!!
>> > > I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
>> > > do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you are
>> > > plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
>> > > exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few legs!...But
>> > > I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
>> > > Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with me
>> > > if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b arranged...
>> > > > 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!!! :).
>> > > > 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
Gandhi in dhoti clad always travelled in a cycle and he always gave lift to
ladies when they asked him for a lift... that is what I heard....But Ghandhi
used a ladies cycle..wondering how he was able to make the ladies sit in the
front.
> i am going for dec 21 to jan 1 st (i got leave for that week). if in
> any case you decide to difer by 1 wk i can join.
> On Oct 21, 6:25 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > That's true Srikar. I agree with you completely.... People are responding
> > really slow. :( :(
> > One thing that I can guarantee you is that I am going separately whether
> a
> > team materialises or not.... I am buying a wildcraft bag, tent and
> sleeping
> > bag in couple of weeks. I have been expecting a good number of people
> > dropping off by December citing various reasons of their own.
> > I am in even if everyone else drops out... and thats my final decision...
> > As far as TFN is concerned, I can gurantee all that you will be getting a
> > call from TFN if you are still waiting in a queue or have not registered
> > yet... :). So go ahead and register guys... !!! You will surely enjoy
> with
> > TFN if you are ready to pitch in 18,000 rs in form of Donation.....
> > Call me up in case you need any clarification on the Nilgiris and Blue
> > mountain ride...
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > 9980265230
> > On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM, srikar <srikar2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi all,
> > > I have no idea what's going on here? No one seems to be responding in
> > > a concrete way...
> > > I too got an invite from TFN. Actually was surprised to get it as
> > > there were so many people
> > > queuing for it considering that I registered pretty late.
> > > I am very much interested in going for this December trip (be it TFN
> > > or Blue Hills Trail). But I
> > > would feel very bad if I drop out from TFN & then 'Blue Mountain
> > > trail' goes cold due to insufficient
> > > people participation.
> > > So people please speak up. Who are coming & who are not. This would
> > > help others to make a decision.
> > > Srikar
> > > On Oct 20, 6:21 pm, Pramod Bhardwaj <pramodbhard...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Folks,
> > > > Saturday I rcvd the invitation for the TFN and i'm thinking of taking
> > > > it. I'll keep this thread posted of my final decision.
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Pramod
> > > > On Oct 20, 3:30 pm, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Hi All Riders,
> > > > > 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*...
> > > > > 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...
> > > > > Click on the below link to find the tentative route map which we
> are
> > > going
> > > > > by our bikes.
> > > > > 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.!!!
> > > > > > > > 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
> > > 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...
Sorry to say that some IDIOT "*BOBBY IYER*" has sent a nonsense message to
the thread.. Requesting all to ignore the message and if possible,
Moderators, ban him from sending any message to the group.
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 10:57 PM, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> please confirm the following.
> as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley and
> there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is longer
> one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in the
> past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
> other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
> that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea if
> the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or aruvikarai -
> they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios places
> can help.
> thanks
> pradeep
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Hi Manish,
>> Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
>> confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride this
>> Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
>> During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and her
>> kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car can
>> double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
>> Regards
>> Dipankar
>> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> Hi Dipankar,
>>> Great to see some girls coming in..
>>> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
>>> will be joining us :-)
>>> Regards,
>>> Manish
>>> 9886262327
>>> ~Never Say Die~
>>> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > Hi all riders,
>>> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy work-load
>>> during
>>> > the last week. :(
>>> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
>>> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
>>> > 2. Manish Rajput
>>> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
>>> > 4. Dipankar Paul
>>> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
>>> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
>>> > 7. Naveen P
>>> > 8. Vivek S
>>> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
>>> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
>>> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
>>> > 2. Vinay.S
>>> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st Female
>>> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
>>> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the end..
>>> ;)
>>> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I just
>>> hope
>>> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates work
>>> out
>>> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you will
>>> surely
>>> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
>>> provide
>>> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now, we
>>> can
>>> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in the
>>> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may need
>>> to
>>> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!! If
>>> you
>>> > have any queries, let me know..
>>> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I suppose
>>> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
>>> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and got
>>> the
>>> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride as
>>> well
>>> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will end
>>> any
>>> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
>>> ride
>>> > will ever materialise!!!.
>>> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we
>>> can
>>> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa, Airavata,
>>> or
>>> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to 50
>>> rs.
>>> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has been
>>> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that he
>>> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
>>> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
>>> drive
>>> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
>>> photographer
>>> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will
>>> also get
>>> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is any
>>> good /
>>> > professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at the
>>> > earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
>>> > 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
>>> (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
>>> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
>>> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley
>>> National
>>> > Park->ooty*)
>>> > 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..
>>> > We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
>>> > calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than
>>> that!!!!
>>> > So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
>>> > practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride....
>>> :)
>>> > :) :)
>>> > Regards
>>> > Dipankar
>>> > 9980265230
>>> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > > Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
>>> > > Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
>>> > > start!!!
>>> > > I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
>>> > > do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you
>>> are
>>> > > plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
>>> > > exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few
>>> legs!...But
>>> > > I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
>>> > > Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with
>>> me
>>> > > if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b
>>> arranged...
>>> > > > 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
All,
I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
what do you people think?
cheers,
Vivek
On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley and
> there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is longer
> one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in the
> past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
> other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
> that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea if
> the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or aruvikarai -
> they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios places
> can help.
> thanks
> pradeep
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi Manish,
> > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
> > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride this
> > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
> > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and her
> > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car can
> > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > Regards
> > Dipankar
> > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com>wrote:
> >> Hi Dipankar,
> >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
> >> will be joining us :-)
> >> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hi all riders,
> >> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy work-load
> >> during
> >> > the last week. :(
> >> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
> >> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
> >> > 2. Manish Rajput
> >> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
> >> > 4. Dipankar Paul
> >> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
> >> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
> >> > 7. Naveen P
> >> > 8. Vivek S
> >> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
> >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> >> > 2. Vinay.S
> >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st Female
> >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
> >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the end..
> >> ;)
> >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I just
> >> hope
> >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates work
> >> out
> >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you will
> >> surely
> >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
> >> provide
> >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now, we
> >> can
> >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in the
> >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may need to
> >> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!! If
> >> you
> >> > have any queries, let me know..
> >> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I suppose
> >> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> >> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and got
> >> the
> >> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride as
> >> well
> >> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will end
> >> any
> >> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
> >> ride
> >> > will ever materialise!!!.
> >> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we can
> >> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa, Airavata,
> >> or
> >> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to 50
> >> rs.
> >> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has been
> >> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that he
> >> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
> >> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
> >> drive
> >> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
> >> photographer
> >> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will also
> >> get
> >> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is any
> >> good /
> >> > professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at the
> >> > earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
> >> > 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
> >> (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> >> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
> >> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley
> >> National
> >> > Park->ooty*)
> >> > 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..
> >> > We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the current
> >> > calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than
> >> that!!!!
> >> > So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone starts
> >> > practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the ride....
> >> :)
> >> > :) :)
> >> > Regards
> >> > Dipankar
> >> > 9980265230
> >> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
> >> > > Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for a
> >> > > start!!!
> >> > > I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation arrangements! I
> >> > > do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you are
> >> > > plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If my
> >> > > exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few legs!...But
> >> > > I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
> >> > > Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch with me
> >> > > if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b arranged...
> >> > > > 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!!! :).
> >> > > > 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
Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
finalise the participants for the trip.
Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now for
the ride.
Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move on
towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to contribute a
minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation and
vehicle booking.
Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
team strength) - 25000
(I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km is
minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
2. One Support Car - 10000
3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering 300
rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and glucose
etc 5000 - 10000..
Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and other
expenses.
Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000 for
8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
Name :- Dipankar Paul
Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
Branch :- Maleshwaram
Acc No:- 007801528133
Amount:- 5000/-
In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below mentioned
activities
1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable en
route.
5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to be
relevant for the ride.
Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up anything
that I might have missed out.
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 (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley National
Park->ooty)
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..
On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
> I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> what do you people think?
> cheers,
> Vivek
> On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > please confirm the following.
> > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley
> and
> > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> longer
> > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in
> the
> > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
> > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
> > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea
> if
> > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> aruvikarai -
> > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> places
> > can help.
> > thanks
> > pradeep
> > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > Hi Manish,
> > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
> > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride
> this
> > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
> > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and
> her
> > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car
> can
> > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
> > >> will be joining us :-)
> > >> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >> > Hi all riders,
> > >> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy
> work-load
> > >> during
> > >> > the last week. :(
> > >> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
> > >> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
> > >> > 2. Manish Rajput
> > >> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
> > >> > 4. Dipankar Paul
> > >> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
> > >> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
> > >> > 7. Naveen P
> > >> > 8. Vivek S
> > >> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
> > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> Female
> > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
> > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the
> end..
> > >> ;)
> > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I
> just
> > >> hope
> > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates
> work
> > >> out
> > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you
> will
> > >> surely
> > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
> > >> provide
> > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now,
> we
> > >> can
> > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in
> the
> > >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may
> need to
> > >> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!!
> If
> > >> you
> > >> > have any queries, let me know..
> > >> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I
> suppose
> > >> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> > >> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and
> got
> > >> the
> > >> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride
> as
> > >> well
> > >> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will
> end
> > >> any
> > >> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
> > >> ride
> > >> > will ever materialise!!!.
> > >> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we
> can
> > >> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa,
> Airavata,
> > >> or
> > >> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to
> 50
> > >> rs.
> > >> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has
> been
> > >> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that
> he
> > >> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
> > >> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
> > >> drive
> > >> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
> > >> photographer
> > >> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will
> also
> > >> get
> > >> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is
> any
> > >> good /
> > >> > professional photographer willing to volunteer,
On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
> I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> what do you people think?
> cheers,
> Vivek
> On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > please confirm the following.
> > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley
> and
> > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> longer
> > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in
> the
> > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
> > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
> > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea
> if
> > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> aruvikarai -
> > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> places
> > can help.
> > thanks
> > pradeep
> > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > Hi Manish,
> > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
> > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride
> this
> > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
> > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and
> her
> > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car
> can
> > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > Regards
> > > Dipankar
> > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
> > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
> > >> will be joining us :-)
> > >> On Oct 26, 11:22 am, Dipankar Paul <pauldipankar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >> > Hi all riders,
> > >> > Sorry for a long delay in my response. Was held up by heavy
> work-load
> > >> during
> > >> > the last week. :(
> > >> > The confirmed Participants are as listed below
> > >> > 1. Murthy (Providing his Santro.)
> > >> > 2. Manish Rajput
> > >> > 3. Sashi Krishnan
> > >> > 4. Dipankar Paul
> > >> > 5. Rakesh Kumar D
> > >> > 6. Shashijeevan M.P.
> > >> > 7. Naveen P
> > >> > 8. Vivek S
> > >> > 9. Sailesh Vunnam
> > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> Female
> > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
> > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the
> end..
> > >> ;)
> > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I
> just
> > >> hope
> > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates
> work
> > >> out
> > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you
> will
> > >> surely
> > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
> > >> provide
> > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now,
> we
> > >> can
> > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in
> the
> > >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may
> need to
> > >> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!!
> If
> > >> you
> > >> > have any queries, let me know..
> > >> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I
> suppose
> > >> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> > >> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and
> got
> > >> the
> > >> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride
> as
> > >> well
> > >> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will
> end
> > >> any
> > >> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
> > >> ride
> > >> > will ever materialise!!!.
> > >> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we
> can
> > >> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa,
> Airavata,
> > >> or
> > >> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to
> 50
> > >> rs.
> > >> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has
> been
> > >> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that
> he
> > >> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
> > >> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
> > >> drive
> > >> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
> > >> photographer
> > >> > friends are ready to volunteer for driving the car since, they will
> also
> > >> get
> > >> > ample amount of time to do nature Photography!!.. So, If there is
> any
> > >> good /
> > >> > professional photographer willing to volunteer, please confirm at
> the
> > >> > earliest, else the option will be given to Sailesh's friend :)...
> > >> > 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
> > >> (*Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> > >> > of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty*)
> > >> > 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (*Ooty->Silent Valley
> > >> National
> > >> > Park->ooty*)
> > >> > 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..
> > >> > We are expecting everyone to pitch in about 5000/-. Though the
> current
> > >> > calculations show that the final figures may be much lesser than
> > >> that!!!!
> > >> > So.. Cheer up guys!!!!. The ride is on!!! I wish that everyone
> starts
> > >> > practicing well so that they can improve their stamina for the
> ride....
> > >> :)
> > >> > :) :)
> > >> > Regards
> > >> > Dipankar
> > >> > 9980265230
> > >> > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM, shubratha <shubratha...@gmail.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> > > Here goes D 1st Lady responding tp the mail chain.... :)
> > >> > > Great Going Guyz...a group of 15 going for sure is pretty good for
> a
> > >> > > start!!!
> > >> > > I can help you wid the Hiring of tents & Accomodation
> arrangements! I
> > >> > > do not own a bike & have a few exams scheduled during the week you
> are
> > >> > > plannin the ride!otheriwse I wud have surely joined the Gang! If
> my
> > >> > > exam dates dont clash then I may join in between for a few
> legs!...But
> > >> > > I havent crossed more than 30 Kms in a stretch... :)
> > >> > > Once the participants are confirmed, Dipankar can get in touch
> with me
> > >> > > if he needs help for the tents & accomodation that has 2 b
> arranged...
> > >> > > > 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
> Sorry to say that I was too much tied up with work and hence could not
> follow up with the thread for more than a week.. Now its high time to
> finalise the participants for the trip.
> Here is the tentative list of participants who have stick on till now for
> the ride.
> Based on majority demand of participants to finalise the list and move on
> towards the organisation of the ride, I request all members to contribute a
> minimum of Rs 5000/- towards the tour. This will help us in accomodation and
> vehicle booking.
> Expences expected for the tour are as given below.
> 1. One Tempo Traveler to carry all luggage/tents (Depending on the final
> team strength) - 25000
> (I called up one renting agency and they told that 250 km at 9 rs/km is
> minimum distance and rate we must pay per day)
> 2. One Support Car - 10000
> 3. a. If all days in hotel, (if abt 12 members are coming) - 20000
> b. if all days in camps (if abt 12 members are coming, considering 300
> rs rent per 4 men tent) - 12000
> 4. Some minimum emergency repair kits, First Aids, electrolytes and glucose
> etc 5000 - 10000..
> Please note that every participant is requested to carry an extra amount
> upto rs 2000 or more during the trip to take care of daily food and other
> expenses.
> Hence as we can see, the total expences can come anywhere between 40,000 for
> 8 members to 70,000 for 20 members, averaging 4000 to 5000 per head.
> Requesting all to transfer the necessary funds at the earliest to
> Name :- Dipankar Paul
> Bank Name:- ICICI Bank
> Branch :- Maleshwaram
> Acc No:- 007801528133
> Amount:- 5000/-
> In case of any doubt, feel free to call me up anytime.
> I also need the participants to volunteer for some of the below mentioned
> activities
> 1. Gathering Hotel Reservation Info.
> 2. Gathering Info abt Tent Renting Sources.
> 3. Gathering Info abt Tempo Traveler Rental
> 4. Listing Info abt all possible Emergency nos and hospitals avalilable en
> route.
> 5. Organising individual and/or Group practice and training for the trip
> like riding for Nandi Hills etc..
> 6. Providing any kind of valuable input regarding anything that seems to be
> relevant for the ride.
> Please feel free to correct me regarding any point and do add up anything
> that I might have missed out.
> 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 (Ooty->coonor->Mettupalyam(End
> of blue mountain)->kotagiri->ooty)
> 24th Dec - Ooty and Surrounding places 60 kms (Ooty->Silent Valley National
> Park->ooty)
> 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..
> Dipankar
> 9980265230On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM, soloTreker <viveksa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > All,
> > I think it is time to freeze the list and start working out the
> > details like hotel bookings, camping gears, camping sites etc.....
> > what do you people think?
> > cheers,
> > Vivek
> > On Oct 26, 10:27 pm, Baeuar X <bae...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > please confirm the following.
> > > as far as i know there is only a trek route from ooty to silent valley
> > and
> > > there is lots of restrictions entering the sanctury. other route is
> > longer
> > > one (mettupalayam-coimbatore-mannarkad-mukkali). if anyone went here in
> > the
> > > past can confirm. also confirm where the tents can be pitched in ooty and
> > > other places (ooty is screwed up by commercial and private establishments
> > > that there is no inch of free space there :-) ).it could be a good idea
> > if
> > > the stay can be somewhat donhill to ooty (connor or lovedale or
> > aruvikarai -
> > > they are more beautiful and less crowded). anyone familiar with thios
> > places
> > > can help.
> > > thanks
> > > pradeep
> > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Dipankar Paul <
> > pauldipankar...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > > Hi Manish,
> > > > Great News that your wife can join us!!! Even Sowjanya has given her
> > > > confirmation for the Nilgiris ride and will be coming for nandi ride
> > this
> > > > Sunday.... Hope that you can also join up on sunday with your wife.. :)
> > > > During Nilgiris Ride, Sowjanya's Husband will be driving their car and
> > her
> > > > kid will also be accompanying her.. That's a good news coz their car
> > can
> > > > double up as a support car in case of emergency!!! :)
> > > > Regards
> > > > Dipankar
> > > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM, Manish Rajput <mywebtai...@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> > > >> Hi Dipankar,
> > > >> Great to see some girls coming in..
> > > >> I believe if everything goes fine and leaves are avaliable my wife too
> > > >> will be joining us :-)
> > > >> > Part of the route riders (will join in for a 2-3 days): -
> > > >> > 1. Mansoor Ishaq
> > > >> > 2. Vinay.S
> > > >> > Any way, if everything goes well, We are about to get the *1st
> > Female
> > > >> > participant *for the ride!!!!. Let's welcome Sowjanya Shetty, to the
> > > >> > group!!!.... I just hope that she doesn't change her plans by the
> > end..
> > > >> ;)
> > > >> > Shubratha, true to say that you were the first girl to reply!!. I
> > just
> > > >> hope
> > > >> > that we can have you on the tour with us. Let me know if the dates
> > work
> > > >> out
> > > >> > for you anytime. Moreover with Sowjanya expected to join us, you
> > will
> > > >> surely
> > > >> > get a lady companion for the ride!!.. It would be nice if you could
> > > >> provide
> > > >> > us with some input regarding tenting and accommodation.. As of now,
> > we
> > > >> can
> > > >> > go ahead with keeping into consideration of about 12 -15 members in
> > the
> > > >> > final ride plan which may include some ladies/girls too.. We may
> > need to
> > > >> > start finalising the accomodation part now or else it may get late!!
> > If
> > > >> you
> > > >> > have any queries, let me know..
> > > >> > Regarding the bike, as you mentioned that you don't have one, I
> > suppose
> > > >> > bikes will be available at quite affordable rates for rent...
> > > >> > FYI, I as well as many other participants have already applied and
> > got
> > > >> the
> > > >> > leaves approved!! So there is no chance of cancellation of the ride
> > as
> > > >> well
> > > >> > as no change in dates, even in near future.. :). I hope this will
> > end
> > > >> any
> > > >> > kind of confusion/doubt in the minds of people regarding whether the
> > > >> ride
> > > >> > will ever materialise!!!.
> > > >> > Regarding reaching Hassan, as many have put forward their doubts, we
> > can
> > > >> > load our bikes in any of the state transport buses (Rajhamsa,
> > Airavata,
> > > >> or
> > > >> > private bus operators) and the charge for it is can range from 30 to
> > 50
> > > >> rs.
> > > >> > The luggage and the bikes will be taken care of nicely.. This has
> > been
> > > >> > confirmed by one of the participants (Sorry I missed his name), that
> > he
> > > >> > regularly transports his bike on the buses for long distances!!!....
> > > >> > Sailesh Vunnam has proposed that his friend is ready to volunteer to
> > > >> drive
> > > >> > the car. I was speaking to one someone who proposed that his
> > > >> photographer
After 8 days of riding, 600 or 650 kms is not going to make any difference.
The buffer is kept coz I am personally planning to do Mysore to Bangalore by
bike on the last day after reaching Mysore.:) This may end up adding 130 km+
to the trip.. Others can join up with me too or else bus / tempo traveler is
planned to pick and drop from Mysore to Bangalore. :)
Secondly, I called up one renting agency regarding tempo traveller and they
told that 250 km at 9 rs/km + 250rs as Bata is minimum distance and rate we
must pay per day. The whole trip starting from Bangalore and ending at
Bangalore is abt 900+kms. If anyone can let me know abt a cheaper source of
tempo traveller, feel free to contribute.. :)
Do let us know the info that you get from Wildcraft..
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