Bike Ride: Mettur Circuit

The route map - 565Km of meditating on two wheels. My usual Spring ride called the "Ides of march Ride", though sometimes it happens in April. For some reason spring isn't really here. Pretty much no flower laden trees. That was one of three disappointments I had on this ride. I started a little late...

Bike Ride: Mettur Circuit – Pictures

Bike Ride: Bangalore Backroads – North East of Bangalore

Ride Map. A ride after a long time. Just wanted to hit the roads, going no where and just enjoying the countryside. Confident Aamoon on Kolar Road Light trials at Confident Aamoon Left around 0530 and took the 1st short break at Confident Aamoon. Sun was just rising in front and I was hoping for...

Kumaon Wanderings : Darma Valley – Day 5 (Lohaghat to Nainital)

Last day of the ride. I planned to leave early and reach home by lunch time. Lohaghat to Nainital Lohaghat market Lohaghat market was starting to get alive when I left. Turning towards Devidhura, I quickly left Lohaghat behind. There was low lying fog between the mountains and sun was just rising behind me. Foggy...

Kumaon Wanderings : Darma Valley – Day 4 (Munsyari to Lohaghat)

The morning in Munsyari was disappointing. There were clouds all over. Several times I peeped out of my window, hoping to see clear skies but to no avail. Munsyari to Lohaghat Eventually I stepped out into the terrace and waiting for luck to change. However that was not to be. I drank two cups of...

Kumaon Wanderings : Darma Valley – Day 3 (Dantu to Munsyari)

As usual I woke up before 0500 and snuggled in the quilt for a while. Around 0530, I dressed, packed and stepped out hoping for a clear sunrise. Things looked promising, though there were a few clouds. Ride Map for the day Glowing cloud formation over the Panchachuli Peaks First rays of light on the...