Instead of using ATM's etc, why not use a proper GPS receiver like GARMIN? It should give u far more accurate info on average speed, distance covered, time etc which cannot be tampered with? Dont the IBA rules allow this? As for ATMs at Puzhal there is only one AXIS BANK ATM AFAIK here - Axis Bank ATM Puzhal|Axis Bank ATM Chennai|Axis Bank ATM Velammal Engineering College, Surapet Contacts on Sulekha. Am not sure if more ATMs are available.

P.S: Better than Nightbreakers, try using 55W HIDs. Much better illumination!

Roads from Sholavaram to Puzhal are good 2+2 laned NH. In fact it is the same till a round-tana junction(Dont remember its name). But the problem with this highway as a whole especially after Karanodai is the sheer number of trucks and lorries. Also the highway passes thru' villages and lot of shops. So be prepared for traffic. Am not sure of any ATMs at Sholavaram. Will check on the same website if possible. And be prepared to meet up lot of cops. The patrol is quite strict especially for out of state vehicles. Carry all ur original papers etc.

Excuse my limited knowledge, what does IBA stand for?

"IRON BUTT ASSOCIATION"

Check this

IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders

was planning the same over a month ago. a few inputs from me -

- summer like May is probably the best time for a saddle sore run as the sunlight is available for maximum time and very less chances for rain

I consider the day light and rain to be the biggest problems that slow you down a lot. most other things can be taken care of to a good extent otherwise.

- post 10PM you will get stuck very badly in Chennai if you plan to take the Bangalore Highway from NH5. Before that it is not a hassle.

- Vizag to Chennai is probably the best route you can to all in one long stretch... expect little delays in Vijayawada and the road between Vijayawada & Guntur is a little uneven. Other than this there is concrete road between Anakapalli & Tuni (am I correct with the place names???) that can be irritatingly bumpy and also riding in the dark here isn't as good as on a tar road due to unwanted reflection.

- the whole NH5 has a bad flies' problem durng sun rise and sunset hours

- do not rely on Petrol Pump bills or card payment slips... look out for ATM's. Almost every town or a considerably village on the highway has ATM's.

- I believe you are aware that you have to do A to B and B to A trip and have proofs from the same place at the place A while starting and while ending the trip. May be you pickup a place with two ATM's at your starting point and take slips from both.

- have many more things to write but am feeling tiered... damn this cold! all my energy is lost in sneezing out my running nose!!!

My input abt roads frm vizag-Rajhmundry
Hydbiker is correct in som aspects.. i had a ride to vizag last week... roads r very good
Trafic is very heavy(19-20 km) wen u r entering the vizag city. harldy u can drive at 70kmph..
Trafic is moderate all the way aftr leaving vizag
but its really hard to find ATM's aftr leaving vizag... But the availbilty petrol pumps is really good...
during my ride it was raining vry heavily all d way frm vizag to rjy.
i felt d road as killer road bcoz of d rain so bettr not to drive wen its raining.
hydbiker is ryt.. derzz a concrete road but only for a short extent of 2 to 3 kms.

So Moeed R U in for the IBA???
Considering UR Riding Skills I would Love to have U in the RUN.

Bhai I am still a learner. Btw when is the IBA run? The problem with me is my college. I have missed 3 weeks of college due to my accident and I am short on attendance now.

Please let me know about your plan. If I am free at that time, I'll try to make it.

Guys you are planning n our Mumbai lad, Mr.Cosgeo99 decided last thursday & even completed/achieved/did it last Saturday...

The best way to do it is Bangalore-Pune-Bangalore, GQ, buttersmooth

Anyways, best of luck to you guys, just Ride Safe.

Thanx spiderweb , & as we choose the coastal route, the monsoon is very active in this part, so actually we'r waiting on weather