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Day 6: Mangalore to Kozhikode

An early morning start was not possible as a ride with Team Revlimiterz was planned. All the young guns from the city came on their respective steeds to do a short ride in the city to the beach. Everyone rode responsibly and in proper formation to the meeting point where group photos were taken. Sunny and Old Fox also then Thanked Team Revlimiterz for their contribution towards motorcycling, as the group had organised multiple safety rides in unison with the local police. Revlimiterz also thanked xBhp, because that is how they met each other and became part of the community. After a short but sweet G2G it was time for the team to head to God’s Own Country. Once again the team was escorted to the highway and wished a safe journey ahead. It was a pleasure meeting and riding with the bikers of Mangalore.

Entering Kerala is always a culture shock from the traffic point of view. As narrow roads, heavy traffic and dense population make for a heady cocktail. It is almost impossible to ride in formation or even as a group as there is just too much traffic. Slow and steady is the mantra as the ThankYouRide team snaked its way through the congested roads of the state. It is a bit difficult to believe that these roads pass off for highways in this day and age! But to counter the negatives of the roads of the state is the fantastic food on offer there. The very first meal had there made everyone fall in love with the state. From the vegetarians to the meat eaters every single person was overjoyed at the delicious food.

The sumptuous meals and crowded roads ensured that the team took quite some time to reach the night halt of Kozhikode. The team entered the city at dusk and got some much deserved rest as a long day was planned for the next day to the port city of Kochi, where a G2G was planned with the bikers of the city.