Yes praveen, i can shell out 3k atm , call me up on +919740771384

Hey you can join in last date for confirmation is 20th.

I am in for the ride...

loads of ppl for the ride man .. we need to work out the logistics of the ride for safety's sake.

I suggest breaking it into 3 groups from the bangalore side. We should make sure we follow a strict code while riding to make this an incident free ride.

.:. Archi

good point raised archi !

actually last time we DID have two groups

Rippers (above 90kmph)
Cruisers ( 70-90kmph)

this worked very well while we were going ,but on the return things were a mess due to lack of communication.

GUYS please check your cellphones ... last time bangalore group was totally split on the return because no was able to contact the other. we must have plans on where to stop so that the 2nd group can catch up with the first and then again proceed.

who will be carrying the toolkit from the bangy side ? ill have wheel nut spanner , screwdrivers and probably some fuses (rating as per my bike) anyone bringing any footpump ?

Motorcycle Etiquette

Standard staggered formation. You should be 1 to 1.5 seconds behind the staggered bike, which would put you 2 to 3 seconds behind the bike directly in front of you.
If you like to ride slow or are new to group riding get up front. Those who like to ride fast should ride in the back. New riders may think they want to ride in the back, but the reality is just the opposite, they need to be near the front.




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Its Important that, we not only speak about Road Rules and Etiquette's but to follow them. Hope this Interstate GTG would help many of us with regard to Group Riding & Touring.

i still remember you calling me from Krishnagiri

Saar u sent a sms y'day for confirmation for this g2g but i saw ur name itself is not confirmed when are you doing the honour saaaarrrr!

@Ananth

Man you still unconfirmed? why? touring and interstate is indeed about biking but its also meeting mates across the boundaries and for that dnt need R1 or R15 . Your HH passion wld b no problem.

@ALL what say

@Reuterian, I sent a message for others to confirm

I have to miss this G2G since i am facing too much of back pain these days after riding R15. So i am trying to avoid riding bike for next few days. Will sure catch you guys next time.

And I remember not being able to call anyone or be contactable to anyone!

1. Stop points would be a very good idea. Make a group stop every 50-70 kms to regroup.

2. While taking breaks, make sure that the guy arriving last has enough rest and be not be made to start riding immediately just because the guy who stopped first has finished his break. Discuss riding observations during the regroup sessions.

3. Make sure u r face is pasted on the RVM of the guy in front. And make sure the face of the guy behind u is also pasted on ur RVM. This is crucial for a group ride.

4. Check everyone's tyre status everytime u stop.

5. This is a joy-ride, not a business-trip. Make it enjoyable for everyone, not hellish.

6. Make speed announcements well before u start riding. It would be hellish for a cruiser to be 50 kms behind even before half way mark is reached. He/she will prolly just turn around and go back home or swear to never ride with the group again.

7. If u want to leave the group behind, then expect the group to leave u behind too when it comes to it. So showing off ur speeds would be most amateurish in a group.

8. Higher speeds mean higher distances between riders.

9. Practice at least one form of hand-signal between riding sessions. By the time the ride comes to an end, u'll begin to enjoy group riding sessions, and u'll look forward for another ride.

Cheers!

Prajwal

confirm me too please

@Praveen
Jawed is in Kolkatta and he will be back to chennai on 25-Nov-08, he is in for the ride. Please confirm his status.

guys
found the possible places for accomodation, but somebody who has visited them can best comment

A.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow (already being discussed)
Forest Bungalow
P.W.D. Inspection Bungalow or the Chittoor Cooperative Society guest house

Didnt see any mention of the other 2 possible places, hence posted it.

Also OT - anyone getting their GF's along...? Mine wants to come along, but will get her only if she has company

I'm off this ride!

Had a freak accident last 2 last night, can't ride for 2 weeks atleast!

That's a shocker! Hope you're not hurt badly.

Get well soon and we'll ride next time.