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KA / KL / TN Interstate Meet
Ok its time we planned for another Interstate meet!
Date :- Mar 11/12/13
Destination: Munnar
Number of Days: 3
Suggested Routes
KA, Bangalore
1. Via Perundurai-Dharapuram-Udumalaipettai : 470 Kms
2. Via Salem-Dindigul-Bodi : 530 Kms
3. Via Mysore-Ooty-Comibatore-Pollachi : 500 Kms
TN, Chennai
1. Via Trichy-Dindigul-Bodi : 590 Kms
2. Via Krishnagiri-Salem-Perundurai-Udumalaipettai : 630 Kms
3. Via Trichy-Karur-Dharapuram-Udumalaipettai : 590 Kms
TN, Coimbatore
1. Via Pollachi : 160 Kms
2. Via Dindigul : 320 Kms
KL, Kochi
1. Via Kothamangalam : 130 Kms
KL, TVM
1. Via Kothamangalam : 300 Kms
2. Via Theni-Bodi : 360 Kms
As I see it, taking the route with the "best" route conditions is the route to take considering the large groups that we are riding in.
For Bangalore, I am pretty sure its going to be route #2.
For Chennai, I would suggest route #1.
For Coimby, its up to you guys the difference in distance is nearly double between the two routes.
For Kochi, well you guys don't have much of a choice now do you. :
For TVM, I guess route #1 would be the best coz then you can ride down with the Kochi gang.
My apologies if I missed out any other city. These are the major cities that I see participation coming in. So if your city is not listed you can maybe plan to sync up with members the city closest to you.
For chennai guys Route # 1 & 3 are same distance. so if the meeting point is dharapuram, chennai & bangalore guys can meet and we ( coimbatore )also join
Ride Restrictions :-
GEAR
Mandatory Gear : If you do not have this, you *cannot* join for this ride
- Helmet (Of at least ISI standards)
- Full Pants (Of Thick material like denim. No shorts, etc)
- Full Jacket (Preferably of thick material like Denim)
- Shoes (No sandals,chappals etc)
Recommended Gear : Over and above the Mandatory gear, its for your own safety if you have the following
- Armoured Riding Jacket
- Armoured Riding Gloves
- Knee Guards
- Armoured Riding Boots
Formation & Riding Rules
- There will be 2/3 riding groups divided based on speed i.e. Moderate/Fast/Hyper
- There will be *atleast one* Lead & Sweep rider for each group. This will be decided prior to the ride.
- We will be riding only in Staggered/Single File formation.
- Use of hand signals are encouraged.
- Taking breaks in between is not recommended, it breaks the group and screws up the harmony. Please avoid as much as possible.
- Minimize overtaking within the group
- If this is your first time with us, please don't show us your heroics. Instead see how everyone else is riding.
- Ensure that you have enough fuel before you start the ride.
- There will be 2/3 riding groups divided based on speed i.e. Moderate/Fast/Hyper
- There will be *atleast one* Lead & Sweep rider for each group. This will be decided prior to the ride.
- We will be riding only in Staggered/Single File formation.
- Use of hand signals are encouraged.
- Taking breaks in between is not recommended, it breaks the group and screws up the harmony. Please avoid as much as possible.
- Minimize overtaking within the group
- If this is your first time with us, please don't show us your heroics. Instead see how everyone else is riding.
- Ensure that you have enough fuel before you start the ride.
Bangalore Final Route Plan:-
04:30 - Bangalore to Thoppur A2B - Route! 140 Kms - ETA 07:00 {60 Kmph Avg Speed}
08:00 - Thoppur A2B to Namakkal [Break] - Route! 100 Kms - ETA 10:00 {50 Kmph Avg Speed}
10:30 - Namakkal to Dindigul [Lunch Break] - Route! 120 Kms - ETA 13:30 {40 Kmph Avg Speed}
14:30 - Dindigul to Theni [Grouping Break] - Route! 75 Kms - ETA 16:00 {50 Kmph Avg Speed}
16:00 - Theni - Munnar - Route! - 100 Kms - ETA 19:00 {30 Kmph Avg Speed}
Total Travel Time ~ 13.5 Hrs
Total Travel Distance ~ 535 Kms
Average Speed ~ 40 Kmph
Points to Note :
- The above is a realistic view of our timings. We should try and achieve this as much as possible.
- The Avg speed is mentioned keeping in mind the traffic conditions and size of the group.
- If you notice we are taking only 4 odd breaks and yet we are reaching by 7PM.
Lets be consistent with our riding and try and maintain a decent Avg speed guys! Discipline is KEY!
04:30 - Bangalore to Thoppur A2B - Route! 140 Kms - ETA 07:00 {60 Kmph Avg Speed}
08:00 - Thoppur A2B to Namakkal [Break] - Route! 100 Kms - ETA 10:00 {50 Kmph Avg Speed}
10:30 - Namakkal to Dindigul [Lunch Break] - Route! 120 Kms - ETA 13:30 {40 Kmph Avg Speed}
14:30 - Dindigul to Theni [Grouping Break] - Route! 75 Kms - ETA 16:00 {50 Kmph Avg Speed}
16:00 - Theni - Munnar - Route! - 100 Kms - ETA 19:00 {30 Kmph Avg Speed}
Total Travel Time ~ 13.5 Hrs
Total Travel Distance ~ 535 Kms
Average Speed ~ 40 Kmph
Points to Note :
- The above is a realistic view of our timings. We should try and achieve this as much as possible.
- The Avg speed is mentioned keeping in mind the traffic conditions and size of the group.
- If you notice we are taking only 4 odd breaks and yet we are reaching by 7PM.
Lets be consistent with our riding and try and maintain a decent Avg speed guys! Discipline is KEY!
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