Its not so simple as it looks like Pics taken from different cameras which are timed for different time zones

Isn't this your second trip in last 1 or less than 2 months You're riding a lot my friend. Let the good times roll

PS - Rating as usual

good teaser pics....gr8 going

Just maaroing a chance pe dance Dont know when I will be kicked out from work

Thanks buddy

Don't worry, this month 31st; enjoy until then

Day 4:

Route: Mandrem-Panaji-Margoa-Canacona-Polem-Karwar-Ankola-Yellapur-Hubli-Harihara-Chitradurga-Tumkur-Bangalore

Delayed start considering the Bacardi effect and the distance that had to be covered for the day. By the time when we saddled up, it was already 9AM. The sun was already in "Gayle" mode. Standing in one place for more than a minute meant hell, added to that the gear.

Bye bye Goaaa.....


We had become a laughing stock for the civilized cage dwellers. First genuine delay, Gautham's front tyre was losing air as if a newly married guy's wallet would become thin. So mission 1 for the day : Search for a garage to fill air or a petrol bunk, thankfully found one close to Mandrem market. Some distance after Panaji get a call from Gautham that his front tyre had a flat. So we tell the car guys who were ahead of us to keep going and we would catch up somewhere near Canacona/Karwar for lunch. on inspection found the valve tube to be faulty. By now were as if suffering from sunstroke. When we stopped at a fuel pump to get it fixed, we were so exhausted that fluids were getting over faster than ever. So finally we are all set to go. After some hard sweaty riding we reach the ghats of Canacona ghats where an Audi Q5 and R8 was being shot for a auto show ( may be for a news segment). It was fun to catch up with the mighty Q5 and R8 on the ghats. Filled the tank to the brim near the border (for obvious reasons) and meet the rest of the group at Ankola for lunch. We were half dead by now, atleast the ghats kept us awake, had it been a 4/6 laner might have dozed off I guess. Reach this place called “HOTEL SURYA” for lunch, highly recommended for anybody doing this route, fantastic sea food will be on the table in no time. Tummy full, tank full take the roads again. Exactly one hour later we had covered 80kms which included ghat sections of Yellapur.

Gautham having fun with the walky talky (Bharath , thanks for the equipment dude, was very helpful)


The swift joins the party




Fantastic stretch of tarmac all the way till Hubli. As soon as we entered the GQ , it was boring straights all the way. Shortly after getting dark Gautham notices that my tail lamps are not working fine, not a big setback but why take chances on a highway, so more time wasted in getting it fixed. Tell the car not to wait for us but carry on .

We are cruising at 90-100 cursing the straights. i see one more ZMR frame light in the rear view mirror. Realise it was a poser on the highway. We give him way, slowing down and the guy shoots ahead and waits for us to near him to show that he is better in doing speeds. At few places he even waited for us to come just to prove his speeding skills, we pay no heed to his acts. This happens 8-10 times and this bugger is not ready to let us go alive. Somewhere post Davanagere he rides parallel to me ,pushing me towards the divider. What he does next is out of the book. He taps on my RVM to gain attention , and mind you all this is happening at speeds over 80-90. The handle bar shakes a bit , but nothing more(fortunately) happens. I slow down to come to the left of the road, as to what was his f&*%in problem in letting us go. The reason he quoted was even more annoying, he said " Can we have a cup of coffee together, i am feeling sleepy". If you are feeling sleepy and bored, it none of my F*&kin problem you dumbass. I just don't understand why such mentally challenged guys take to the road. With a strict no and few blasting for his deeds , we move ahead and tell Gautham to stop somewhere ahead so that we let this idiot of the "nth" order go and we can ride peacefully. When we stop, Gautham narrates his part of the story, which goes like this : He first approached Gau and waves his hand in front of his face to gain attention(Till then thought mine was worse), when he paid no heed to his tactics is when Mr.Idiot approach me. Acts such as this are very scary out on the highways, just imagine a small shake of the handle bar /distraction at that speeds can mean something between life and death. Its high time that morons like this have a mind that really works. When we thought he has spared with our lives , he is again seen in the RVM. By now had enough of him, we simply move to the left most lane and start riding at 30's and 40's .After some time he himself was irritated i guess, thankfully he just pushes off.

After flying, crawling, creeping, we reach Nelamangala by 1.30AM. Call the car guys as to ask about their position, they had just reach each of their house just then. After a hug, both me and Gautham leave the checkpost.

Was more of an emotional ride than fun filled, atleast for me. One friend who is on the verge of renouncing the “Bachelor” phase of life( how much ever he boasts of him promising to be a married bachelor blah blah crap…….. ) to lead a life of his own and another, a riding partner leaving to a place whom I believe will be back only when my hair starts turning grey. This is no punishment, but a reality everybody will undergo (many would have undergone by now) one day or the other. Sorry didn’t want to end this like a Ekta Kapoor daily soap. But one friend is sure to give me company no matter what I become, what I have or don’t have ………….the ever charming GOAaaaaaaa………..

The characters who made this ride eventful:

Santosh with wedding bells ringing all over his head


Kiran, who can put even GHAJINI to shame when it comes to memory storage


Rajiv,


Somu,


Gautham,


Yours truly

Nice pics there mate....
Keep riding ....
All the best.


Regards,
Nagesh

Thanks nagesh

Fantastic superb Awesome, simply Awesome pics

Nice pics and trip log there(as usual) bro! No doubt morons, like you met exist amongst we responsible bikers. Nice to see you didn't respond. I too need to learn that kind of patience(since my speed demon is not asleep yet).....

Amazing shot ! BTW how much did your bike drink ?

Thanks buddy

Thanks Harish No way you can consider someone as a responsible biker , just because he wears a helmet, jacket and shoes , its a myth. There needs to be something in the upper chamber as well

Anywhere around 35-38ltrs i suppose. Didnt have a count of it. As soon as we entered Goa and left , the fuel was upto the brim

Aaah Phani! Just went through your log. Great pictures as usual and it's obvious you guys had a rollicking time
P.S: "work life balance", hmmm...

Keep Riding & Take Care

Thank you Sir Eagerly waiting for your log

lovelyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy