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    Since the day I got my new bike, I have been thinking about going for short rides to test my endurance. As I'm a newbie to biking, I wanted to take it up in small steps, suddenly I planned to go to Mahab yesterday night. I called up a few friends to see if they are available so that they can join me. I then informed them of the meeting spot and timing and then slept away. Started up early in the morning around 4:30, but the guys who were supposed to accompany me said they couldn't make it. I wasn't in any mood to drop the trip so decided to do it alone since its just a short 60km ride from my place.

    I gear up myself, just took some water bottles and redbulls and hopped on my ride. Then the worst thing I could ever think of happened. It was raining the day before and was quite cold outside, but I didn't think it would cause any starting issues as the R15 is fuel injected. After trying to startup for a couple of minutes, she finally fired up. And so my first proper ride begins....
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    • #3
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      What about the pics, . ? This thread seems interesting. . . BTW I too have these kind of stupid friends who say they'll come up at first and then drop at the last minute but still I ride. . . Bring on the pics mate, let the pics too do the talking . . .

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      • #4
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        Pics please.....?
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        • #5
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          So I started towards Mahab by 5:00 and reached it by 5:30. There were a few close calls, a barricade that I didnt notice properly, cattle on the road and a cyclist performing circus stunts in the middle of the road :banghead: I reached it sooner than I expected and wasn't sure about what to do then. Then I saw the sign board saying Pondy 114 kms. I made a decision to prceed towards Pondy. Started off right away by around 6:00. The roads were butter smooth. I was at Pondy by about 7:30. Filled up fuel for both the bike and myself and started off the return leg.

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            Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
            Filled up fuel for both the bike and myself and started off the return leg.

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            Great Ride there.

            Power drink at 7:30 in the morning ?
            Last edited by Astan; 11-06-2013, 01:45 PM.
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            • #7
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              On my way back I stopped by what looked like a lake of some sort. And took few snaps. Then proceeded towards Chennai. It was a nice short ride. I reached Chennai by around 10:30, but thanks to the traffic I could reach home only by noon. I couldnt do much of sight seeing as this was a sudden plan. But the ride was pretty good. One day I will revisit pondy and do a more detailed trip. I liked riding in the ECR. The roads are very good and well maintained. Only drawback is they are just two laned roads so you need to watchout for oncoming traffic, but worth riding.

              Originally posted by Astan View Post
              Great Ride there.

              Power drink at 7:30 in the morning ?
              Actually I never needed it. But I had one after I reached Chennai.

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              • #8
                Re: Sudden Plans

                ^^ someone is enjoying his new ride..
                nice pics..

                Ride safe and have fun.
                Regards
                Nadeem

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                • #9
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                  do i see a ghost in the water ? and you went to pondy but dint get any 'saraku' ..parceled of course !?

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                  • #10
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                    Great stuff

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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by s1d View Post
                      do i see a ghost in the water ? and you went to pondy but dint get any 'saraku' ..parceled of course !?
                      Its a jellyfish . I don't booze so no point in getting it
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