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**scilent killer** · 06-03-2012, 11:41 AM

hello icemarg

you have very detailed information regarding all requires...please suggest something which can keep the fingers dry...

i am carrying a thermal gloves and a Cramster tourers(water resistant but in mild rain only)...i feel it would be enough to keep my fingers warm in normal but in rain what added i need...surgical gloves make the fingers too cramped for ride(personal experience)...

what should i add

**diffuser911** · 06-03-2012, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by icemang View Post

Dear Mik,

My advice would be to have two pairs of footwear. One should be a pair of gumboots, the calf length ones, for on - saddle use and the other a pair of normal sneakers in the Adidas/Nike/Reebok fashion for off-saddle wear. I am using this method in my forthcoming ride. I have picked up a pair of the former here in Rajkot for Rs 300/-. They are super light weight foam and very comfy too and due to non-permeability of water and air, very warm of their own.

Very good advise indeed. Using gumboots or riding boots off the bike is a painful experience. Better carry cheap sneakers or tennis shoes for that. When not in use, tie to your luggage exterior using mesh or the shoes' laces and cover with a bag.

**Kuldeep00069** · 06-03-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by scilent killer View Post

smells like adventure coming our way...
kuldeep i have got a green signal from the troop...so thanks a tone to u...

Lets get leh'd this summer

Whats the status of New Delhi - Jaipur Highway?? Is it confirmed that the road is in bad condition and we should be taking NH1 instead and ride for Chandigarh?

**Kuldeep00069** · 06-03-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by scilent killer View Post

hello icemarg

you have very detailed information regarding all requires...please suggest something which can keep the fingers dry...

i am carrying a thermal gloves and a Cramster tourers(water resistant but in mild rain only)...i feel it would be enough to keep my fingers warm in normal but in rain what added i need...surgical gloves make the fingers too cramped for ride(personal experience)...

what should i add

Need options and alternate for the above issue.. it seems that most of user have used surgical gloves with problems or other. I appreciate your efforts!

**ttusharz** · 06-03-2012, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Kuldeep00069 View Post

Need options and alternate for the above issue.. it seems that most of user have used surgical gloves with problems or other. I appreciate your efforts!

why not try industrial full length rubber gloves loose enough which can be worn above your riding gloves.

**icemang** · 06-03-2012, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by ttusharz View Post

why not try industrial full length rubber gloves loose enough which can be worn above your riding gloves.

Absolutely correct. We have got a more flexible variety of these and would be using them in the rain over our riding gloves.

@Kuldeep. You have your answer here

Originally posted by Kuldeep00069 View Post

Need options and alternate for the above issue.. it seems that most of user have used surgical gloves with problems or other. I appreciate your efforts!

Check my reply.

Originally posted by Kuldeep00069 View Post

Lets get leh'd this summer

Whats the status of New Delhi - Jaipur Highway?? Is it confirmed that the road is in bad condition and we should be taking NH1 instead and ride for Chandigarh?

ND - Jaipur highway in a bad condition

It is one of the best highways in the country. Where did you get this info from? Please elucidate.

**icemang** · 06-03-2012, 08:43 PM

Change in itinerary post Delhi

Hello everybody,

My team of five has changed its itinerary post Delhi. Now, instead of boarding the train for Mumbai, we will ride down all the way till Mumbai via Gwalior, Mhow and Nashik.

We should be hitting Delhi on 25 June and then, on the highway to Mumbai/Pune.

**Kuldeep00069** · 06-03-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by icemang View Post

ND - Jaipur highway in a bad condition

It is one of the best highways in the country. Where did you get this info from? Please elucidate.

This information has been shared by Argha (xbhp ID: scilent killer) as our plan was to meet our fellow riders at Jaipur. I have asked him to confirm this information ASAP.

If this is a case we have to take NH1 to and meet our group at Chandigarh!

@Maneesh, as I see you guys have changed your plan and will be going via new delhi. Please check the status of this highway.

Regards

**scilent killer** · 06-04-2012, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by icemang View Post

Absolutely correct. We have got a more flexible variety of these and would be using them in the rain over our riding gloves.

@Kuldeep. You have your answer here

Check my reply.

ND - Jaipur highway in a bad condition

It is one of the best highways in the country. Where did you get this info from? Please elucidate.

Originally posted by Kuldeep00069 View Post

This information has been shared by Argha (xbhp ID: scilent killer) as our plan was to meet our fellow riders at Jaipur. I have asked him to confirm this information ASAP.

If this is a case we have to take NH1 to and meet our group at Chandigarh!

@Maneesh, as I see you guys have changed your plan and will be going via new delhi. Please check the status of this highway.

Regards

i have got this information from one of my friend who has traveled on the highway recently..even i was surprised to hear that as during my 12 Jaipur rides i never found it in bad condition(even minor)....

will get the confirm updates tomorrow morning as a known is traveling from Jaipur to Delhi...will confirm on that basis...

**madelikeagun** · 06-04-2012, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by Kuldeep00069 View Post

This information has been shared by Argha (xbhp ID: scilent killer) as our plan was to meet our fellow riders at Jaipur. I have asked him to confirm this information ASAP.

If this is a case we have to take NH1 to and meet our group at Chandigarh!

@Maneesh, as I see you guys have changed your plan and will be going via new delhi. Please check the status of this highway.

Regards

As of April 2012 this highway was in excellent condition. If something changed in 60 days I would assume there was natural disaster because this route was done by a friend in Jaipur and his pics show me the best highway I have ever seen.

**scilent killer** · 06-04-2012, 11:29 AM

got the update...delhi-jaipur highway is intact...no change in road condition...

**The One** · 06-04-2012, 08:18 PM

Friends,

This is my entire groups first trip to Leh so I need information on the medicines to carry for the trip. I am particularly interested in knowing the usage of Diamox to counter AMS. My questions are:

1) When to take Diamox?
2) How quickly it starts working?
3) Safe Dosage?
4) As a precaution, can it be taken before AMS symptoms occur? If yes, then what will be the best time?
5) Quantity to carry for a group of 4?
6) Other medicines we'll be carrying will be for Fever, Body ache, headache, cough & cold, eye drops,stomach upset, betadine, baindaids, crepe bandages,dettol, cotton etc.

Also, if anyone can suggest any other medicines that would be helpful for a health trouble free trip?

Thanks

**Kuldeep00069** · 06-05-2012, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by madelikeagun View Post

As of April 2012 this highway was in excellent condition. If something changed in 60 days I would assume there was natural disaster because this route was done by a friend in Jaipur and his pics show me the best highway I have ever seen.

It was a false alarm, sorry for any trouble caused!!

**Kuldeep00069** · 06-05-2012, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by scilent killer View Post

got the update...delhi-jaipur highway is intact...no change in road condition...

Its good news

**icemang** · 06-05-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by The One View Post

Friends,

This is my entire groups first trip to Leh so I need information on the medicines to carry for the trip. I am particularly interested in knowing the usage of Diamox to counter AMS. My questions are:

1) When to take Diamox?
2) How quickly it starts working?
3) Safe Dosage?
4) As a precaution, can it be taken before AMS symptoms occur? If yes, then what will be the best time?
5) Quantity to carry for a group of 4?
6) Other medicines we'll be carrying will be for Fever, Body ache, headache, cough & cold, eye drops,stomach upset, betadine, baindaids, crepe bandages,dettol, cotton etc.

Also, if anyone can suggest any other medicines that would be helpful for a health trouble free trip?

Thanks

Dear The One,

Her are some links which should answer your Diamox query.
Acetazolamide - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Base Camp MD - Guide to High Altitude Medicine
ACETAZOLAMIDE - ORAL (Diamox) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

For the other one,

List of things to Carry for Himalayan tours

High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses

Regards,

Maneesh

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