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**pcgamer** · 01-31-2014, 11:34 PM

Re: [Planning] - Isn't it time for another ISG2G

I'll try to attend this time provided I'd be fit enough to be back on the saddle by then(slim chances for a long ride). It'd be my first one. Would love to meet the force behind all those IDs. It'd be a nice way of visiting Kerala for the first time too(even though I've spent most of my life in the southern part of Karnataka)

**Swas** · 02-01-2014, 07:00 PM

Re: [Planning] - Isn't it time for another ISG2G

As Krishna said, beaches will be extreme hot on March/April month, and also most of the beaches in Kerala are costlier and getting an accommodation for 80+ members in one roof is too difficult. Hence this time too we need to stick to hill stations.

Here are the Destinations: - Idukki / Thekkady / Wayanad / Kuttikanam

Month / Date: - March 7^th (Fri) / 8^th (Sat) / 9^th (Sun) or April 4^th (Fri) / 5^th (Sat) / 6^th (Sun)

**kochumvk** · 02-01-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally posted by Swas View Post

As Krishna said, beaches will be extreme hot on March/April month, and also most of the beaches in Kerala are costlier and getting an accommodation for 80+ members in one roof is too difficult. Hence this time too we need to stick to hill stations.

Here are the Destinations: - Idukki / Thekkady / Wayanad / Kuttikanam

Month / Date: - March 7^th (Fri) / 8^th (Sat) / 9^th (Sun) or April 4^th (Fri) / 5^th (Sat) / 6^th (Sun)

April is better for me.

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**Legend Racer** · 02-01-2014, 08:37 PM

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so @Swas comes up with plan, lets stick to it...gotta have 2-3 poll questions...for dates, destination and accommodation / route / price...

EDIT-
trivandrum guys will have to ride 450 kms to reach wayanad. lets make it to idukki and other places.

**krish2778** · 02-02-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

so @Swas comes up with plan, lets stick to it...gotta have 2-3 poll questions...for dates, destination and accommodation / route / price...

EDIT-
trivandrum guys will have to ride 450 kms to reach wayanad. lets make it to idukki and other places.

Idukki sounds really really interesting..!!!

Like Jalex(Joseph etan) said, the kalvery mount and places are places really worth visiting..!! And as a group will be a memorable one too..!

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**aargee** · 02-02-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by Swas View Post

Here are the Destinations: - Idukki / Thekkady / Wayanad / Kuttikanam

Month / Date: - March 7th (Fri) / 8th (Sat) / 9th (Sun) or April 4th (Fri) / 5th (Sat) / 6th (Sun)

Mods - [MENTION=7123]sunilg[/MENTION] & [MENTION=38752]monk[/MENTION] - Can we have polls to this thread for locality & dates please? Thanks

**Legend Racer** · 02-02-2014, 11:41 AM

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only 1 month left... gotta have polls fast and decide even faster... how many xbhpians from idukki or nearby areas? please pour in ideas for routes and stays....

will call my friends there for more info and update... internet gives Idukki Homestays, Kerala Home stay, Kerala homestay, homely accommodation in Kerala, stay at Kerala homes, Kerala resorts, Kerala hotels so per head / night can be got at Rs 500... once we have number of people finalised, we can make a call to hotels and confirm...

if idukki is the destination then kochi side and trivandrum side guys need to meet up at 1 point. lets make it kottayam, as from there we can proceed through kottayam, pala, vagamon, thekkady and reach idukki https://maps.google.co.in/maps?saddr...ra=ls&t=m&z=10

so outer state guys need to reach kochi or trivandrum, whichever is nearer, and stay a night for good rest and proceed. i hope kerala guys can easily make some accommodation for outer state comers...

**aargee** · 02-02-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

will call my friends there for more info and update

Thank you. Kindly pm the details if you find any to [MENTION=21846]Swas[/MENTION] & me

Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

so per head / night can be got at Rs 500... once we have number of people finalised, we can make a call to hotels and confirm...

My humble request... Please DO NOT set any expectation in public especially on cost estimates as we do not know the head counts while the O-Team is still working out on them. Thank you for your understanding

**Naughty VaIsH** · 02-02-2014, 12:33 PM

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So put up the destination poll / date poll .

**SriramEfunds** · 02-02-2014, 02:08 PM

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My thoughts:-

ISG2G talks generally starts atleast 3-4 months in advance. It gives more time and find a good deal to suit our requirements. I remember ISG2G March 2011- Munnar we faced the brunt of Summer while riding about nearly 400+ kms approx in the heat was terrible for both TN and KA group. The following year we decided to following year meet post summer so it was Chikmagalur, KA in Nov 2012.
I hope everyone would agree that 2013 Kodaikannal meet happened at the right time of the year that it was enjoyable by all of us atleast from what I got it as a feedback. Knowingly riding in Summer heat is something inviting ourselves to get tandoor'd.

I personally feel that riding in March end/April in hot summer is not going to be enjoyable. Why not we think of post Summer? It would also give time for better planning and also help gather more members. We learn from our experiences and only try to improve upon them and that has always been our best practices.

Question:-
Who ever proposing March/April , kindly let me know why and why not post Summer?

**The Celebrity** · 02-02-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Celebrity anna..!! Beaches will be extremely Hot at that time of the year, and not to mention all of us riding in group will attract a really huge amount of crown and would be a hindrance for us to have a peaceful event, not to mention of some numbnut shows up and causes any troubles...!!! So...just my suggestion, I think beaches will be a tough call.

Originally posted by Swas View Post

As Krishna said, beaches will be extreme hot on March/April month, and also most of the beaches in Kerala are costlier and getting an accommodation for 80+ members in one roof is too difficult. Hence this time too we need to stick to hill stations.

Who would want to go to the beach when it's cold?!

Jokes apart, We wont be out in the beach during day time, probably getting into the water in the evening, right? Day-time we can ride around or arrange some activities within the stay?

On a personal opinion, regardless of hill-station or beach we have attracted crowded on the way to ISG2G. Luckily we have been setup with accommodation at excellent places till now that we could sleep peacefully not being worried about our bikes. Similarly, if we can find a place to stay at a beach location, it will be a change from the hill station. Also, if I'm not wrong accommodation can be arranged for 80+ riders at the beaches here at Trivandrum. Can inquiry about it for confirmation if beach plans get a green signal.

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

I personally feel that riding in March end/April in hot summer is not going to be enjoyable. Why not we think of post Summer? It would also give time for better planning and also help gather more members. We learn from our experiences and only try to improve upon them and that has always been our best practices.

Question:-
Who ever proposing March/April , kindly let me know why and why not post Summer?

I agree to you, post summer is the best option, we can think about the beach too then listening to what Krish and Swas have to say. (Y)

**kochumvk** · 02-02-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

My thoughts:-

ISG2G talks generally starts atleast 3-4 months in advance. It gives more time and find a good deal to suit our requirements. I remember ISG2G March 2011- Munnar we faced the brunt of Summer while riding about nearly 400+ kms approx in the heat was terrible for both TN and KA group. The following year we decided to following year meet post summer so it was Chikmagalur, KA in Nov 2012.
I hope everyone would agree that 2013 Kodaikannal meet happened at the right time of the year that it was enjoyable by all of us atleast from what I got it as a feedback. Knowingly riding in Summer heat is something inviting ourselves to get tandoor'd.

I personally feel that riding in March end/April in hot summer is not going to be enjoyable. Why not we think of post Summer? It would also give time for better planning and also help gather more members. We learn from our experiences and only try to improve upon them and that has always been our best practices.

Question:-
Who ever proposing March/April , kindly let me know why and why not post Summer?

I agree with Sri. At the same time not many wanna ride in rain. For chikamagalor my first 500 km was in rain. Last time also there was some. I won't mind rain, but less people will show up if it's a wet ride. Especially newbies.

If we can hit a balance it will be great. Let's not hurry for a poll. Let's estimate participation, agenda etc. But for a clean execution dry weather is essential just like kodai.

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**SriramEfunds** · 02-02-2014, 07:36 PM

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[MENTION=27122]kochumvk[/MENTION], even I don't like to ride all the way in the rains. It messes up. My point was all about hurrying since we just got two months and from mid March heat is on.
You guys come up with a conducive time period and all of us can discuss it out. As you said, I'm not sure if each location spoc were asked for minimum number of participation so it helps while negotiating with hotel/resorts.
Also, if anyone has some experience in organizing such events and willing to coordinate from chennai, are most welcome.

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**Legend Racer** · 02-02-2014, 08:52 PM

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Just my thoughts.
Rain cannot be calculated and it really messes up. Execution can take a toll, whereas, heat can be calculated during summer. And worst case, group rides will be risky in rainy season.

what i mean is, to beat the heat, long distance riders need to time the ride, either in early morning or evenings, and avoid rides in mid day.
[MENTION=30701]The Celebrity[/MENTION] Beach idea is equally good as hill stations, but we may miss the point of making the destination equidistant for both side participants...

BTW Im a newbie when it comes to group rides. So experienced one's point is to be given value...

**kochumvk** · 02-02-2014, 09:07 PM

Re: [Planning] - Isn't it time for another ISG2G

Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

Just my thoughts.
Rain cannot be calculated and it really messes up. Execution can take a toll, whereas, heat can be calculated during summer. And worst case, group rides will be risky in rainy season.

what i mean is, to beat the heat, long distance riders need to time the ride, either in early morning or evenings, and avoid rides in mid day.
[MENTION=30701]The Celebrity[/MENTION] Beach idea is equally good as hill stations, but we may miss the point of making the destination equidistant for both side participants...

BTW Im a newbie when it comes to group rides. So experienced one's point is to be given value...

Heat is of course beatable. However for some timing the ride will not work. It will work if ride is less than say 1000 kms.

Then again heat is not a deal breaker for those long riders any way. Also we may not be able to have the equidistant destination all times or we will have to repeat the sestination.

However as Sri said March is too short notice and we need a bit more time

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