The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Eshan-P180]

I was about to post a ride request for this route .. though covering tahmini --poladpur--pratapgad--mahabi -- pune . So if anyone interested this weekend to ride this route let me know . Any other route suggestions welcome too .
Also posted an invite on underground terminal FB . .

Cheers,
Pai

Poladpur - Ok

Pratapgad - Yummy

Mahabi - Ok, trafficy fter 11

Tamhini - Please avoid, rains have F*&^%D up the roads bad, you actually wont enjoy and then back from Poladpur would be tiring cz of the rains.

My 2cents - Stick to the routes mentioned or else

CC- Khambatki - Panchgani - Mahabi - Pratapgad (only if you are interested) - (Lunch)- Poladpur - NH-17 - Pen - Khopoli - Lonavala - CC

If you are going towards Poldapur side in the ride then avoid potholed road in the ride cz the rains are bad trust me on this, and being on a higher altitude gusty winds are present, we were doing 10-20kmph speeds when going up towards the fort, it was that bad.

Or else the first mentioned route in the previous post is fine too.

[kaushik60]

Hi Kaushik,

Good to hear from you again. I am still writing the travelogue.

Pune to Hyd is ok; I had been on this road in Diwali 2009. There are a few unmade/ dug-up patches short of Solapur but on an average, the road is not all that bad at all. If it has improved in the past 3 years, then you can make it to Hyd in a day. But if not, then I recommend staying overnight in Solapur which is almost exactly midway.

You will be starting now so will be in Hyd at nightfall.

Thanks for your immediate reply!
We did complete the Hyd-Pune-Hyd ride in 2 days.

We left Chinchwad by about 0830, but it was 0930 by the time we cleared Hadapsar etc, and got past Manjri. Solapur was at 1400 hrs and after lunch, Hyd was by 2030 hrs.

For the return ride we left by 0630 from Hyd and with similar riding times, made it to Pune by 1830 hrs.

This NH 9 was one of the most scary roads I've ridden on. Esp, the stretch from Pune-Solapur. The goddamn oncoming truck drivers who decided to overtake had a "GET OUT OF THE WAY OR DIE" attitude , and with the road width accommodative of exactly 2 trucks and not an inch more, we had to take evasive action regularly. No amount of headlight-work or even waving would help. We just had to slow right down, get off the road onto the gravel and almost stop 4 laning is in progress, and I hope it gets done soon. We ran into the Project Engineer of the 4 laning project during lunch at Solapur, and he told us that the Pune-Solapur stretch is apparently infamous for being the road that contributes the highest number of road-deaths yearly.

With respect to surface quality, about 60-70% of the total lenth is totally rip-worthy, whereas the remaining parts are deceptively pot-holed
In any case, it was a fun ride. The plains on either side are extremely beautiful after the rains, and there are lots of spots for some bike modelling.

Overall, a good trip.

[rohitlc]

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/xbhp-offline-meets-g2gs/23248-xbhp-9th-anniversary-mega-g2g-leh-return-g2g-mumbai-pune-chapter-29th-july-12-a-4.html#post845765

[icemang]

Thanks for your immediate reply!

This NH 9 was one of the most scary roads I've ridden on. Esp, the stretch from Pune-Solapur. The goddamn oncoming truck drivers who decided to overtake had a "GET OUT OF THE WAY OR DIE" attitude , and with the road width accommodative of exactly 2 trucks and not an inch more, we had to take evasive action regularly. No amount of headlight-work or even waving would help. We just had to slow right down, get off the road onto the gravel and almost stop 4 laning is in progress, and I hope it gets done soon. We ran into the Project Engineer of the 4 laning project during lunch at Solapur, and he told us that the Pune-Solapur stretch is apparently infamous for being the road that contributes the highest number of road-deaths yearly.

With respect to surface quality, about 60-70% of the total lenth is totally rip-worthy, whereas the remaining parts are deceptively pot-holed
In any case, it was a fun ride. The plains on either side are extremely beautiful after the rains, and there are lots of spots for some bike modelling.

Overall, a good trip.

Good to hear that you are back in one piece.Yes, the traffic is bad on the road but I had gone in a car so perhaps was better off.

I had experienced this type of truck behaviour in UP back in 1998. My trick was to halt on the road and wait for the truck to descend the shoulder. Yes, time was wasted but my car (a Zen then) was not

Must have been a tiring ride, Hyd and back in two days.

[trustvishwas]

Last episode of my Rajasthan travelogue is now up. Check it out - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...tml#post846122

[satyenpoojary]

Hello People of Pune...
Do we have members staying around Kharadi\ Hotel Radisson
I will be in Pune for the coming week.. and the weekend, would any one be kind enough to take me to the overnighter on Sunday?

:P
C Ya soon!

[trustvishwas]

Hello People of Pune...
Do we have members staying around Kharadi\ Hotel Radisson
I will be in Pune for the coming week.. and the weekend, would any one be kind enough to take me to the overnighter on Sunday?

:P
C Ya soon!

Only two persons stay in that area. Both are your favourites.

First one is Utsav &
Second one is Inder paaji

Now enjoy the pillion ride

[shrinathrao]

@ satyen - Whats cooking man that is bringing you every weekend to pune

[trustvishwas]

@ satyen - Whats cooking man that is bringing you every weekend to pune

Another family? Stepney?

[satyenpoojary]

Another family? Stepney?

People in mumbai hate me man boo hoo!
They keep sending me to Pune...!


Pune has my IT vendor. So!

[askyashu]

Hey guys...
I dont know if this is the right place to ask this or not, if not please redirect me there..
Can any of you guys tell me where exactly can i get that RTO approved number plate for my KTM.. that ind one number plate on which small ind sticker is there and ind is written on numbers and that too original nd at nominal price..
Please be a bit exact as i dont know much places here in Pune.. And if posible google maplinnk would be much appreciated..
Thank You..

[shashrash]

When did this happen ...

I came across this link on Youtube and was xcited to find when did this slip in without any smoke ... anyone read/heard/seen more about this...
this ones costly and I have no idea about the make .. they say its with BMW tieup ...

Husqvarna Nuda 900R Walkaround - OVERDRIVE - YouTube

cheerzzz.. ride safe and wear helmets ....

[antz.bin]

I came across this link on Youtube and was xcited to find when did this slip in without any smoke ... anyone read/heard/seen more about this...
this ones costly and I have no idea about the make .. they say its with BMW tieup ...

cheerzzz.. ride safe and wear helmets ....

Old News:

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/22621-husqvarna-nuda-900r-launched-india-soon-first-ride-overdrive.html

[trustvishwas]

Hey guys...
I dont know if this is the right place to ask this or not, if not please redirect me there..
Can any of you guys tell me where exactly can i get that RTO approved number plate for my KTM.. that ind one number plate on which small ind sticker is there and ind is written on numbers and that too original nd at nominal price..
Please be a bit exact as i dont know much places here in Pune.. And if posible google maplinnk would be much appreciated..
Thank You..

You can get it at various shops of Darshan Tyre. Since I do not know your preferred area, I can't post map link. Check on net for nearest shop of Darshan tyre.

[darkknight]

please post your confirmations :

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/xbhp-offline-meets-g2gs/23248-xbhp-9th-anniversary-mega-g2g-leh-return-g2g-mumbai-pune-chapter-29th-july-12-a-5.html#post847256