The Official Mumbai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Centaur]

@Rachit --> The best thing that came out of the incident was that I cut my speed by half and the rest of the way to work was very, very sane, though I did reach very late (11:15 - but Govt. hai, chalta hai )

@Satyen -> Nice one, methinks I better start using my Unicorn again (and I do mean my bike )

[satyenpoojary]

We need Ronys help!

- Ban Him
Satyen
Veeral aka his girl friend!

@Rachit --> The best thing that came out of the incident was that I cut my speed by half and the rest of the way to work was very, very sane, though I did reach very late (11:15 - but Govt. hai, chalta hai )

@Satyen -> Nice one, methinks I better start using my Unicorn again (and I do mean my bike )

he he! Read more about the 'epic' campaign here!

or here

[nin]

lol...no wonder we have a Honda Rally this Sunday !

@centaur: see you still give youngsters a complex on your 220 a perfect example to show age has got nothing to do with biking !

and yes sir all your queries would be answered at the BRAKING G2G you know

@veeral: jyada khush mat ho...i would not do anything to get banned hamein hamari zabaan aur bhaasha pe acha khaasa control hai...(rishabH ji control ka hindi shabd bataiye!)

@satyen: i can very well get the other helmet for touring not giving anyone a chance to say anything

par agar ye karne par meri xbhp ki gf khush hoti hai to kar do...meri gair hazaari mein tum log usse ghumao ! veeral satyen tera acha khayal rakhenge...par jyada masti mat karna...warna alankar bhaiyya aur sachin naaraaz ho jaenge !

[Rony]

We need Ronys help!

- Ban Him

Yea I am always ready to assist to BAN him

Anyways, after some research & asking, I have come up with a small itinerary for our Dudhani, Silvassa Bike Ride. Please refer MapMyIndia for detailed maps and locations as google map has not covered this area properly in its current version.

1. WEH, Andheri Bisleri junction - 4:30 am
2. WEH-JVLR junction - 4:35 am
3. Ghodbunder Road Junction - 5:15 am
4. + 50km we take breakfast at Manor in Kamats - 6:30 am and leave by 7:00 am
   
5. + 50km we take Pit Stop at Talasari before taking right turn towards Kurze Reservoir via SH29 - 7:45 am and leave by 8 am
   
6. + 40km of bad road we reach our first destination Dudhani (marked 1 in map above) - 9:00 am and leave by 10:30 am (People can opt for some water sports here)
   
7. + 35km we reach Madhuban Dam (marked 2 in map above) en-route a scenic road (SH185) and taking few pit stops for nature photography - 11:15 am and leave by 11:45 am
   
8. + 10km we reach Silvassa Town (marked 3 in map above) where we will take some nice Lunch & do some local sightseeing as mentioned in Appendix A (we have to choose the best 2 out of them and also get their visiting timings) - 12 noon to 3:30 pm
9. + 15km we reach Bhilad via SH165/185B and take a small pit stop before zooming on NH8 - 3:55 pm and leave by 4 pm
10. + 70km we reach Manor again and stop here for some refreshment - 5 pm (considering smooth roads and less traffic) and leave by 5:15 pm
    
11. + 50km we reach Ghodbunder Road junction where we end the ride formally and bid Good Bye - 6:30 pm (considering bad roads and heavy traffic)
12. We reach home safely by 8 pm.
    

About Dudhani in brief

The ride from Silvassa to Dudhni (almost 45 Km) is full of bends, curves, mountains, slopes and lush green as well as colourful road covering forests. The place apart from the natural beauty has also been developed very nicely into a family picnic spot. The Damanganga River has been passionately decorated at the Madhuban Dam and the enhanced beauty simply blows one of the feet. It is also possible to fulfill the desire to go water scooting o the river stretch that has been specially crafted for adventure as well as leisure sports. The scenic beauty of the place is an added advantage always fascinating the tourists with its pleasant elegance.

Appendix A - Places to visit in Silvassa

Church of Our Lady of Piety

More Info about Silvassa

The Portuguese once ruled Silvassa and only in the year 1954 did it attain freedom. The consequences of colonialisation still reflect in the architectural aspects of the city which is surrounded by rustic stone walls hence having a heritage of its own. One of the few structures reminiscent of Portuguese architecture is the Church of Our Lady of Piety. It is one of the oldest churches here and was built by the Portuguese when Silvassa was under their regime. The most beautiful part of the church is the internal and external archway which is exquisitely decorated. It is situated just opposite to the famous Tribal museum and hence will be easy to locate. Tribal cultural Museum More Info about Silvassa Silva in Portuguese means wood and this is very true as when you drive through Silvassa you will find rows and rows of trees whizzing past you. The landscape here is scenic and beautiful with its meandering rivers, lush forests and cascading hills. The area is still undeveloped and is largely occupied by tribes for whom the forest is their medium of survival. The history of these tribes dates back to centuries and their rich culture and history is preserved in the Tribal Cultural Museum is located in the heart of Silvassa. Located near the Tourist Information Centre it was established in the year 2000. It is also called as Chaar Rasta and depicts the socio cultural heritage of the simple tribal folks of the Union Territory. The museum showcases masks, fishing gear, musical instruments, hunting tools, household item, kitchen articles and agricultural implements used by the local tribes for centuries. The main attraction here is the life-size statues of the local tribes and their leaders portraying their lifestyle. This is a wonderful place to visit before you venture into the interiors of the forests to learn more about these tribes. It is also a great structure as it preserves the rapidly vanishing tribal culture. Vandhara Udyan More Info about Silvassa Just a few kilometers away from Silvassa the Vanganga Lake and Island Garden is a spectacular lake garden. It has a garden on an island which is quite a beautiful sight. Wooden bridges and pretty flowers add too its beauty. For those of you who are keen on fitness can jog along the jogging path laid out here while breathing in the fresh air. There are thatched huts along the garden and paddleboats on the lake. The main attraction here is boating and you can find many people on the paddle boats enjoying the calm waters of the lake. The park which is closed on Tuesdays has its share of couples snuggling in corners as well as families with children frolicking around. There is also the occasional film shooting which takes place here so there is a chance that you might spot a celebrity doing a Bollywood song and dance sequence. There are food joints in the garden so if you get hungry you can grab a bite from here. There is also the Vandhara Udyan, which is a riverside park and is similar to the Vanganga Lake and Island Garden. It has sprawling and stunning lawns dotted with lovely porches. There are also quaint little pavilions which provide shelter to those who visit the park. It is an ideal spot for picnickers.

[razorBlades]

U back in mumbai?Did you bring the US winter while returning,its become darn cold.Enjoying it though while going to office at 6 am

but nice weather to ride ain't it?


@all: So where are we riding this weekend?

[satyenpoojary]

but nice weather to ride ain't it?


@all: So where are we riding this weekend?

TVS SVC on Saturday, then lets decide for Sunday!

[nin]

for any rides planned on sunday...i will try coming back from mahabaleshwar on saturday...please dont plan anything early morning ! i dont want to ride again on sunday without adequate sleep ! pleeeej pleeeeej pleeeej...

EDIT: kisike post ne mujhe 'Dil Chahta hai' ke Subodh ki yaad dila di !

[velociraptor13]

Veloci! NICE AVATAR! (250fx?)

i guess,that pic is 6 yrs old

[velociraptor13]

TVS SVC on Saturday, then lets decide for Sunday!

if its innovative tvs,till what time would you guys be there,might drop by,my shift ends by 3:30.

[NikhilB]

EDIT: kisike post ne mujhe 'Dil Chahta hai' ke Subodh ki yaad dila di !

LOL!!! Good one

[dineshsamtani]

but nice weather to ride ain't it?


@all: So where are we riding this weekend?

Saturday HH SVC.... Sunday dont think i'll get my bike....

[razorBlades]

Saturday HH SVC.... Sunday dont think i'll get my bike....

hehe.. everyone is going to svc eh?

TVS SVC on Saturday, then lets decide for Sunday!

which one? innovative?

[satyenpoojary]

if its innovative tvs,till what time would you guys be there,might drop by,my shift ends by 3:30.

hehe.. everyone is going to svc eh?



which one? innovative?

Yeah I dont mind, lets have a SVC G2G. Have to re fix the gear bearings! Seems to be a problem! Squeals like a pig when on 4th gear (the bike I mean )

[alankarmisra]

Got this SMS from AH Helmets:

AH Helmets temporarily shifted to this address due to demolishing by BMC, MHADA:
256/2041, Motilal No 1,
Road Number 7,
Near Sarvodya Vyayamshala
New Link Road
Goregaon (West)
Phone: 9222000754 / 9892510506

[TheDazzler]

@All Ppl who aren'r riding on this sunday can join the Honda Rally.. it will be good to see a small G2g kindda off session out here..