The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[SriramEfunds]

Ananth & Steve and the Gang!

Are we now fixed the Point calimere touring dates to Oct last week? Please confirm so that I can please my Manager giving well ahead headsup.

[rajivenky]

Sunday sept 11th G2G-Tada Falls

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Meeting Point:Thirumangalam [email protected] am
Destination:Tada Falls
Distance To:82 kms
Brunch stop:Hotel Saravanna Bhavan,Anna Nagar

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[aargee]

@Ananth - just wondering why the choice was made last week of Sep, Oct & 1st week of Oct. Why not something in between. Just asking out of curiosity that's all.

[Ananth]

Ananth & Steve and the Gang!

Are we now fixed the Point calimere touring dates to Oct last week? Please confirm so that I can please my Manager giving well ahead headsup.

Wait till this week & then apply. For now, It seems like it is last week of October.

Sounds good. put me on tentative. Unless something turns up out of the blue, I'll be able to make it.

As Sriram suggested, better to tank up at Pondy, and get some, er, um .. Pondy specials instead.

On second thought, Guys, take the booze thingy offline, atleast lets not bother about it now. I dont want the same problem which came up after the tristate.

Where is Kiran? Long time!!

Point Noted. Would discuss those important stuff OFFLINE. And try to join in, ignore that boring office for a day, wont you ?

I would say, have enough petrol to reach Pondy and tank it would help saving on fuel.

Regarding finance & budget: You need to be aware of anticipated expenses. PLAN !!

One more thing. for all the talk, you have always made to the weekend G2G every time it was planned.

Yea, we can fill up for like 200 bucks here & tank up in Pondy.

@Ananth - Your plan sounds more than perfect to me; the ones marked in bold is the real highlight to me. This is just perfect & count me in for this. Although I've a small suggestion to start early from Calimere & reach Chennai in advance as the next day is to turn up to office.

One more suggesstion is, how about doing a round trip, like, Chennai-Vizhupuram-Pondi & Pondi-ECR-Chennai instead of taking the same route twice?

I've been twice through the Chidambaram-Sirkazhi stretch & it can't be compared to bad. Its narrow for two buses to pass through that's all.

We would do it relaxedly, It would be hectic only if we have too many plans. For now the plan is ride out, relax & come back.

And as per your suggestion, we can Ride to Point Calimere via ECR & return to Chennai via Villupuram.

We can get some Sun Rise shots if we ride via ECR on Day 1 & Day 3's ride would be faster if we come via Villupuram.

And when did you pass over Sirgaazhi stretch, If it is still good enough, Sunny should be a bit more relieved now

approx budjet -

lodging - 2 days - 400rs max
food 3 days - 400 rs max
petrol - 1200-1800 rs(depending on the bike)
500 rs minimum emergency cash
approx - 3000rs

should be a lot less but giving an approx amount

Thanks for the breakup of the budget involved. I also need to rearrange my finances now

illa na.. i have done some long distance trips and even during the sunday rides i got a mileage of only 30-35kmpl. in city i get 40-45kmpl lol to and fro will be 800kms plus we will be roaming here and there (plus in case we get lost ) so on the safer side another 100kms... 900/30*60=1800 !! even so my bike will not cover the one way trip with a tank full !! puny 12litres tank !!

hey guys tell me about your budgets.. cause i need alot of planning to do !!

Ok you have 3000 + 500 extra since you are over-concerned about FZs mileage. But have "500 Rs EMERGENCY CASH" Separately.

You're right - 370km is no sweat for the Ninja, but I'm a little worried about Ananth's comment about narrow roads where bikes would have to get off - the Ninja's suspension is set for handling on good tarmac at high speed hence quite stiff - felt EVERY pothole on the way to Tada today.

So my worry is whether my back will be happy after being personally introduced to every bump on those narrow roads. Oh!... and I can't take it to the beach either.

Maybe I'll just borrow my wife's Scorpio and be a support vehicle, carrying essentials like beer and er...... more beer!

The Support vehicle sounds tempting, But still if you feel like resting you can always rest in the room (or head to the beach). Also, As Aargee said, the roads aint that bad, but only on a few occasions you might have to come out of the road.

Let me know if you have any other concern to address, we can collectively sort it out!

[Ananth]

@Ananth - just wondering why the choice was made last week of Sep, Oct & 1st week of Oct. Why not something in between. Just asking out of curiosity that's all.

Sorry for this selfish answer,

October 9, 10 - I'm attending my first day of college

October 16 17- I'm off to Kodaikanal for a GTG

Any other days Im fine. October 30 31 I have my classes, But still planning to bunk it & attend this Point Calimere Trip.

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Coming back to Point #1:

Tentative dates:

October 1 2 3

October 22 23 24

October 29 30 31
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Im OK with any dates mentioned above. Few posted willingness to October last week & hence for now it is considered.

If people want October 1 2 3 or 22 23 24, I will be more than happy to plan accordingly.

[Tarc]

Keep me on tentative. Right now, am not sure about any of the dates. But anyways, keep me on tentative. I will confirm by October first week.

[SriramEfunds]

Ananth/Steve - My personal thought over this Point Calimere is that last week of October would be good enough. The reason I would think is that it gives ample time to decide for people who really want to be part of it.
Do let me know if there is any co-ordination needs to be done. We can open a separate thread to discuss this topic.

[aargee]

October 22 23 24

Sounds good; I was just hinting this dates in office a little while ago. I'm more aligned to this date than first & last weeks.

For now the plan is ride out, relax & come back.

Exactly

We can get some Sun Rise shots if we ride via ECR on Day 1 & Day 3's ride would be faster if we come via Villupuram.

Good idea!!!

And when did you pass over Sirgaazhi stretch, If it is still good enough, Sunny should be a bit more relieved now

Do not worry on road conditions; I'll get the updates as we near the dates.

you might have to come out of the road.

Hmmm...I don't remember coming out of the road anytime. Only the stupid Govt buses blocks your way going slow.

Keep me on tentative. Right now, am not sure about any of the dates. But anyways, keep me on tentative. I will confirm by October first week.

Once again, planning to ride solo buddy?

We can open a separate thread to discuss this topic.

+1

[Ananth]

Keep me on tentative. Right now, am not sure about any of the dates. But anyways, keep me on tentative. I will confirm by October first week.

Dey, Romba yosikkaada, I know you can make it. Just get that one day leave approved.

Ananth/Steve - My personal thought over this Point Calimere is that last week of October would be good enough. The reason I would think is that it gives ample time to decide for people who really want to be part of it.
Do let me know if there is any co-ordination needs to be done. We can open a separate thread to discuss this topic.

Last weeks of October ? Fine! So that makes it 22 23 24 or 29 30 31

Sounds good; I was just hinting this dates in office a little while ago. I'm more aligned to this date than first & last weeks.

Do not worry on road conditions; I'll get the updates as we near the dates.

Hmmm...I don't remember coming out of the road anytime. Only the stupid Govt buses blocks your way going slow.

Fine I request a new thread & we can discuss things from there on.

For now there are only two dates under consideration:

October 22 23 24 or 29 30 31

First week of October ruled out as there is not much time for people to decide about their availability.

And please post in T-Bhp / ask HVKumar for any recent updates

[Xenologik]

I am in for this ride alllll the waaaaaay. Ananth was a guest in Karnataka and now ill be a guest in Tamilnadu.

P.S : Might go to Muliyangiri again its not far for me anymore.

[aargee]

And please post in T-Bhp / ask HVKumar for any recent updates

That will be me so no worries on that

[SriramEfunds]

Last weeks of October ? Fine! So that makes it 22 23 24 or 29 30 31

I'm in for sure if it is 29, 30 31 !

[Ananth]

I am in for this ride alllll the waaaaaay. Ananth was a guest in Karnataka and now ill be a guest in Tamilnadu.

P.S : Might go to Muliyangiri again its not far for me anymore.

Always Welcome. See to that you tighten the fork nut before you cross Karnataka

That will be me so no worries on that

Yes, That post was for you without a doubt.

I'm in for sure if it is 29, 30 31 !

Good to know. Lets see who all make it up.

P.S: I have requested for a new thread, once created we can shift the discussions there

[Ananth]

New thread created. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/xbhp-off...-calimere.html

[yellowspunk]

Rs 1800??? Bet you beer to dollar, my Rx consumes more than your Fz, yet would cost only 1600 or less for fuel.
Oh!!! on the point of getting lost for 100 Kms...are you saying you'll get lost to the tune of distance from Chennai to Chengalpet? Stick to the group & you'll never get lost.

dint people get lost when they when to kone falls? as a group? then went 40kms in the wrong direction. @ 30kmpl getting lost is the worst thing that can happen. 900kms @ 30kmpl @ 60rs per litre costs rs1800.

I would say, have enough petrol to reach Pondy and tank it would help saving on fuel.

Regarding finance & budget: You need to be aware of anticipated expenses. PLAN !!

One more thing. for all the talk, you have always made to the weekend G2G every time it was planned.

good idea ! LOL i'm not earning bro. cash/parents always spoil the party.

Ok you have 3000 + 500 extra since you are over-concerned about FZs mileage. But have "500 Rs EMERGENCY CASH" Separately.

thanks for the info.