The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Ananth]

Ok Ananth thanks for the tips I got it, What I did was pictures 4000x size I reduced to 50 Percent so around 2000x I think i need to reduce 1024x or around 1000x pixels it seems, ok from next time i'll make a note of it

Resize to 1600 and upload in picasa or Flickr and then link the image with 900x600 spec or similar

Flickr or picasa will allow you to link images with varied sizes

[bikerfas]

Nice Pics there Avinash. Yep you need to resize - you can work up on your writing as many as logs you write, as i learnt like that

[bikerfas]

Chilly Ride to Gingee :-D

Received lot of messages on Wednesday and in that one of them from Nishant stating "any Ride plans for this weekend?" i saw it late in the night thought of replying the next day - As usual in the morning was hurrying up to office and forgot to call - held up with work so no call made to him -- seems like Nishant wanted to ride badly so he gave a call on Thursday evening to check out again which was a good thing he did I said to him am game and for a half-day ride and we finalized that we ride to Gingee Fort (approx 124kms from Chennai) expecting to return back by afternoon. Informed him am out of internet connectivity - so asked him to post of the forum so that any one interested to ride can join. After that I got a call from Nishant on friday evening for the time to start - we fixed up 5.30am to start as we know it might be late
Friday 11pm reached home from work and messaged Nishant to give me a Wake-up call when is awake to be on double alarm for me . Cleaned my FZ and made sure its ready for the ride. Saturday 5am Was ready to roll and meet up Nishant near BP petrol pump but it was closed so we had a short detour and so it was extra 10 mins and we reached late to Meeting point - Perungalathur amongst heavy traffic. To my surprise the group was big enough with Bharath, Sriram, Avinash, Raj and Rakesh, then Nishant informed that Sunny is also coming and is waiting near Cresent College. Sriram with a quick brief on the group to the newbies Raj and Rakesh - we were set to go - caught up with Sunny and some high-fiv's and fag - we were ready to roll amongst the heavy traffic as being the pongal weekend all were heading out of chennai. Weather was chill enough to prick deep into your bones and the traffic to snarl you to a halt. As we were on bikes - we have cushion to squeeze through the traffic and after crossing chengalpet toll we had some more space to ride in the NH. Brat and Sunny left us behind and we were cruising at a comfortable speeds evading through the traffic-fest NH with a leak break. Sunny promptly stopped us for a Breakfast stop and we just had some food to fill our tummies as the breakfast was average. Couple of clicks of us and the bikes - we left the hotel with the onlookers amusement.

We took the right from Tindivanam and the SH welcomed with the Railway crossing and luckily it was only for couple of minutes and the Gates were open. We crwaled with our bikes in the narrow roads and managed to cross the town with guidance of the locals. As i was riding in the last misjudged the numbers of riders ahead of me - was thinking still sriram is behind me. so waited for some time and later gave a second thought that i must have missed him - as mentioned i had missed him to count so all others were waiting for me to come after a distance. We started our ride back on the broken SH road with terrifying oncoming buses gave us a hard time and Sunny spotted a right place for photos and a butt-break - a much needed one on this SH's. After some photos we decided tostop next only at the Gingee fort and the next 10kms to gingee we took a time to reach there with the traffic and parked our bikes under shade.

While others were gearing down Sriram and me went to check for any other place to relax - but the place we went was a temple and wasn't safe enough to park the bike so returned back the Raja fort parking. Me, Nishant decided to trek up the Rani fort which seemed smaller than the Raja fort and Raj, Rakesh and Avinash said they will join us - while Sunny, Sriram and Bharath decided to relax down. They tried their best convince us not to trek but we stood on our decision :-) and went on for our trek. After getting the tickets we gave look back for the trio but they were long way back so we started our trek up - to put it short we managed to trek up and clicks some awesome pictures and gazed at the amazing views and came down :-) with the trio following us the same way.

Start of the Trek up Rani's Fort

Other group of people - pointing towards the Raja Fort at a distance

Different views which are captured while going up the fort

Nishant coming up - u can see the strain :-)

Biker

Finally reached the Top

A Self timed one

Second group Raj and Rakesh coming up

Once back to the ground, took the opposite road to the Rani fort - seemed like a old chamber belonging to the ruins of the fort - couldn't get in clear what the place was about - took couple of snaps and returned back the parking after clicking the neatly Siva Temple enroute. soon we all were joined by the trio - as Sunny was testing the R15 which was punny when he sat on it . After a few light moments we started our ride back to chennai. Took a break once we reached the NH and gulped down some Tea/coffee - and took some snaps before starting our ride. From here on everyone was on thier heels Rode superb and i bid good-bye to Raj, Rajesh, Sriram whom i caught up near tambaram and reached home in next 15min. Was quiet a refreshing ride and good to know some more minds sharing the same passion

Raja Fort at a distance

I think i clicked the Siva Temple - which was neatly maintained

A Lighter moment

Group Pic

Break point after the SH

Starting back home

Will Ride back to Gingee again to conquer the Raja's Fort for sure

[SriramEfunds]

Thanks Nishant & Dinesh for a lovely plan. It was relaxing after work for me.
Camelback discussion and KB100 story filled that day with laughter.

Avinash and Dinesh :- You made the picture tell a story here. Excellent narration and pictures.

[aargee]

I'm prepared for the ride. It should be Friday morning any ways

Yea, can do it unless its Friday evening or Saturday morning; can't take another day off especially when the first three days of the weeks are already taken

[thegame0012]

Nice write up

Thanks Sri, thanks to the that riding Bug which bite me on Wednesday I could think of a ride. Hi Dinesh, Nice trip log there. I loved the pics - feel like gifting you my DSLR as you can do far better use of it then I do
me and Ananth might might head to Hampi this weekend - let me know if you want to join. Please call me to get details - you might get surprise !!!

[I.S.Avinash]

Resize to 1600 and upload in picasa or Flickr and then link the image with 900x600 spec or similar



Flickr or picasa will allow you to link images with varied sizes

ok Ananth I got it, But one doubt after I upload the picks in picasa how to link the image with 900x600 where to select that option ? could you please guide me

Nice Pics there Avinash. Yep you need to resize - you can work up on your writing as many as logs you write, as i learnt like that

Thanks Dhinesh, Yeah I Know Getting scoldings from everyone regarding the resize the image, Ganesh lappy got shuts off hee sorry Ganesh

And your blog is fantastic simple and yet you covered all the matters Guess I need to more practice

Thanks Nishant & Dinesh for a lovely plan. It was relaxing after work for me.
Camelback discussion and KB100 story filled that day with laughter.

Avinash and Dinesh :- You made the picture tell a story here. Excellent narration and pictures.

Thanks Sri

Mr.Photographer turned Blogger.. Congrats & my appreciation for the new beginning .. One suggestion keep it short .. I liked the presentation of your pics the same way Dinesh(bikerfas) does..

Many of those pics did not load for me. Is it only for me?

thanks Yuvi, Yeah from next time i'll Keep it short

He he he, petrol price is an evil in itself !!!

Yes Nishant Your correct. I wish our ride's runs in diesel

[I.S.Avinash]

Yeah I got it.. how to re-size the image and post it from picasa Hee thanks Ananth

[thegame0012]

great response

So atlast, all the seats in my Car is full (well as of now). Presently the people who are coming are Me, Ananth, Steve, Dinesh (tentative) and Sriram (yet to confirm but 80 % in) - I hope every one of you get the leave sanctioned - I have blocked rooms and will pay once attendance is confirmed - Booking is done in Shanthi Guest House.

[Ananth]

So atlast, all the seats in my Car is full (well as of now). Presently the people who are coming are Me, Ananth, Steve, Dinesh (tentative) and Sriram (yet to confirm but 80 % in) - I hope every one of you get the leave sanctioned - I have blocked rooms and will pay once attendance is confirmed - Booking is done in Shanthi Guest House.

I now know how you are a successful Change / Problem Coordinator

My leaves are 90% done - But Sunday - Need to be in office by 6 PM - Possible ?

[thegame0012]

I now know how you are a successful Change / Problem Coordinator

My leaves are 90% done - But Sunday - Need to be in office by 6 PM - Possible ?

He he he , don't worry Ananth - I was asked to be at home by 4 pm by my First reporting manager (my wife ) , So shouldn't be an issue. You can be at office on time !!!

[I.S.Avinash]

Hey guys.,

After the Ride to gingee my excitement still continuous so went for small ride on sunday evening till Tiger caves, My friend bought a new Ride, So he want to season his big that's why we decided to go and did some little bit Off-road and it was fun overall

Main Highlights - Mullaga Bajji Just for Rs 2 Each near tiger caves Don't miss it guys

Few Picks



sorry For blur Picture 90x Zoom that'w why










OFF-Road Near ECR





Sunset| Tiger caves

[I.S.Avinash]

So atlast, all the seats in my Car is full (well as of now). Presently the people who are coming are Me, Ananth, Steve, Dinesh (tentative) and Sriram (yet to confirm but 80 % in) - I hope every one of you get the leave sanctioned - I have blocked rooms and will pay once attendance is confirmed - Booking is done in Shanthi Guest House.

Wow Great So you guys gonna go by car, Happy journey.. Ride safe. I love to meet steve very soon

What about others?? All seniors are going for Hampi Ride..

Shall we have any g2g this weekend?

[niranjanvaidya]

Hi Guys, I coming to Chennai for CSS tomorrow and I need some information.

1. What are the possible means of transport from the Chennai airport to the track?
2. How far is the track from the airport?
3. I should be landing by 3:30 PM..how much time would it take for that distance considering that I would start off immediately?
4. Should I book some taxi service OR are there options available at the airport?

Would appreciate any information on this! thanks!

[n_aditya]

Hi Guys, I coming to Chennai for CSS tomorrow and I need some information.

1. What are the possible means of transport from the Chennai airport to the track?
2. How far is the track from the airport?
3. I should be landing by 3:30 PM..how much time would it take for that distance considering that I would start off immediately?
4. Should I book some taxi service OR are there options available at the airport?

Would appreciate any information on this! thanks!

The track is around 20kms from the airport and on the Chennai Blore highway. Best to take a call taxi or a cab to the track. It would take at least an hour to reach the highway from the airport and from there another 30-45 mins to get to the track. Account for 2hrs at the least considering you might hit traffic enroute in the city.

You can avail cab services like Easy Call taxi or Fast Track radio taxi etc. Bargain on the fare if they refuse to ply using the fare meter.