The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[GP_freak]

+1; opt for full face & full face only.

Agreed without second thoughts.

[aargee]

Can you please show that on Google map and put a link here, lets check that out

Its a short route, but a long way to go on two laned highway Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

Ram, on your 1st suggestion to Amirthi, the issue lies with the SH between Tindivanam - Arani, where the road is shattered. But, its a good idea to ride there before getting to Kutralam as that should be the road condition of SH's. But for sure its more than half a day trip & expect to return only by 3:00 to 4:00 PM back to Chennai, if started by 6:00 AM.

Agreed without second thoughts.

Long time... Hope you've recovered completely.

[Brat]

@ Brat - Have read all your posts in the GT thread. Pretty useful posts. Looking forward to meeting you in the coming weekends.

Glad you found it useful. Will look forward to meet.

bharat whenever you come to chennai during weekends please do join us we miss Gt650 in our group he he and also you

Umm
The GT may not be around for long, planning for an upgrade - Its about time we got an inline 3 cyl in our group *hint* *hint* or a 2012 ninjutsu..

[whizzkid_ram]

Ram, on your 1st suggestion to Amirthi, the issue lies with the SH between Tindivanam - Arani, where the road is shattered. But, its a good idea to ride there before getting to Kutralam as that should be the road condition of SH's. But for sure its more than half a day trip & expect to return only by 3:00 to 4:00 PM back to Chennai, if started by 6:00 AM.

How about riding to Tirupathi hills & come back? Do we have to get permission to raid the hills? I've been there 15 years back. OR this plan Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps.

[aargee]

How about riding to Tirupathi hills & come back?

Shortest round trip might work to 250+ Kms on two lane highway; via NH5 would be more than that.

Poondi round trip is good, but I don't the condition of the route (and remember to take puncture kit as that route is very remote).

This one we've done several months ago, just that it is additional 10 Kms more than Poondi - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

Or follow the other one I suggested via ECR-Thirukazhankundram-Chengalpet-Walajabad-Kanchipuram-NH4-Chennai

[SriramEfunds]

Nishant & Sriram What about Amirti Forest that We had fun on some twisties & off roading while on the return leg?

I'm ok. Would think that would give an idea about riding through the state highways. I'm open for others to express their opinion.

No, its a place where our chennai xbhpians had a pre ride before Yercaud Tristate G2G. I am not sure whether its doable by other members as it comes out totally around 385 kms or we can take the same NH4 route on the return leg too if we don't want it to be a circuit ride. This is it. We will wait for co-riders opinion too.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Google Maps

or

Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Google Maps

Awaiting other's reaction too. lol.. Let us see.

Somehow I digged it & here goes the memorable pics

Picasa Web Albums - Tarun C - Chennai G2G -...

https://plus.google.com/photos/11477...vwE&banner=pwa

You reminded me of the pre-rides and first TSG2G! Good one Ram.

Its a short route, but a long way to go on two laned highway Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

Ram, on your 1st suggestion to Amirthi, the issue lies with the SH between Tindivanam - Arani, where the road is shattered. But, its a good idea to ride there before getting to Kutralam as that should be the road condition of SH's. But for sure its more than half a day trip & expect to return only by 3:00 to 4:00 PM back to Chennai, if started by 6:00 AM.

Yes. I would prefer to do this pre-ride since it would give mix of both NH and State highway experience. It's nothing great about the Amriti Forest and hardly anthing could be interesting. But the route would give a good experience for those doing it for the first time.

Also, request members to reserve the day for the pre-ride if possible. Let this be like one day trip where we spend some time interacting with the group.

@Arrivealone:- You preferred to learn in a hard way so there you go. Anyways, bury the past conversation and I'm looking forward for the pre-ride. You're welcome to join the group. Offcourse, come with open mind and experience the 'Josh' Chennai group.

[whizzkid_ram]

Shortest round trip might work to 250+ Kms on two lane highway; via NH5 would be more than that.

Poondi round trip is good, but I don't the condition of the route (and remember to take puncture kit as that route is very remote).

This one we've done several months ago, just that it is additional 10 Kms more than Poondi - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

Or follow the other one I suggested via ECR-Thirukazhankundram-Chengalpet-Walajabad-Kanchipuram-NH4-Chennai

I think Poondi will be a nice place to ride as the google'd pics are interesting.

Sriram, Am open to any destination & let us see what others say.

[SriramEfunds]

@Ram - Samma freeya erukka pola? lol... Anyways, the pics look good. Hope to see Poondi the same as in the pics. I mean the water level. Also, if I'm not wrong, we might not be allowed close to the dam area due to security?!?!

So we have options for the pre-ride. So let's ask the members to give a shout on the options we have.

1. Amriti Forest - 350-380kms round trip
2. Poondi - 120-150kms round trip

[whizzkid_ram]

@Ram - Samma freeya erukka pola? lol... Anyways, the pics look good. Hope to see Poondi the same as in the pics. I mean the water level. Also, if I'm not wrong, we might not be allowed close to the dam area due to security?!?!

So we have options for the pre-ride. So let's ask the members to give a shout on the options we have.

1. Amriti Forest - 350-380kms round trip
2. Poondi - 120-150kms round trip

No no, am very busy Not sure about they'll allow us near albeit.

[aravinth545]

@Ram - Samma freeya erukka pola? lol... Anyways, the pics look good. Hope to see Poondi the same as in the pics. I mean the water level. Also, if I'm not wrong, we might not be allowed close to the dam area due to security?!?!

So we have options for the pre-ride. So let's ask the members to give a shout on the options we have.

1. Amriti Forest - 350-380kms round trip
2. Poondi - 120-150kms round trip

Looking at the pictures, I would prefer Amriti forest as it looks somewhat more interesting than Poondi. Still open to other's opinions. Let's go with the majority.

[thegame0012]

Tentative for pre ride !!!

I'm tentative for the 2nd Pre Ride with chennai group as I will be travelling to bangalore same day. But I'm still happy as I will be riding on my bike all the way. I will suggest to take the amriti Forest as it will be a good Practice ride with close to 200 kms one way. But as Aargee already pointed out, its going to be time consuming and will take 1 full day. So in case Majority goes with it, it will be a good experience for every one.

[aargee]

amriti Forest as it will be a good Practice ride with close to 200 kms one way

Saar...Amirthi round trip is about 300-350, it will not be 200 one way. Amirthi is close to Vellore & Vellore is about 140 Kms from Chennai.

I'm on 24X7 support this weekend (hopefully it doesn't gets postponed); I'll join the Kutralam ride. And Sri, no confusion, I checked the dates on which I applied leave, its Mar 15 & 16

[thegame0012]

thanks for correcting - still i feel its better option

[SriramEfunds]

Next Pre-Ride

Next pre-ride - March 4, 2012
Destination - TBD.

I'm ok with any destination as long as it helps to experience both NH and state highways.

[psr]

Two years back when i visited Poondi dam I could not visit the gardens and lower dam area since written permission for the same is required from Chennai ..Please get it clarified before visit since you will be able to only ride on the roads near and above the dam area,without permission.
If planning to visit Tenkasi area, then try to visit Achhan Koil(Temple )in the Kerala border,from Tenkasi...the roads are through mild Ghat section, with forest on both sides,and if there is minimal rain will have mountain stream flowing gently on the roads,...and if you are lucky can meet some Elephants on the road...