The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[Brat]

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

Amriti forest!! Interesting or not, voted purely because it is farther.

[madhavparashar]

Won't make it...

Wish I could join for the next prep-ride. Leaving for home on 3rd for the Holi week

@Sreeram: I think I need some more long rides before I can go for a 700 km a day ride (having done only 360 km in a day till date). I might have decided otherwise if I wud have been able to join on 3rd March.

Anyways, the journey has just started for me with the group. I'll work my way through to be mentally and physically capable to do big rides like Kutralam.

[SriramEfunds]

Amriti forest!! Interesting or not, voted purely because it is farther.

I can understand. I'd rather keep the options for members to take a call (democratic way).

Wish I could join for the next prep-ride. Leaving for home on 3rd for the Holi week

@Sreeram: I think I need some more long rides before I can go for a 700 km a day ride (having done only 360 km in a day till date). I might have decided otherwise if I wud have been able to join on 3rd March.

Anyways, the journey has just started for me with the group. I'll work my way through to be mentally and physically capable to do big rides like Kutralam.

If 360kms was from our recent Pondy trip, then I would say just enough the half the distance of Kuttralam ride. I appreciate your enthusiasm in preparing for long road trips if not for the upcoming one.

During our long road trip rides, the timelines might be aggressive in order to reach the destination safe and minimize riding in the dark.

One should take plenty of water during the ride to keep themselves hydrated as it would reduce the fatigue and energy bars to keep you attentive. Man and machine in good condition ensure safe and enjoyable journey.

Well, close to the ride dates, shall come up with some pointers to benefit.

[thegame0012]

Trip planning

Sriram, I thinks its time to get the final head count and book the rooms. Its gonna take few days to collect the money and deposit in resorts account to block the rooms.
Also, lets start sketching out "what to do" and "when to do" in those 4 days.

[aargee]

Also, lets start sketching out "what to do" and "when to do" in those 4 days.

One of the route that I'm determined to do is...
Kutralam Main Falls to Punalur, Kerala, India - Google Maps

If you wonder why this route is special, then see this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQWVoSotJw

[M@n()J]

Route information

Amidst the heavy discussions regarding the Kutralam ride and pre-rides , I am borrowing some part for my route query

I am planning on a 5 days ride on Coastal TN. Need inputs on the route suggestions and road conditions .

Day 1 - Bangalore - Tirunelveli - I think this route is pretty simple with NH all the way. How is the road from Madurai to Tirunelveli ?

Day 2 - Tirunelveli - Kanyakumari - Thoothukudi - No idea about the road condition

Day 3 - Thoothukudi - Rameshwaram - How to visit Dhanudhkodi and any time restrictions on the same?

Day 4 - Rameshwaram - Velankanni - Point Calimere - Road conditions?

Day 5 - Point Calimere - Cuddalore - Pondy - Chennai

Please suggest if there are any must visit places in the above routes .

Thanks in advance!

[Ananth]

Day 1 - Bangalore - Tirunelveli - I think this route is pretty simple with NH all the way. How is the road from Madurai to Tirunelveli ?

Awesome all the way.I think you may even hit Kanyakumari the same *night* if you could push in a little.

Day 2 - Tirunelveli - Kanyakumari - Thoothukudi - No idea about the road condition

Tirunelveli - K'kumari - Good

K'kumari - Thoothukkudi - Nice, Winding roads along the wind mills - I loved the route, But the roads are a little bumpy and not much traffic.

Day 3 - Thoothukudi - Rameshwaram - How to visit Dhanudhkodi and any time restrictions on the same?

Same as Day 2 - Dhanushkodi is possible - There is a check post where the road ends & the beach shore road starts. The guy would normally let u pass, unless you have a bad day!

Day 4 - Rameshwaram - Velankanni - Point Calimere - Road conditions?

Pretty much "OK" - It is going to be dry, lots of town traffic. But nothing to worry about.

Make sure u get the accommodation in Point calimere (if you want to stay there that is) else stay in Vedaranyam / Nagapattinam

Day 5 - Point Calimere - Cuddalore - Pondy - Chennai

Point Calimer - Cudalore - Decent - Few bad patches, most of them are redone - Be careful around Cuddalore thanks to the last cyclone, roads might be bad.

Do you really want the road conditions between Pondy & Chennai?

And my Itinerary would be :

1 : Blore - Madurai - K'kumari

2: K'kumari - Rameshwaram

3: Rameshwaram - Point Calimere

4: Point Calimere - Pondy

5: Pondy - Chennai

[pinturocks]

Amidst the heavy discussions regarding the Kutralam ride and pre-rides , I am borrowing some part for my route query

I am planning on a 5 days ride on Coastal TN. Need inputs on the route suggestions and road conditions .

Road Conditions as per December

Day 1 - Bangalore - Tirunelveli - I think this route is pretty simple with NH all the way. How is the road from Madurai to Tirunelveli ?
Road is pretty good. Not to worry!
Day 2 - Tirunelveli - Kanyakumari - Thoothukudi - No idea about the road condition
You will have lots of traffic, trucks & lorries and road condition is not so good at Tirunelveli bypass (construction work going on) After bypass beautiful roads and good views! You will enjoy it!
Day 3 - Thoothukudi - Rameshwaram - How to visit Dhanudhkodi and any time restrictions on the same?
Pretty okay road. Not to worry much. I guess no time restrictions is there for Dhanudhkodi. but its better you go before noon. Because after that it will be too hot and later coastal winds will also increase
Day 4 - Rameshwaram - Velankanni - Point Calimere - Road conditions?
Good roads. At some places roads are not so good near Velankanni. Other wise its okay!
Day 5 - Point Calimere - Cuddalore - Pondy - Chennai
Roads are in good condition
Please suggest if there are any must visit places in the above routes .

@Kanyakumari: Getting roams for single person is tough.
Try going to Nagercoil, if possible! But it will take a whole day.

I guess day 2 is not possible, If you wanna see sunset/sunrise. Dont miss it!

Thanks in advance!

Answers in bold

Agreed with Ananth Plan!
And if possible add Point Calimere - Chidambaram (Mangrove Forest) - Pondy
Add Tranquebar to the list if possible. (its a small place - visit danish fort)
Route Link

Route which i followed during my ride for 6 days Route

[Ananth]

Answers in bold

Agreed with Ananth Plan!
And if possible add Point Calimere - Chidambaram (Mangrove Forest) - Pondy
Add Tranquebar to the list if possible. (its a small place - visit danish fort)
Route Link

Route which i followed during my ride for 6 days Route

Dont add Pichavaram (mangrove Forest) - It will be bloody HOT! Unless you plan to spend the evening in Pichavaram and ride back to pondy.

[pinturocks]

+1 ^
Oh yeah, i forgot!
It was hot when i went :-/

[M@n()J]

Awesome all the way.I think you may even hit Kanyakumari the same *night* if you could push in a little.



Tirunelveli - K'kumari - Good

K'kumari - Thoothukkudi - Nice, Winding roads along the wind mills - I loved the route, But the roads are a little bumpy and not much traffic.



Same as Day 2 - Dhanushkodi is possible - There is a check post where the road ends & the beach shore road starts. The guy would normally let u pass, unless you have a bad day!



Pretty much "OK" - It is going to be dry, lots of town traffic. But nothing to worry about.

Make sure u get the accommodation in Point calimere (if you want to stay there that is) else stay in Vedaranyam / Nagapattinam



Point Calimer - Cudalore - Decent - Few bad patches, most of them are redone - Be careful around Cuddalore thanks to the last cyclone, roads might be bad.

Do you really want the road conditions between Pondy & Chennai?

And my Itinerary would be :

1 : Blore - Madurai - K'kumari

2: K'kumari - Rameshwaram

3: Rameshwaram - Point Calimere

4: Point Calimere - Pondy

5: Pondy - Chennai

Thanks machi! Ya I can do Bangalore - kanyakumari on Day1 . But couple of friends are riding from Chennai and they cant push that much.

Regarding Thoothukudi - What are the places that are worth visiting ? If there is nothing then I can push to Rameshwaram on day2.

Answers in bold

Agreed with Ananth Plan!
And if possible add Point Calimere - Chidambaram (Mangrove Forest) - Pondy
Add Tranquebar to the list if possible. (its a small place - visit danish fort)
Route Link

Route which i followed during my ride for 6 days Route

Thanks for your suggestions and the album link buddy . Some pics of the roads are superb!!! And yeah I am not missing the Sunrise at kanyakumari. Will be riding from Tirunelveli early in the morning 3- 3:30 am so that we are at Kanyakumari for the sunrise.

[jkhan69]

Glad to see a big group for the Pondy ride.

Hope to meet all this weekend.

[aargee]

Hope to meet all this weekend.

This weekend or March 1st weekend

[jkhan69]

This weekend or March 1st weekend

Hoping to have a casual G2G this weekend.

Would not be able to make March 4th ride , would be in Bangalore.

[Ananth]

There is no meet this weekend? I'm busy first two weekends of march