The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[SriramEfunds]

Thanks Ganesh.

We can go to Barista either on RK Salai or KNK Road. Meet at 9:30-10:00 PM and wind up at 11:00 PM. For those who want to eat, will have option to visit either Buhari / Cresent and enjoy after the meet..

Is this ok with everyone?

[sivigshankar]

Araey......Edit - Googled & found out the following joints are opened wee hours, but we need to call up & confirm (it's Chennai )
24-hour coffee shops at The Radha Park Inn, The Park , The Raintree, Le Royal Merdien and GRT Grand

24 hour coffee shops / restaurants are present in these Hotels: Residency Towers, Residency ( GN Chetty Road), Ambassador Pallava ( Egmore), Vestin Park ( Egmore, okay food / coffee at night ), Taj Club house in Mount Road, Taj Coromandel / Connemara.... most of the big hotels have 24 hour coffee shops...

Don't think Raintree has a coffee shop, 3 months back they didn't have a 24 hours coffee shop ( Both in RA Puram / Anna Salai)



Barista in Nungambakkam (Opp. to Isphani center is open till 2 -2.30am to my knowledge)

Late night eat outs...
Mathsya – Egmore (Pure veg food mostly South indian, will be full most of the time during the night - Open till 1am - Amazing food )
Midnight Express – Opp Naradha Ghana Sabha
Hotel Residency – G N Chetty Road - IF you guys go there, please try their Ice Cream cake.
Cresent – Sterling Road (two of them open till about 2 am)
Midnight Express – Anna Nagar
Buharis – Mount Road
Kartik Tiffin Centre – Anna Nagar (open till 2 am)
TOPSEE – opp. Adyar NIIT (non-veg food till 1:30 AM)
GRT Coffee shop – Midnight Combo for Rs 150 - I think it's Rs. 250 + Taxes and not 150

Saturday night you might get buffet at some of the hotels before midnight in Residency Towers, GRT, etc.

I am sure most of you are aware of these, however I just thought I'll add some inputs that I am aware on these places, if someone is not aware..

[SriramEfunds]

Barista in Nungambakkam (Opp. to Isphani center is open till 2 -2.30am to my knowledge)

Thank you and it was really information.

@All: Let's meet at Barista then!

[lovelongrides]

In addition to the above mentioned late night joints, Ambika Empire also has 24 hour coffee shop and Buffet till 2 AM.

Off-topic but if you are looking for late night (till 2 AM)door delivery Twilight Takeout, lake area, Nungambakkam is an option.

[SriramEfunds]

In addition we have Moonlight does door delivery too. 7pm - 7 am.

[aargee]

in addition we have moonlight does door delivery too. 7pm - 7 am.

ROTFL lolz!!!

[Ri$hi]

Since this is going to be the honey moon ride for most of us newbies I would like few points to be jotted down here like:

- Fuel stops(keeping in mind the 300km range)
- The roles and resposibilities as an individual /lead/ sweep
- SPOC for carrying the puncture kit, foot pump and other essentials in each group
- Order needs to maintained
Thats all I can think of please add if I have missed out anything.
I understand that most of the things are already covered, few things goes without saying and rest will be covered in the forth coming meet on 27 oct 9:30 pm at barista, but it would come handy for future reference if its also posted on this thread.

[siddharth_ZMR]

Route information :
Hi can anyone please provide an update on road conditions, traffic load on the following routes:
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps
Mysore, Karnataka, India to Bangalore, Karnataka, India - Google Maps
Hubli, Karnataka, India to Chitradurga, Karnataka, India - Google Maps

Thanks
Sid

[aargee]

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

Crystal clear, straight forward simple route

Mysore, Karnataka, India to Bangalore, Karnataka, India - Google Maps

Unless you've a TN registered vehicle, it's crystal clear, straight forward simple route

[sivigshankar]

Since this is going to be the honey moon ride .... like:

- Fuel stops(keeping in mind the 300km range)

Rishi, keep in mind that there will be 30-50km stretches where you may not find even a single working petrol pump, therefore, I would advise you to fill up Duke's tank when you have ridden about 250-275 kms. I got 42 - 45 kmpl during my last highway ride and we were climbing hills and carving curves etc.. so the mileage dropped too about 28 - 32kmpl as well. However, knowing your riding style and your Duke a am sure you'll get about 50kmpl ... just thought I'll share my views, given that I was searching for a petrol pump for 40kms once on the highway

[Ananth]

Since this is going to be the honey moon ride for most of us newbies I would like few points to be jotted down here like:

- Fuel stops(keeping in mind the 300km range)

Honey Moon Ride? Seriously??

Fuel Stops:

1) Chennai - Home
2) Shoolagiri - HP / BPCL
3) Neelamangla (After exiting NICE) or at Hassan

You still have many company outlets on Bangalore - Hassan road. So, I dont think it is going to be a issue. Top up every 250 kilometers just incase.

[siddharth_ZMR]

Unless you've a TN registered vehicle, it's crystal clear, straight forward simple route

i have a MH registered bike.... is that route a problem for TN bikes? y?

[aargee]

is that route a problem for TN bikes? y?

Mandya; Cauveri

[Sunnyside_up!]

Rishi, keep in mind that there will be 30-50km stretches where you may not find even a single working petrol pump, therefore, I would advise you to fill up Duke's tank when you have ridden about 250-275 kms. I got 42 - 45 kmpl during my last highway ride and we were climbing hills and carving curves etc.. so the mileage dropped too about 28 - 32kmpl as well. However, knowing your riding style and your Duke a am sure you'll get about 50kmpl ... just thought I'll share my views, given that I was searching for a petrol pump for 40kms once on the highway

I don't think this an issue at all - remember, there are bikes on this trip which have only 16- 25 kmpl range. I have never yet run out of fuel. Don't worry about these things and focus on enjoying the experience.

[Nagamani]

[QUOTE=siddharth_ZMR;884785]Route information :
Hi can anyone please provide an update on road conditions, traffic load on the following routes:
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

This is a disturbance free stretch but be prepared with proper rain gear before doing this stretch as rain will interrupt you anytime...