The Official Chennai Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[aargee]

WTH!!! I never knew you guys weren't riding!!! My apologies really to not have invited you folks

We rode to Javvadhu hills last week & it was over 620+ Km in a day through hills, villages, state & national highway

Next time, I'll make a point to make a post even if no one is willing to join; sorry

[yellowspunk]

Hey Chennai-xBHPians!
My name is Jay and I've just returned to India after a 3 year long journey from the US, overland thru Latin America, Europe and Africa. My bike, a Suzuki DR650, is coming via sea from South Africa and will get here in a few weeks. After clearing customs and other paperwork, I'll be heading out for a tour around India and ending up in Delhi.

Here's my intro thread on xBHP for more info: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/who-you/...ome-india.html

I'd like to meet you guys and see what the biking scene here is all about I'm out this weekend (family roadtrip to Thirupati, pooja for the returning son ) but when's the next G2G happening? How about something next week, like Friday (15th)?

I'm in Porur and going to suck to be without two wheels until sanDRina (my DR650) arrives You guys know about some spare two wheels I could use till my bike arrives?

Cheers,
Jay
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Hi Jay

Welcome to Chennai!
Your ride report was worth the read! We would be happy to meet you. Am riding to Hyderabad now, will be back by next week.
Hope to see you then

[thegame0012]

BUMP! Chennai XBhp! Wake up! It's about a year since we did our infamous Kuttralam ride! We have to celebrate the anniversary!

Sriram, Nishant, Jafar, Anant, Dinesh, Rajiv - what say? That's already (including me) seven of the usual suspects. I'm sure plenty more are itching to ride before the heat hits us with full force! Fearless Leader! We need some leading! : D

I'm IN. We don't have much time before climate make it impossible to ride anywhere in south. If we can pull out some plan before 2nd week of april, i think it will be good. Kuttralam was good and I wish to do something like that (a 5 days long run) again.

@Sunny - Looks like chennai thread is either in hibernation or fainted because of no doses of rides . only way to keep it alive is to plan a ride soon. I personally wish to do some high hills and twisties to beat the heat. Lets start some planning now. Goa will be a good destination but again, just 5 days might not be enough.

[aargee]

How about one of these circuit?

Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

D1 - Tambaram - Pollachi
D2 & D3 - Around Pollachi (Nelliyampathy, Parambikulam, Sholayar, Chinnar, Eravikulam, Malampuzha, Valparai, Anaimalai, Aaliyar) or have beer for the குடிமக்கள் (no offence)
D4 - Pollachi to Tambaram

Return leg
Option 1 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps
Option 2 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

[thegame0012]

How about one of these circuit?

Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

D1 - Tambaram - Pollachi
D2 & D3 - Around Pollachi (Nelliyampathy, Parambikulam, Sholayar, Chinnar, Eravikulam, Malampuzha, Valparai, Anaimalai, Aaliyar) or have beer for the குடிமக்கள் (no offence)
D4 - Pollachi to Tambaram

Return leg
Option 1 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps
Option 2 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

So plans are pouring IN, thanks Aargee.
I am good for any plans provided I get decent food to eat and clean bed sheets to sleep. Beer is something which is welcome drink after day full of riding .
Aargee, do you have any suggestions for place to stay for nights during the trip in these places ? not sure but we might have to book places in advance due to season time in case we are picking these places for the trip !

[aargee]

Aargee, do you have any suggestions for place to stay for nights during the trip in these places ? not sure but we might have to book places in advance due to season time in case we are picking these places for the trip !

Accommodation can be found, not an issue, but you're bang right on the part of advance booking due to seasonal time This is why I prefer riding to RJ in Summer & Kodi in Winter

As usual, numbers & dates are necessary to plan for anything & everything

[thegame0012]

As usual, numbers & dates are necessary to plan for anything & everything

This calls for a voting booth . We need preferred dates when this ride can be done. We got few free birds who have no issues with leaves where as poor souls like me need advance booking in calender. but 4 days ride plan looks like a yummy deal.

[Ananth]

How about one of these circuit?

Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

D1 - Tambaram - Pollachi
D2 & D3 - Around Pollachi (Nelliyampathy, Parambikulam, Sholayar, Chinnar, Eravikulam, Malampuzha, Valparai, Anaimalai, Aaliyar) or have beer for the குடிமக்கள் (no offence)
D4 - Pollachi to Tambaram

Return leg
Option 1 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps
Option 2 - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India to Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India - Google Maps

I would vote for going via Sathyamangalam for sure!

But, It is a very Time consuming route (Calls for a photo session every other corner!!) - Riding with a Big Gang would mean more stops & more photos

Example:






For Staying in Pollachi, There are only a handful of BIG hotels & other small lodges (Agreed, If we could stay in Mypadu - WE CAN STAY ANYWHERE!!)

But, I would personally love to stay somewhere in the middle of a Coconut farm or the likes. There is one I know along the banks of Aaliyar Dam. I could get the details when we all meet up next time.

And as planned long long back, We could hunt for permissions to Grass Hills, Must be a different experience.

[dpak89]

And as planned long long back, We could hunt for permissions to Grass Hills, Must be a different experience.

Very difficult!
You cannot ride there, even if you get permission which again, is not given to more than 4 persons!

[Ananth]

Very difficult!
You cannot ride there, even if you get permission which again, is not given to more than 4 persons!

I thought it was limited to 2/3 jeeps a day. which is enough to cover the whole gang.

And Mr.Deepak - You know better than all of us on where to stay & where to go around Western Ghats. Pour in your suggestions.

[dpak89]

I thought it was limited to 2/3 jeeps a day. which is enough to cover the whole gang.

And Mr.Deepak - You know better than all of us on where to stay & where to go around Western Ghats. Pour in your suggestions.

Actually the climate is already super-hot in here. Especially Kerala-side is literally a burning oven. We had a difficult time traveling through there. So i don't know what will really satisfy you guys after traveling quite a distance. If you just want to ride irrespective of climate, may be try out- Pollachi-valparai-athirampally which might bring smiles on the cornering enthusiasts. I think some of you would have already tried this after they re-laid the roads last year.

[aargee]

Actually the climate is already super-hot in here. Especially Kerala-side is literally a burning oven

Remember, we're coming from burning fire, oven is nothing

[Ananth]

Actually the climate is already super-hot in here. Especially Kerala-side is literally a burning oven.

Accweather updates Night temperature between 12 - 18 degrees all around Western Ghats. Coming from 35+ degrees, It is OK :-)

[dpak89]

Remember, we're coming from burning fire, oven is nothing

Long time since i have been to home, you see

Accweather updates Night temperature between 12 - 18 degrees all around Western Ghats. Coming from 35+ degrees, It is OK :-)

Let me know your plans (dates). I will try to get some help from Forest dept if possible.

[Ananth]

Let me know your plans (dates). I will try to get some help from Forest dept if possible.

Who else can i call when you have an in house Forest Official

And, Should it not be "Our" Plans? I'm occupied on April 7, any other weekend is fine for me.