07-11-2009:
Its been an year since I did an ass-breaking ride. Though some small rides came my way, they were nothing compared the 5000 km long golden quadrilateral ride last year. Since we work for American companies, getting holidays during December is the easiest. Its time; i need to get off my ass and make the year-long wait count.
The original plan was to complete the GQ ride which was pending. I could also see the northern India in the much dreaded winter. I saw a bit of it in Bihar last year. But it was not to be, as Vikas' marriage is fixed on Dec 27 exactly midway between my holidays. So i have to do a smaller ride as I need to get to Trivandrum for the marriage. Where could I go? It was at this moment I thought that I could completely cover the Western Ghats and reach Trivandrum(which is at the tip of the mountain range) for the occasion. SO, THATS IT, I will be heading to Gujarat where the great mountain range starts. As I am in eternal love with the mountains, this is going to be ONE HELLUVA RIDE!!!!!! And it would be a satisfying ride for my Odometer too; expecting to clock atleast 5000 km.
20-11-2009:
After few days of research, I have decided on a tentative route. This trip wont be planned to perfection. I have 20 days to roam in the mountains. I would lay myself to the mercy of the mountains and go wherever she takes me. The trip would start from the north-western tip of the Deccan plateau where the Sahyadris originate. I would ride down in time for the wedding and trace my way back to Bangalore through the south-western Ghats. It looks like this is going to be a 7000 km long ride. Let us see how things turn out. Am damn excited and raring to go... Would be my longest ride till date. I am indeed a nomad.....
