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The one where Raj went for Cycling (First time Experience - 50km circuit)


The Past:
I met a friend Srini in violin class and got to know that he goes for cycling with a bunch of explorers once in a month. I was excited and told him I had a cycle but haven't done cycling and would love to try. So he told me he will inform when they go for a ride.

The Present: 
Srini texts me that they were planning a morning ride of approx 50-60km circuit. Even though I was excited, I was a bit nervous if I could push myself for that far. I did think of it for a while and I was like "If not now, then when??? ". I said yes.

It was a Sunday morning that we started off. The weather in Bangalore was a big threat as it was raining pretty consistently for the past fortnight. We trusted few weather reports which stated that there is not going to be any rain in the morning and there might be slight rain in the afternoon. Srini started from HSR, two of friends joined in Bellandur, I joined in Kadubeesanahalli junction and two more joined in ISRO junction.

The ride was not tiring as we took good rest on the way with enough hydration and food. We had some refreshments in Devanahalli. Then started again and from there and had breakfast at A2B in Battarahalli and returned home at 11.15.




Here is a short video of the trip by Srini: Ride to Devanahalli - 60 Circuit

Here are the photos: Trip Photos

Thanks to Srini for these amazing photos and videos compilation. He did take risk and took all the photos while riding a bicycle and ensured that it will be a good ride to cherish.

The Future:
Hope to do a lot more riding with these folks, explore new places and push my limits to cover more distance.


Comments

  1. Awesome bro!!! Makes me plan one more ride one ride right away with you...

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  2. Wow ..!!! Raj Karthick after reading your experience even I feel like going for cycling ..!! Will U get me a Cycle Anna :-P ...!!!

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