Very Happy New Year to all XBHPians
This is my first travelogue. At the time of new year eve i was thinking of doing something special. Suddenly an idea flashed why not go home? But not the usual way!
A long ride from Bengaluru to Malpe in my Pulsar 135! Yes this was my very first long ride that too solo. I was very excited finally planned the route and was all geared up.
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This was the route i had planned. It was the very first time i was going to ride on these roads so was very excited! I got serviced the bike, bought some riding gears a balaclava and a pair of riding gloves packed my backpack and was all set for the ride. Woke up at 4 in the morning of 1st Jan but for my luck it was raining very heavily. This delayed my starting time. I waited till 7:30 but it was raining cats and dogs. Then i wasted no time and started the ride in heavy rain. It was heavy rain till Nelamangala and then rain eased off as i headed in Manalore-Bangalore highway but till then i was completely soaked in rain, my hands were numb. I rode on the highway in that condition till 10:30 and then stopped for a break.
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Sorry for the image quality as it was captured from mobile as i had no time to take my camera out. I dried my gloves by placing them on engine changed my pair of socks and the sun was also out absorbed some heat and again i hit the road. I could'nt take any pictures on the road as i was really late so kept on riding.
Still more pictures to come once the travelogue is approved.
This is my first travelogue. At the time of new year eve i was thinking of doing something special. Suddenly an idea flashed why not go home? But not the usual way!
A long ride from Bengaluru to Malpe in my Pulsar 135! Yes this was my very first long ride that too solo. I was very excited finally planned the route and was all geared up.
This was the route i had planned. It was the very first time i was going to ride on these roads so was very excited! I got serviced the bike, bought some riding gears a balaclava and a pair of riding gloves packed my backpack and was all set for the ride. Woke up at 4 in the morning of 1st Jan but for my luck it was raining very heavily. This delayed my starting time. I waited till 7:30 but it was raining cats and dogs. Then i wasted no time and started the ride in heavy rain. It was heavy rain till Nelamangala and then rain eased off as i headed in Manalore-Bangalore highway but till then i was completely soaked in rain, my hands were numb. I rode on the highway in that condition till 10:30 and then stopped for a break.
Sorry for the image quality as it was captured from mobile as i had no time to take my camera out. I dried my gloves by placing them on engine changed my pair of socks and the sun was also out absorbed some heat and again i hit the road. I could'nt take any pictures on the road as i was really late so kept on riding.
Still more pictures to come once the travelogue is approved.