IBRMC Bengaluru - Summer Ride to Vagamon 18-20th April 2025

sridhar.pradeep

Hola IBR. It's time to get your bikes ready and burn some rubber on the highway.

We welcome you to the Summer Ride to Vagamon. Its going to be a long and fun filled ride and IBR is riding to Vagamon probably for the first time. Lets make this an epic ride with lots of fun.

About the Places:

Vagamon is a picturesque hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala, India, at an elevation of about 1200 meters above sea level. It is known for its lush green hills, tea gardens, pine forests, and stunning waterfalls, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and tourists seeking tranquility. Key attractions include the Vagamon Pine Forest, meandering rivulets, and captivating meadows, offering a serene retreat from city life. Vagamon is also recognized for its cool climate and beautiful landscapes, making it a paradise for visitors.

About the property: This is a small home stay situated next to a small water stream and a little bit before Vagamon town.

Not to forget: While the weather in Vagamon is pleasant, given that it is peak summer the weather along the route will be hot and you should expect afternoons to be hot but bearable in Vagamon.

Hosts: Mayank & Sreenath

WHEN: April 18th – 20th

WHERE: Vagamon

RIDE DISTANCE: 530 KMs

Number of slots 15 (since there are only limited rooms the slots are very limited)

Cost: 2500/person

INCLUDES:

Stay for 2 nights
Day 1: Hi Tea, Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Hi Tea, BBQ, Dinner
*Veg & Non-Veg Food
Day 3: Breakfast

Both Veg & Non-Veg Food will be available
Registration form: https://forms.gle/9wZK6nvWV39tr8Ns8

RIDE PLAN:

MEETING POINT: Renault Silkboard

DISPERSION POINT: Atibele Toll

18 April 2025

[4:00 AM] Meet at Renault Silkboard
[4:30 AM] Ride start
[6:00 AM] Tea break {will be added a few days prior}
[8:30 AM] Breakfast [TBD]
[4:30 PM] Reach the Stay
Chill at home stay
[9:00] Dinner
19 April 25

[8:30 AM] Breakfast
[10:00 AM] Head out to explore viewpoints and forests
[3:30 PM] Reach back to the home stay
[4:30 PM] Chill in the stream
[6:30 PM] Bakar & Barbeque
20 April 25

[7:30 AM] Breakfast
[8:30 AM] Head back to Bangalore
[8:30 PM] Reach Dispersion point
THINGS TO CARRY:

Required Documents: RC, DL, Insurance, and PUC
Trekking Gear: Covered shoes, pants, and a water bottle
Clothing: The place we’re staying can get cold in the night. Plan accordingly.
RIDING GEARS:

Full riding gears mandatory
Full face helmet
Riding Jacket or Any thick jacket with elbow guards
Riding pants or Jeans with knee guards
Riding gloves
Riding Boots/High Ankle boots (NO SPORTS SHOES/Casual shoes)
Bike Spares:

Make sure your bike is serviced recently and there are no known problems as this is a long ride. You are the best judge of your bike. Think about what could go wrong and pack your spares accordingly. Please do not assume people will carry it for you.

Throttle Cable - as applicable
Clutch Cable - as applicable
Starter Plug(s) - as applicable
Tyre Tubes - Front + Back - as applicable
Tool Kit - Complete set of Spanner, Ring Spanner, etc. and any tools that your bike would require.
Mandatory Items:

Duplicate Keys
Fuses - based on your bikes and the extra attachments.
Chain Link(s)
Chain Lube
ORS (electrol) powder and any other medication that you may need.
IMPORTANT:
Full tank before ride starts
Check Oil Levels and make sure the bike is either serviced and/or ready for the ride
Note:

Please make sure you handle your alcohol and do not make it uncomfortable for the rest of the group after getting intoxicated. Needless to say, otherwise, this will possibly be your last ride with IBRMC Bengaluru.

Cheers!

panjratan