Mumbai Chapter | ONE LAST RIDE WITH THE MONSOON | Sep 12-13-14

[Shainoj]

Brothers,

This Ganpati holiday, we leave the city behind and ride deep into the Sahyadris.

Destination: Ratanwadi — a quaint little village tucked away in the hills, where the roads disappear into thick green forests, waterfalls spill across the mountainsides, and mist hangs low over the valleys.

The rains are packing up soon.
So before they disappear, let’s go find them one last time.

One last taste of rain-soaked tarmac, clouds rolling over the peaks, streams rushing across the roads, dripping forests, muddy trails and that earthy smell that only the Sahyadris can deliver.

No rush. No schedules. No city noise.
Just the rumble of motorcycles cutting through the rain, winding roads disappearing into the clouds, village chai steaming beside wet helmets, and the gang soaking in the last wild days of the monsoon.

Date: Saturday, 12th September
Meeting point : https://maps.app.goo.gl/gj9u3CBYcnndrGL5A
Meeting time: 6:00AM

PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST:
*Check Oil Levels/brake pads and tyres and make sure the bike is either serviced and/or ready for the ride.
*Come with a full fuel tank - we will not be stopping for fuel for at least 150 kms
*Carry your Rain gear (or acceptance of your fate)
*Bike Spares: You are the best judge of your bike. Think about what could go wrong and pack your spares accordingly.

MANDATORY ITEMS:
Duplicate Keys
Fuses - based on your bikes and the extra attachments.
Chain Link(s)
Chain Lube

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 (STICTLY -NO Sports shoes/Casual shoes or Gum boots

We may be friends but you may also be sent back from the start point if you do not turn up in the required riding gears.

[Shainoj]

Rider list:

1. Shainoj
2. Chirag
3. Philip
4. Mustak
5. Krishna