Ride
Started at 6 in the morning from Prarthna Theater in ECR
Breakfast at 8.15 at Kalpakkam. My first 30 mins break. This is my longest time on saddle.
Next break around 9.30 for coffee. Another 15 mins break at around 100 Kms
One small 15 min break at Marakkanam at 10.45
Finally lunch near Pondicherry University at 11.30. 30 mins
There were moderate head winds and heat.
Reached Auroville at 12.30.
Started from Auroville at 2pm
15 min Break at CCD 2.40
15 min coke cola break at 4.15
started getting worried as I didnt have headlight. I planned to return in daylight so didnt take it. Only took tail light
the winds changed direction and they were now cross winds :(
rode for 2 hours and reached mahabalipuram at 6.30. It was dark now
Reached Mayajaal at 7.30 and stopped for the Final coffee at kumbakonam coffee house
Home was 10 kms away and while starting from the coffee shop forgot the helmet. Mind told me to screw the helmet and reach home!
in the middle two reporters from Times of India started the usual questions. that was when I realized that there was no helmet on my head
Finally reached home at 8pm.
Saddle time would be around 8.5 hours.
Very glad to have done it.. Learnt a lot.
Main dos and donts:
1. Do not UNDER estimate the heat or winds.
2. Do not OVER estimate yourself or your cycle.
3. Do not ride alone.
Picture
I did this Last saturday and there was heavy pain in my wrists, elbow and neck. Surprisingly, the legs were fine apart from little calf muscle pain
Its been two days and all the pain is gone except the upper neck pain. Its due to the head position in the road bike that is new to me. I hope it will be fine in future rides. Hoping to get back on my rockrider from tomorrow :D
Until the Next Inter city express ride
Started at 6 in the morning from Prarthna Theater in ECR
Breakfast at 8.15 at Kalpakkam. My first 30 mins break. This is my longest time on saddle.
Next break around 9.30 for coffee. Another 15 mins break at around 100 Kms
One small 15 min break at Marakkanam at 10.45
Finally lunch near Pondicherry University at 11.30. 30 mins
There were moderate head winds and heat.
Reached Auroville at 12.30.
Started from Auroville at 2pm
15 min Break at CCD 2.40
15 min coke cola break at 4.15
started getting worried as I didnt have headlight. I planned to return in daylight so didnt take it. Only took tail light
the winds changed direction and they were now cross winds :(
rode for 2 hours and reached mahabalipuram at 6.30. It was dark now
Reached Mayajaal at 7.30 and stopped for the Final coffee at kumbakonam coffee house
Home was 10 kms away and while starting from the coffee shop forgot the helmet. Mind told me to screw the helmet and reach home!
in the middle two reporters from Times of India started the usual questions. that was when I realized that there was no helmet on my head
Finally reached home at 8pm.
Saddle time would be around 8.5 hours.
Very glad to have done it.. Learnt a lot.
Main dos and donts:
1. Do not UNDER estimate the heat or winds.
2. Do not OVER estimate yourself or your cycle.
3. Do not ride alone.
Picture
I did this Last saturday and there was heavy pain in my wrists, elbow and neck. Surprisingly, the legs were fine apart from little calf muscle pain
Its been two days and all the pain is gone except the upper neck pain. Its due to the head position in the road bike that is new to me. I hope it will be fine in future rides. Hoping to get back on my rockrider from tomorrow :D
Until the Next Inter city express ride
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