Sultanbathery to Madikere: The ride from Sultanbathery to Madikere is the second longest ride in this year’s TFN after Bangaloreto Mysore. It is also the second toughest… Read more “One Hell of A Ride – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 7”
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Ooty – Sultanbathery – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 – Day 6
Ooty – Masinagudi – Gudalur – Sultanbathery:After a beautiful ride to Kodanad view point and back on day 5, it was time to bid adieu to Ooty… Read more “Ooty – Sultanbathery – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 – Day 6”
Ooty – Kodanad – Ooty – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 – Day 5
The Surreal Views..After a fun filled rest day, the riders were recharged and were raring to go. The plan for the day was to head down to… Read more “Ooty – Kodanad – Ooty – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 – Day 5”
Rest Day! Party Time!! Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 4
Let The Fun Times Flow..After three continuous days of tough rides with 370 km and thousands of meters of elevation gain on the legs, we certainly were… Read more “Rest Day! Party Time!! Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 4”
Ooty – Kunda – Lovedale Loop – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 3
Short and Sweet(?): Ooty – Kunda – Lovedale Loop:After the toughest day on TFN so far, thankfully a shorter stage of 65km was on schedule for day… Read more “Ooty – Kunda – Lovedale Loop – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 3”
The Legend of Kalahatty – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 2
Inch By Bloody InchYou are in the zone. In peace with the fearsome climb. Just happy that you’re able to move, however slow it may be. Just… Read more “The Legend of Kalahatty – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 2”
Let The Fun Begin! – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 Day One
Let The Fun (And The Pain) Begin! If that old saying, ‘A good beginning is half the battle won’ has any credence, Montra Tour of Nilgiris(TFN) 2013 is… Read more “Let The Fun Begin! – Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 Day One”
Killer Duathlon at Nandi – BAR Nandi Duathlon – 2013
Nandi Raises the BAR! If time trialing up the Nandi climb is not enough to fry your legs, how about running up Nandi after cycling up the… Read more “Killer Duathlon at Nandi – BAR Nandi Duathlon – 2013”
Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 Recce – Brace Yourselves For Kalahatty!
The grade was insane. The front wheel was refusing to stay in contact with the tramac. Handlebar was wavering. The bike reminded a horse rearing out of… Read more “Tour of Nilgiris – 2013 Recce – Brace Yourselves For Kalahatty!”
BBCh Nandi Race 2013
After riding a warm up race of 95 km, a small bunch with all the main contenders had hit the base of the climb together. Who among… Read more “BBCh Nandi Race 2013”