Foggy, Soggy and Cold… Brrrrrrrrr…!!After a tough climb up Kalahatty yesterday, we were looking forward to the comparatively easier ride to Kodanad view point and back. But… Read more “Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2014 – Day 3 – Foggy, Soggy and Cold Ride in Ooty!”
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Montra Tour of Nilgiris -2014 – Day 2 – The Madness of Kalahatty!
The Madness of Kalahatty!You don’t have to be crazy to ride up Kalahatty, but, you definitely have to be crazy to come back! What does that make… Read more “Montra Tour of Nilgiris -2014 – Day 2 – The Madness of Kalahatty!”
Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2014 – Day1 – Bangalore to My’sore’!
The Royal Flag-Off!The pampering of the riders on the Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2014 started with 5-star exuberance at the palatial Leela Palace, Bangalore, where the pre-tour briefing and… Read more “Montra Tour of Nilgiris – 2014 – Day1 – Bangalore to My’sore’!”
The Addiction That is TFN! Why I Look Forward to the Tour of Nilgiris Every Year!
This is a guest blog I wrote to VeloCrush whose Abhishek Tarfe and I will be blogging at TFN this year. The Begginings of An Addiction! Oct 2008 is… Read more “The Addiction That is TFN! Why I Look Forward to the Tour of Nilgiris Every Year!”
Madikere – Mysore – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 8
Winding Up With The Headwinds: It was time for the last day of the Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 from Madikere to Mysore. After a tough ride… Read more “Madikere – Mysore – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 8”
One Hell of A Ride – Montra Tour of Nilgiris 2013 – Day 7
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”
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”