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Ride Time : 81.5 Hrs
Distance : 888 Miles
Total Distance : 4284 Miles
It's by far been the most chilled out stage of the trip travelling up the Western coast through Kerala, Goa and completion in Mumbai.These coastal areas seem to have more wealth and generally be a bit cleaner and more organised than other parts I'd past through.
I reduced the daily 'ride-time' and carried out the majority of trips between 5am and Noon to avoid the heat and free-up the afternoons to spend on the beach.
The beach resorts along the way were good fun and had plenty in the way of bars and good restaurants.It made a nice change to mix and have a chin-wag with western holiday makers.
Had a week off the bike in 'Baga, North Goa' whilst my Mum and sister had flown out to visit for a holiday.Great to see them after 3 Months of course.Done little other than sunbath and eat throughout this week but managed to maintain fitness by using a gym preventing the final 5-Day stretch up to Mumbai from hurting too much.Had a days diving, which was great.The vendors on the beaches were a real nuisance.Women selling hand crafted jewellery who just wouldn't take no for an answer.
Final days riding up to Mumbai went well.Very hilly roads and some of the most scenic I'd travelled across.Felt quite fresh and energetic.Partly from the break in Goa and partly cos the end was in site I guess.
Arrived in Mumbai early morning on April 16th.I passed through the main city Slum area of Dharavi, which was the setting of Slumdog Millionaire.Run-down beyond belief but everyone seems happy enough.
I'm excited to return home now and looking forward to seeing family and friends.
Found a decent bike shop in the city who had reserved a bike box for me and we disassembled and packed her away that afternoon.
I've 4 full days to spend seeing the city now before flying back on the 21st, which I'm pleased about as Mumbai seems to be by far the most interesting of cities I've been in India.
STATISTICS.
Start ride: Dec 31st 2013
Finish ride: April 16th 2014
Total days: 107
Total rest days: 32 (including 1 week in Calcutta and 1 week in Goa)
Total riding days: 75
Total riding hours: 393
Ave. Miles per day: 57
Ave. ride time per day: 5hrs 15mins
Longest stretch: Dharmavaram to Bangalore 115 miles.
Longest Ride time: 12hrs 45mins (same day)
Hardest day: Bandipur to Ooty, 4hr hill climb.
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All money raised goes to a homeless foundation in Richmond.
VARKALA-Kollam-Alleppey-Kochi-Shoranor-Kozhikode-Kannur-Bekal-Mangalore-Kundapura-Gokarna-Karwar-Palolem-Baga-Kudal-Pali-Chiplun-Mahad-Panvel-MUMBAI.
Ride Time : 81.5 Hrs
Distance : 888 Miles
Total Distance : 4284 Miles
It's by far been the most chilled out stage of the trip travelling up the Western coast through Kerala, Goa and completion in Mumbai.These coastal areas seem to have more wealth and generally be a bit cleaner and more organised than other parts I'd past through.
I reduced the daily 'ride-time' and carried out the majority of trips between 5am and Noon to avoid the heat and free-up the afternoons to spend on the beach.
The beach resorts along the way were good fun and had plenty in the way of bars and good restaurants.It made a nice change to mix and have a chin-wag with western holiday makers.
Had a week off the bike in 'Baga, North Goa' whilst my Mum and sister had flown out to visit for a holiday.Great to see them after 3 Months of course.Done little other than sunbath and eat throughout this week but managed to maintain fitness by using a gym preventing the final 5-Day stretch up to Mumbai from hurting too much.Had a days diving, which was great.The vendors on the beaches were a real nuisance.Women selling hand crafted jewellery who just wouldn't take no for an answer.
Final days riding up to Mumbai went well.Very hilly roads and some of the most scenic I'd travelled across.Felt quite fresh and energetic.Partly from the break in Goa and partly cos the end was in site I guess.
Arrived in Mumbai early morning on April 16th.I passed through the main city Slum area of Dharavi, which was the setting of Slumdog Millionaire.Run-down beyond belief but everyone seems happy enough.
I'm excited to return home now and looking forward to seeing family and friends.
Found a decent bike shop in the city who had reserved a bike box for me and we disassembled and packed her away that afternoon.
I've 4 full days to spend seeing the city now before flying back on the 21st, which I'm pleased about as Mumbai seems to be by far the most interesting of cities I've been in India.
STATISTICS.
Start ride: Dec 31st 2013
Finish ride: April 16th 2014
Total days: 107
Total rest days: 32 (including 1 week in Calcutta and 1 week in Goa)
Total riding days: 75
Total riding hours: 393
Ave. Miles per day: 57
Ave. ride time per day: 5hrs 15mins
Longest stretch: Dharmavaram to Bangalore 115 miles.
Longest Ride time: 12hrs 45mins (same day)
Hardest day: Bandipur to Ooty, 4hr hill climb.
