Category Archives: Longer Rides

Rides that are more than just a weekend getaway!

The Big 2009 Ride: Day 9 – Baroda to Dadra and Nagar Haveli

This day was all about riding across the rest of Gujarat, from Baroda to Dadra. Last night she had not let me head back to the largest dandiya in the world and I was miffed! But then, a good session of Counter Strike(?) with some of the local kids had been fun and a good stress reliever while Kavitha slept off. To each her (or his) own, I guess.

Narmada (Baroda to Dadra)
Crossing the Narmada

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KTM Duke 200 touring – Quickie

How many of you have wanted to travel on a small quick motorcycle but never have due to various reasons? Probably not too many because that’s the norm. But, for me it’s always been 350 cc or more (not that the RE motorcycles are fast) and the KTM Duke series are motorcycles that I’ve always wanted to try. This is a write up from when I managed to get my hands on one and head out to the countryside. Continue reading KTM Duke 200 touring – Quickie

The Big 2009 Ride: Day 7 – Udaipur

The hotel that we had booked in Udaipur had claimed a view of lake Picchola – it indeed was a view of the lake, but mossy green far end of it – con job of a place! The consolation was that the rooms were nice and clean, the parking was safe for the bike and we would be spending the whole day out anyway.  We decided to stay.

This is day 6 of the ride and if you’ve missed the story till now, you can see the earlier 5 days on The Big 2009 Ride page. Continue reading The Big 2009 Ride: Day 7 – Udaipur