Showing posts with label Cross Country Cycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cross Country Cycling. Show all posts
Nature Knights: Cycling Portuguese Trail
August 19, 2013Nature Knights: Cycling Portuguese Trail:
Diwali Special
7am to 3pm Read On..
Cycling Portuguese Trail (Diwali Special)
Trail: Andheri – Versova Jetty – Madh Jetty – Aksa beach – Marve – Jetty – Manori – Gorai – Utan via Madh fort, Ice factory, Essel World, Vipasana Pagoda and famous portugese churches of lady of sea and holy magi
Diwali Special
7am to 3pm Read On..
Cycling Portuguese Trail
June 11, 2013Cycling Portuguese Trail
Trail: Andheri – Versova Jetty – Madh Jetty – Aksa beach – Marve – Jetty – Manori – Gorai – Utan via Madh fort, Ice factory, Essel World, Vipasana Pagoda and famous portugese churches of lady of sea and holy magi
Diwali Special
7am to 3pm
(For those who do not have their own cycles) - Cycle Rentals + Transport for rented Cycles cost Rs.700/- per head.
Meeting Time : 0700 am @ Andheri (W)
Meeting Place : Gods Gift Tower, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West (5 minutes walk from Mud Jetty).
Meeting Place : Gods Gift Tower, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West (5 minutes walk from Mud Jetty).
Explore fort and land
Start from Andheri to Versova and reach Versova Jetty. Cross the creek with your bicycles on ferry boats on the other side to Madh. Start cycling through fishermans’ small locality near madh to reach madh fort and madh island. Explore the virgin land with pin drop silence and unexplored land route. The fort is secluded and difficult to reach – it is the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service. It was built by Portuguese as watch tower in 17thcentury. Some famous bollywood movies like ‘Love Ke Liye Kucch bhi Karega’ and Manmohan Desai’s 1985 Movie ‘Mard’ have been shot at this location. Many episodes of the popular serial C.I.D are also shot here…!!
Reach Marve Jetty and take your cycles again on ferry boat to the other side of Manori and Gorai, the east Indian villages part of former Portuguese colony of Bassein. Check out the crumbling holy magi church in Gorai and be back by 3 pm at Versova.
Preparations and things to carry:
Minimal weight of your rucksack is recommended as load starts feeling later once you cycle further. Water bottle, sunscreen Cream, extra money, headgear/cap and sunglasses are must recommend. Avoid wearing dark color clothes and slippers/sandles/heels. Jogging shoes are best for cycling. Waist pouches too can come very handy for things that require frequent usage during the day. You can carry packed lunch on morning till evening cycling days.
Be a Proud Eco Adventurist!
Bicycles provide numerous benefits compared to motor vehicles, including exercise, an alternative to the use of fossil fuels, no airor noise pollution, much reduced traffic congestion, easier parking, greater maneuverability, and access to both roads and paths. The advantages are at less financial cost to the user as well as society (negligible damage to roads, and less pavement required).
Heritage Cycling Mumbai - 3
April 18, 2013Nature Knights
Mumbai Heritage Cycling - Route III
Experiences..
Sleeply Colaba Lanes -Grand Regal Circle - Mantralaya - Marine Drive (queens necklace) - Chowpaty - Walkeshwar Road - Governor Hsg - Teen Bati - Hanging Gardens - Kemps Corner - Opera House - Marine Lines - Metro - BMC / VT CST Station - DN Road - Fountain - Kalaghoda - BSE - Prince of Wales - Gateway of India - Colaba - Irani..
Date: April 28
Contribution: xxxxx
Includes cost of cycles rentals ..
Meeting Pt: Colaba
Time: 6:20am sharp.. ends at 09:50 am + Time taken for breakfast
Endurance - Moderate
Cycling Heritage Cross Country
April 18, 2013Planning a Heritage, Cross Country and Culture Cycling Trip.
Planned Date: May 12, 2013.
Experiences
Heritage, Culture, Konkan Countryside, Malwan Food, Ferry Ride, Adventure, Beaches, Coastal Fort, Vintage Light House, Ancient Temples and there is always more..
Route:
6:20am Reporting at Colaba (Pasta Lane)
Starting at Colaba - En-route Prince of Wales - Kala Ghoda - Asiatic Library - DeMello Road - Dock Yard - Ferry Wauf (Bhau Cha Dhakka) 7:00 am - Board
Enjoy Ferry Ride till Revas - Try Hitching a Ride on ST along with Cycles till Ali Baug if we can't manage we carry on with our cycles - Revas to Alibaug Bypass
Ali Baug through the Country side of Konkan (Via Nagaon - Revdanda) easy cycling exploring few exotic old temples on the way - Korlai Village / Beach - Exploring Coastal Korlai Fort and Vintage Light House - Return Route Cycling cum Hitching Rides till Revas - Return to Bhau Cha Dhakka) - Cycles loaded onto Tempo at Bhau Cha Dhakka.. Windup and we call it a day..
Contributions:
Rs.1200/- Per head. (Includes Rental "Cycles with Gears" for full day, Tempo Transport cost One Way from Bhau-Cha-Dhakka upto the Cycle Warehouse), Ferry Tickets and Management Charges)..
Exclusions:
Food, ST or any other cost has to be borne by participants
Planned Date: May 12, 2013.
Experiences
Heritage, Culture, Konkan Countryside, Malwan Food, Ferry Ride, Adventure, Beaches, Coastal Fort, Vintage Light House, Ancient Temples and there is always more..
Route:
6:20am Reporting at Colaba (Pasta Lane)
Starting at Colaba - En-route Prince of Wales - Kala Ghoda - Asiatic Library - DeMello Road - Dock Yard - Ferry Wauf (Bhau Cha Dhakka) 7:00 am - Board
Enjoy Ferry Ride till Revas - Try Hitching a Ride on ST along with Cycles till Ali Baug if we can't manage we carry on with our cycles - Revas to Alibaug Bypass
Ali Baug through the Country side of Konkan (Via Nagaon - Revdanda) easy cycling exploring few exotic old temples on the way - Korlai Village / Beach - Exploring Coastal Korlai Fort and Vintage Light House - Return Route Cycling cum Hitching Rides till Revas - Return to Bhau Cha Dhakka) - Cycles loaded onto Tempo at Bhau Cha Dhakka.. Windup and we call it a day..
Contributions:
Rs.1200/- Per head. (Includes Rental "Cycles with Gears" for full day, Tempo Transport cost One Way from Bhau-Cha-Dhakka upto the Cycle Warehouse), Ferry Tickets and Management Charges)..
Exclusions:
Food, ST or any other cost has to be borne by participants
Wild Weekend 2012
March 17, 2012
Wild Weekend at Countryside
April 7, 2012 and April 8, 2012
Long Weekend is coming up, how do you plan to spend it?
A Small Night Trek in Starry Night (Lohgad)
Dip in the River
Camp Fire
Barbecue Dinner (Barbecue in Campfire, Teamwork do it yourself)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Stay in Country Side Cottage
Lunch at River Side Dhaba
Big Rappelling Dukes Nose (Optional)
Easy Grade Cross Country Cycling (Optional)
Para-Gliding (Optional)
Paint Ball (Optional)
Camp Fee For Wild Weekend:
Rs.1,400/- (Member Discount Rs.100/)
Special Combo Wild Weekend + Dukes Nose Rappelling:
Rs.2,900/- (Member Discount 10%)
Wild Weekend Camp Fee: Includes
Stay in Country Side Cottage
A Small Night Trek to Lohgad (A Walk in the Starry Night)
Dip in the River
Transport (Point to Point Only)
(Saturday - Mumbai - Lonavala - Pauna Lake - Lohgad Wadi - Lonavala)
(Sunday - Lonavala - Bushy Dam - Lonavala - Mumbai)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Barbecue Dinner in the Wilderness - (Lohgad or Near by)
Food: Campfire Barbecue Dinner on Sunday, and Saturday Breakfast
ONLY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Optional Pick and Choose
(Excluded in Wild Weekend Camp Fee)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT MANDATORY..
(Prior Registration Confirmation for Dukes Nose Rappelling and Para-Gliding Mandatory with 100% Advance).
Para-Gliding - Rs.2500/- (Paragliding only). Saturday or Sunday (subject to availability of seats and no discounts)
Cross Country Cycling - Rs.250/- (Up-to Four Hours Cycling), up-to 10 Cycles available (No Discounts)
Paint Ball - Rs.500/- (No Discounts)
Note: Un-Utilised Resources will not be refunded.
Food in Transit not included
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Tentative Plan of Schedule
Day 1 (Saturday) April 7, 2012.
6:00 am Start from Mumbai
Pickup Points
06:00 hrs – Pickup/Meeting Points from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:15 hrs - Vakola Junction, on Western Express Highway 06:20 hrs - Bandra-Kalanagar Junction Bus Stop, near Exit of Sky Walk. 06:30 hrs - Sion Station (Near Sion Lunch Home).
April 7, 2012 and April 8, 2012
Long Weekend is coming up, how do you plan to spend it?
A Small Night Trek in Starry Night (Lohgad)
Dip in the River
Camp Fire
Barbecue Dinner (Barbecue in Campfire, Teamwork do it yourself)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Stay in Country Side Cottage
Lunch at River Side Dhaba
Big Rappelling Dukes Nose (Optional)
Easy Grade Cross Country Cycling (Optional)
Para-Gliding (Optional)
Paint Ball (Optional)
Camp Fee For Wild Weekend:
Rs.1,400/- (Member Discount Rs.100/)
Special Combo Wild Weekend + Dukes Nose Rappelling:
Rs.2,900/- (Member Discount 10%)
Wild Weekend Camp Fee: Includes
Stay in Country Side Cottage
A Small Night Trek to Lohgad (A Walk in the Starry Night)
Dip in the River
Transport (Point to Point Only)
(Saturday - Mumbai - Lonavala - Pauna Lake - Lohgad Wadi - Lonavala)
(Sunday - Lonavala - Bushy Dam - Lonavala - Mumbai)
Trek to Dukes Nose
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Barbecue Dinner in the Wilderness - (Lohgad or Near by)
Food: Campfire Barbecue Dinner on Sunday, and Saturday Breakfast
ONLY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Optional Pick and Choose
(Excluded in Wild Weekend Camp Fee)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT MANDATORY..
(Prior Registration Confirmation for Dukes Nose Rappelling and Para-Gliding Mandatory with 100% Advance).
Para-Gliding - Rs.2500/- (Paragliding only). Saturday or Sunday (subject to availability of seats and no discounts)
Cross Country Cycling - Rs.250/- (Up-to Four Hours Cycling), up-to 10 Cycles available (No Discounts)
Paint Ball - Rs.500/- (No Discounts)
Note: Un-Utilised Resources will not be refunded.
Food in Transit not included
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| Paragliding at Pauna or Kamshet (Rs.2500/-) Optional |
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| Paint Ball (Rs.500/- Optional) |
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| Night Trek Wild Weekend |
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| Barbecue Wild Weekend |
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| Camp Fire Wild Weekend |
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| Dip in River Wild Weekend |
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| Dukes Nose Rappelling (Optional, Special Price Combo Package with Wild Weekend) |
More Details on Dukes Nose Rappelling Click Here
Tentative Plan of Schedule
Day 1 (Saturday) April 7, 2012.
6:00 am Start from Mumbai
Pickup Points
06:00 hrs – Pickup/Meeting Points from Andheri (West), S. V. Road near Merwans Bakery. Just outside Andheri Bus Depot and Opp. Brahmakumar Hospital.
06:45 hrs – Chembur (Opposite to Akbar Allis Departmental Stores)
07:00 hrs – Vashi (Junction of Mumbai-Pune Highway and Station Road
08:45 hrs – Breakfast on the way.
09:00 hrs - Meeting at My Place by 9am.
(Edge Woods, Plot No 35, Cottage No. 2, Divya Hill Top Cottage, Nagar Gaon, Near Swami Akal Kot Temple); Lonavala.)
Cross Country Cycling in the Morning
Optional (Paint Ball)
Lunch and Rest
Optional (Those who wish to go for Paragliding, may leave after lunch and join us back at Lohgadwadi)..
Swim at Lake
Trek to Lohgad Fort
Camp Fire and Wild Chefs (Barbecue Dinner at or Near Lohgad)
Night Trek
Back to Cottage
Hit the Sack
Day 2 (Sunday) - April 8, 2012
Kings Breakfast at Cottage (Early Morning)
After Breakfast Trek to Dukes Nose
Optional (Dukes Nose Rappelling)
Lunch at Dukes Nose Base
Those who wish to go for Paragliding may leave now.
(Those who plan to do Paragliding on Sunday, may have to return back in Volvo).. This can be planned in advance. Your expected time of start from Lonavala will be 8pm.
6:00 pm Return from Lonavala to Mumbai
9:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Expected time back in Mumbai, depending on the traffic).
Cycling-Adventures
October 13, 2011
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December 10, 2011 - (Cycling at Mud-Island).
Mud Jetty - Mud Fort and Shiv Temple - Dana Pani - Airangal Beach - Aksa Beach - Mud Jetty
Cost Rs.400/- per head. ( 50% discount for members.)
Camp Fee includes breakfast and one unit of coconut water.
Those who do not have cycles kindly get in touch with us well in advance for cycles on rentals.
Meeting Points:
6:45 am Versova (Mud Jetty)
7:30 am Mud Fort
8:30 am Dana Pani Beach / Airangal Beach
9:30 am Aksa Beach (The Resort)
11:30 am Mud Jetty (We call it a day)..
You may meet us or drop out at any one of the points
December 11, 2011 - Off Beat Cycling (Lonavala to Rajmachi and Back).
Malad (Uncles Kitchen) - Aksa Beach - Mud Island - Jetty - Versova - Seven Bunglows - Juhu Beach (Near Palm Grove) - Khar Danda Beach Road - Bandstand Bandra - Bandra Fort - Juhu Beach - Seven Bunglows - Versova
Those who do not have cycles kindly get in touch with us well in advance for cycles on rentals.
Cost Rs.400/- per head. ( 50% discount for members.)
Camp Fee includes breakfast and one unit of coconut water.
Meeting Points:
6:30 am - Malad Uncles Kitchen
7:00 am - Aksa Beach
7:30 am - Mud Island / Versova Jetty
8:00 am - Juhu Beach (Near Palm Grove)
8:30 am - Khar Danda
8:50 am - Bandstand (Bandra / Khar)
9:00 am - Bandra Fort
10:30 am - Juhu Beach
11:00 am - Seven Bunglows
11:10 am - Versova (We call it a day)..
You may meet us or drop out at any one of the points
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