travel

Continuing our fun ride on tandem every weekend, this sunday (14th Oct 2018), was biking trip to the Devanahalli Fort. But interestingly, this time we had a group of around 26 riders (for me this was the first  ride with such a huge group) from the CNL group. CNL i.e Cycling next level is a local biking group in Bangalore, which is a platform to encourage the newbies into cycling, while pushing the endurance level of the experienced cyclists, by organising fun and endurance rides every weekends. This trip was led by Guru and Vidya, planning and guidance both. I had passed by the Devanahalli fort a couple of times, but never had a chance to explore it. As always, my general practice, I googled the historical importance of the place and found the heroic history behind the fort.  Devanahalli Fort is located 35 kms north of Bangalore city, at Devanahalli. It was originally built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda, which remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid eighteenth centu

Quoting Ernest Hemingway “ It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best” Moving amidst nature, with the cool breeze hitting my legs, as I pedal through the roads unseen… nothing provides me more eternal pleasure. The landscape, terrain and the alluring altitude, in addition to the lush green forage, provides a perfect heavenly experience. I have been passionate about cycling since my schooldays. It has been 20 years from then, the hunger for cycling in me has increased manifold. The memory of my first love, Hercules MTB single speed bike, gifted by my father, is still fresh. Initially, it was just a mere hobby but with passing days, perhaps I became addicted to cycling. Travelling from one city to other, covering a distance of 50 kms, is my fond memories of high school days. Cycling not only keeps me healthy and fit, the greatest advantage being my constant weight since 18 years, but also rejuvenates my mind and body. Growing up, I came to know