The Alfa Kilo Challenge Conquered!

BolBolero · 28th June 2010, 18:34

A few pictures taken before Arthi's and my cameras powered off!
AlfaKilo's machine driven by Motocamp.

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Toyota FJ series from Hyderabad

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The Non participants Milecruncher, BolBolero!

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Classic - David's Gang

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Toyota FJ series in action. Sadly,a little after this obstacle, the vehicle developed some issues and could not continue.

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Satan aka Neville and his Gypsy. Way to go my man!

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Burgees at the wheels, directed by the Colonel

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DKG, He and his machine, makes offroading look so easy!

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BolBolero · 28th June 2010, 19:15

Some more snaps!
Atom looking out for his Master!

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Is he going to be an OFFROADER?

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Can you believe they are first timers! Way to go Nishant!

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S.Robinson's Invader. Very nicely done, and superb driving!

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Well maintained Classic from Bangalore. Sorry I forgot the drivers name. His co-passenger was Suresh if I recollect correctly.

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Two Masters of the game. Samurai and Vinod!

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Believe me the river was deeper than it looks and the current was really strong.

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AlfaKilo challenge conquered, waiting to head back to the base!

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And then the camera died!

Tejas@perioimpl · 28th June 2010, 19:40

Kunal,

Great stuff buddy! You've done an exemplary job! Keep it up.

My sincere apologies for the delay on friday night!

@BolBolero: The red classic belongs to Giri Tirumale from Bangalore. His passenger was Suresh Stephen indeed.

I'll write in detail later. In the meanwhile a few pics from my camera.

BolBolero · 28th June 2010, 19:55

@Tejas,
Thanks buddy. Waited on Friday night to meet up with all of you, but unfortunately you'll decided to stay in Lonavala. Very sorry could not catch up with you during the event also. Saw you at dinner time, but you seemed very preoccupied! My bad!
Was going through the EXAMM thread, wonderful job with the organisation. Would like to accompany you'll for any other event that you plan.

paras211 · 28th June 2010, 20:16

My first OTR driving a Gypsy , Thanks for Kunal , huda and every one in the red tees to make it so much fun and hassle free .
I took a slightly wrong approach with the first slush pit and got stuck , got towed out and gave it another go , probably shouldnt have gone so fast thru the slush but , damn the rush was good, had my heart pounding for a while . I chickened out on the decent , Vinay drove me through it , and was with me guiding me through the restr of the trail. Thank a ton, I learnt a lot.

Kunal - The food was super yummy. Coludnt have asked for any thing better.
Also thanks to Jigy and Mohit to keep me company.

dwaraka · 28th June 2010, 20:28

wonderful offroading!

Tejas@perioimpl · 28th June 2010, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by BolBolero

Would like to accompany you'll for any other event that you plan.

Sure, will keep you informed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by paras211

I chickened out on the decent , Vinay drove me through it , and was with me guiding me through the restr of the trail. Thank a ton, I learnt a lot.

Paras, you did well for your first OTR. We jeep guys boringly crawled down that slope, but the gypsy guys had it a bit hairy going down on brakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwaraka

wonderful offroading!

We missed you here! Next time you have to come.

paras211 · 28th June 2010, 20:42

Thanks tejus , next Otr i ll get my gypsy in perfect shape ,

pjbiju · 28th June 2010, 20:47

The pictures are making me drool. Wish I could have participated as a spectator. Anyway waiting for the next year. Congratulations to Kunal and Alfa_Kilo's family for doing this. A fitting tribute to Alfa_Kilo.

-Biju

drifter · 28th June 2010, 20:48

Very nice pictures, waiting for more and the videos ofcourse. Sad I couldn't be there.

Drifter

Ketan · 28th June 2010, 22:48

Looks like all of you had a great time!
Wish I can witness such events in futre. Waiting for more pictures / videos and specially how Thar has performed.

ladak.imran · 29th June 2010, 02:57

Tejas where are the photos of your jeep?! I can't wait to see it in action!
I'm missing Monstar too!

Rossi · 29th June 2010, 11:42

Hi,

As mine was one of the few Gypsies which cleared the first slush obstacle... posting a video of the same. Turn on the speakers & listen to the talk happening in the background...
Then look at the Master "Behram" walking cooly towards me instructing & motivating me to do what I am supposed to do & Bingo!

Thanks a Bunch Behram

YouTube - Rustom_AKC_2010_Clearing_Slush.MOV

Cyrus43 · 29th June 2010, 11:56

Here are your pics Rustom. Calling Rustom. MseeBsee!!

Sadly, these are all I have. will post Neville's and Burjis's Pics later.

R32_GTR · 29th June 2010, 12:04

Kunal - you and your team were absolute ROCKSTARS!! You guys have exceeded everyone's expectations.

I missed my vehicle the most at the AKC but all the action and excitement made it worthwhile as I was the first to confirm

This was by far the best execution of a planned event I have ever seen - The planning and execution was just phenomenal considering the number of participants and the location.

The trail was just mind-blowing!!Most superlatives have been used and I am still struggling to find words to express my gratitude and joy at the AKC!!

I would like to thank you, your family, Abhimanyu's family and everyone who put in soo much effort to make this one of the MOST SUCCESSFUL off-roading events organised in the country.

It was a privilege to be a part of the AKC.

Regards,

Prasad Iyer

28th June 2010, 18:34	#46
BolBolero BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 369 Thanked: 271 Times	A few pictures taken before Arthi's and my cameras powered off! AlfaKilo's machine driven by Motocamp. Toyota FJ series from Hyderabad The Non participants Milecruncher, BolBolero! Classic - David's Gang Toyota FJ series in action. Sadly,a little after this obstacle, the vehicle developed some issues and could not continue. Satan aka Neville and his Gypsy. Way to go my man! Burgees at the wheels, directed by the Colonel DKG, He and his machine, makes offroading look so easy!
	() Thanks

28th June 2010, 19:15	#47
BolBolero BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 369 Thanked: 271 Times	Some more snaps! Atom looking out for his Master! Is he going to be an OFFROADER? Can you believe they are first timers! Way to go Nishant! S.Robinson's Invader. Very nicely done, and superb driving! Well maintained Classic from Bangalore. Sorry I forgot the drivers name. His co-passenger was Suresh if I recollect correctly. Two Masters of the game. Samurai and Vinod! Believe me the river was deeper than it looks and the current was really strong. AlfaKilo challenge conquered, waiting to head back to the base! And then the camera died!
	() Thanks

28th June 2010, 19:40	#48
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Kunal, Great stuff buddy! You've done an exemplary job! Keep it up. My sincere apologies for the delay on friday night! @BolBolero: The red classic belongs to Giri Tirumale from Bangalore. His passenger was Suresh Stephen indeed. I'll write in detail later. In the meanwhile a few pics from my camera. Attached Thumbnails
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28th June 2010, 19:55	#49
BolBolero BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 369 Thanked: 271 Times	@Tejas, Thanks buddy. Waited on Friday night to meet up with all of you, but unfortunately you'll decided to stay in Lonavala. Very sorry could not catch up with you during the event also. Saw you at dinner time, but you seemed very preoccupied! My bad! Was going through the EXAMM thread, wonderful job with the organisation. Would like to accompany you'll for any other event that you plan.
	() Thanks

28th June 2010, 20:16	#50
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	My first OTR driving a Gypsy , Thanks for Kunal , huda and every one in the red tees to make it so much fun and hassle free . I took a slightly wrong approach with the first slush pit and got stuck , got towed out and gave it another go , probably shouldnt have gone so fast thru the slush but , damn the rush was good, had my heart pounding for a while . I chickened out on the decent , Vinay drove me through it , and was with me guiding me through the restr of the trail. Thank a ton, I learnt a lot. Kunal - The food was super yummy. Coludnt have asked for any thing better. Also thanks to Jigy and Mohit to keep me company.
	() Thanks

28th June 2010, 20:28	#51
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	wonderful offroading!
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28th June 2010, 20:42	#53
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	Thanks tejus , next Otr i ll get my gypsy in perfect shape ,
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28th June 2010, 20:47	#54
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,357 Thanked: 1,092 Times	The pictures are making me drool. Wish I could have participated as a spectator. Anyway waiting for the next year. Congratulations to Kunal and Alfa_Kilo's family for doing this. A fitting tribute to Alfa_Kilo. -Biju
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28th June 2010, 20:48	#55
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Very nice pictures, waiting for more and the videos ofcourse. Sad I couldn't be there. Drifter
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28th June 2010, 22:48	#56
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Looks like all of you had a great time! Wish I can witness such events in futre. Waiting for more pictures / videos and specially how Thar has performed.
	() Thanks

29th June 2010, 02:57	#57
ladak.imran BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 294 Thanked: 6 Times	Tejas where are the photos of your jeep?! I can't wait to see it in action! I'm missing Monstar too!
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29th June 2010, 11:56	#59
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Here are your pics Rustom. Calling Rustom. MseeBsee!! Sadly, these are all I have. will post Neville's and Burjis's Pics later. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

29th June 2010, 12:04	#60
R32_GTR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 548 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Kunal - you and your team were absolute ROCKSTARS!! You guys have exceeded everyone's expectations. I missed my vehicle the most at the AKC but all the action and excitement made it worthwhile as I was the first to confirm This was by far the best execution of a planned event I have ever seen - The planning and execution was just phenomenal considering the number of participants and the location. The trail was just mind-blowing!!Most superlatives have been used and I am still struggling to find words to express my gratitude and joy at the AKC!! I would like to thank you, your family, Abhimanyu's family and everyone who put in soo much effort to make this one of the MOST SUCCESSFUL off-roading events organised in the country. It was a privilege to be a part of the AKC. Regards, Prasad Iyer
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