[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by asdon

And Aditya if you are reading this, please add a voting button for location.

I'm confused with so many places being discussed. Could you please PM or add the the dates and place options in a new separate post? Will do the needful for the poll options.

[condor]

Looks like a stag meet ?

[asdon]

Originally Posted by condor

Looks like a stag meet ?

May be, should we count you in?

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by condor

Looks like a stag meet ?

Originally Posted by asdon

May be, should we count you in?

I've added the dates for the poll. I'm without a car for the moment and will be riding for this meet. Once the dates are fixed, i will add the options for Mahe and Dandeli.

Any families coming along?

[KarthikK]

No stag meet. I think a couple of spouses are already joining, as seen in the list. rk_sans, floyd.bell and others may be bringing their family along too, so it will be very much like last time .

Asdon - 1 adult
rk_sans
Schoudhury
ku69rd
SunnyBoi
n_aditya
KarthikK - 1 adult
floyd.bell
Vik0728 - 2 Adults
tckanth
RoyalCruiser
KiloAlpha - 2 adults + 1 child

[nkrishnap]

The first two options are knocked out for me as I would be travelling. Fine with Feb 23/24th though. And no beach at this time of the year please.

Asdon - 1 adult
rk_sans
Schoudhury
ku69rd
SunnyBoi
n_aditya
KarthikK - 1 adult
floyd.bell
Vik0728 - 2 Adults
tckanth
RoyalCruiser
KiloAlpha - 2 adults + 1 child
nkrishnap - 2 adults

[KarthikK]

I am ok with any date, but just voted for 16/17 after doing inky-pinky-ponky (I wonder why I didn't just click all the choices and multi-vote like KiloAlpha ). Count me in for any other set of dates as well.

[denver85]

Originally Posted by floyd.bell

So Guys, the best and shortest route to Mahe would be Bangalore-Mysore-Hunsur-Nagarahole-Mananthavady-Makkiyad-Kuttiady-Nadapuram-Mahe.

I drives through this route twice a month to go home (Vadakara). The distance is exactly 355 kms from Bangalore (ITPL) to my home. It will be an extra 12 kms to Mahe. For an afternoon start it normally takes 7-8 hours with one break. I have given an account on the road conditions and traffic as per my experience:
Bangalore to Hunsur - Excellent 4-line roads till Bilikere(14 kms before Hunsur). Heavy to moderate traffic between Bangalore-Mysore. Moderate traffic between Mysore to Hunsur. The deviation from Srirangapatana to Elivala is not in good condition. Stick on the Mysore route and take a right at the Columbia Asia Hospital junction(Ring Road).
Hunsur to Nagerhole Forest Check post - Good roads with sparse traffic.
Nagerhole Forest Entry to Kutta- The road inside is in good condition for the first 10 kms. After that the road deteriorates with occasional bad patches and speed breakers as you enter the buffer area. Nothing much to worry, there are no big potholes.
Kutta to Mananthavady - The road is really bad for 3 kms from Kutta Forest check post/police station to Kerala border. Excellent roads afterwards through forest. This is the most enjoyable stretch in this route.
Mananthavady to Niravilpuzha - The roads are of mixed type. There are occasional bad patches. Look out for the unmarked humps near schools and inside towns.
Niravilpuzha to Kuttiyadi - The road condition completely changes as you enter Kozhikode district at Niravilpuzha. The road is recently relaid and well marked. The ghat section is really enjoyable as the road is good with less traffic.
Kuttiyadi to Nadapuram - The first 3 kms after Kuttiyadi is really bad. The road work is going. There are some bad section between Kallachi and Nadapuram which was already mentioned by Lalu.
Nadapuram to Mahe - Excellent roads till Peringathur. Not sure about the road conditions in the route Peringathoor-Chokli-Mahe.

The eatery options are very less in between Hunsur to Mananthavady. There is a resort between Kutta and Mananthavady (2 kms after Kattikulam) which serves good food, the lunch can be planned here.

I never got a chance to join any of the Meets, Will be really happy to join you guys if it's happening on 16/17

Regards,
Deepak

[n_aditya]

Note from Support - Added Mahe and Dandeli to the poll options.

[500ContyCruiser]

Voted for 23/24 Feb n Dandeli

[asdon]

Can't vote for location..not allowed.. Its Dandeli from me

[KarthikK]

Yup. I think voting is allowed only once, so the new vote options cannot be accessed for me too.

My vote goes for Dandeli/Mahe (either is ok for me).

tckanth, 500ContyCruiser and SpeedPujari, please update your participants' number in the list :

Asdon - 1 adult
rk_sans
Schoudhury
ku69rd
SunnyBoi
n_aditya
KarthikK - 1 adult
floyd.bell
Vik0728 - 2 Adults
tckanth - ???
RoyalCruiser
KiloAlpha - 2 adults + 1 child
nkrishnap - 2 adults
Speed_Pujari - ???
500ContyCruiser - ???

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by asdon

Can't vote for location..not allowed.. Its Dandeli from me

Originally Posted by KarthikK

Yup. I think voting is allowed only once, so the new vote options cannot be accessed for me too.

Poll closes on 4th Feb. Please check if you're able to vote for the destination now.

[KarthikK]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Poll closes on 4th Feb. Please check if you're able to vote for the destination now.

Nope . I am getting this message below the poll :
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 7. You have already voted on this poll

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by KarthikK

Nope . I am getting this message below the poll :
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 7. You have already voted on this poll

Will check and revert.