[abirnale]

^^^ Indeed sir! It has regular two wheels and handle bar with good breaks If I can rent one, or two nothing like it! The early morning it will be fun riding a bike on beach for an hour with my 7yr old - before any of our convoy members get up for the day to begin.

Anil (sandsun7), waiting for you sir!

[sandsun7]

Originally Posted by abirnale

moreover, sandsun7 can suggest if its worth brining bike on this trip

There is a 4km long road running parallel to the beach besides which our resorts are located. There are also some interior roads perpendicular to this beach road. May be you could cycle around all these roads. There is plenty of greenery all around.

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

If your cycle is not a "one-of-it's-kind", sandsun7 may be able to help you rent / borrow one, locally

Sorry, sir, I don't think anybody rents out cycles nowadays there. Used to be common during my schooling days, but not very optimistic about finding one now.

[raj.barcode]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

Tentatives:

- Last and final call for "ayes" to be posted, latest, by 06 Feb.,'14.

- Just add your name to the confirmed list and a PM for the check-in process will follow.

- Need to provide final headcount to service providers week beginning 10 Feb.,14.

- Thanks for your understanding.



Cheers

Hi Sudarsanan,

I can confirm that we will be three people all Bhpians joining in
1) Satya
2) Rajeev
3) Myself

If checking for accommodation is an issue can you pm me the resort details we will check it or if it is possible to book please share the details

P.S sorry for the late nth hour response

regards

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by raj.barcode

Hi Sudarsanan,

I can confirm that we will be three people all Bhpians joining in
1) Satya
2) Rajeev
3) Myself

If checking for accommodation is an issue can you pm me the resort details we will check it or if it is possible to book please share the details

P.S sorry for the late nth hour response

regards

Welcome. Adding you + 2 to the confirmed list. PM follows

Update as on 31 Jan.,14 at 11.30 pm:

Confirmed:

1. RSudarsanan (BMW 320D) - Kanaka Beach House
2. KarthikK + rohittunga + mohanKV (Linea T-Jet or Linea M-Jet) - Asokam Beach Resort
3. Diesel_Convert +2 (Rapid) - Pranav Beach Resort
4. Abirnale + 1 (SX4) - Pranav Beach Resort
5. VellVector + 1 (Merc E270 CDI/XUV 500) - Asokam Beach Resort
6. Nikhil + 1 (Fiesta) - Kanaka Beach House
7. PraveenBalan + 1 (Octavia) - Kanaka Beach House
8. ratsharm + 2 (Bolero) - Kanaka Beach House
9. Akshay S (Fiesta) - Kanaka Beach House
10. Dr. AD (SX4) - Kanaka Beach House
11. shiMshumAra+1+3 kids (12yrs, 10yrs & 10yrs all girls)(Scorpio or i10) - Asokam Beach Resort
12. ArunP_Terry (Nissan Terrano) - Kanaka Beach House
13. robimahanta + 1 (Laura/Polo) - Asokam Beach Resort
14. KiloAlpha + 1 (Figo) - Pranav Beach Resort
15. Raaj + 1 + 0.5 + 0.25 (Polo 1.6 GT TDI) - Kanaka Beach House
16. procrj + 2 + 0.1[3 year old] (WagonR) - Asokam Beach Resort
17. calypsoGT + 1 (Polo GT TDI) - Pranav Beach Resort
18. shetty_rohan + 1 (Polo GT TSI) ) - Pranav Beach Resort
19. CrAzY dRiVeR + 1 - (FIAT Punto) - Kanaka Beach House
20. raj.barcode + 2 - ( ride ? ) - Pranav Beach Resort
21. sandsun7(Sandeep)-(Only for the meet and drive around Kannur, in my Dad's Hyundai i10 1.2 Asta)

Tentative:
1. Shishir + 1+ 1kid(Xylo)
2. n_aditya (Ninja 250R)
3. Added_Flavor (Duke 390 if I have at least one fellow biker for company/Verna)
4. brraj
5. laluks


Cheers

[RSUDARSANAN]

Folks: The countdown has begun and in n two weeks we will (rock n) roll.

A curtain raiser -

Drive advisory:

Observe road rules at all times.

Members are free to stay in the convoy or leave, as they please

a. Members who leave:

- to *put their rides thru its paces, shall halt at the designated regroup towns, on the outskirts, at a convenient point determined by the member in the lead

- Outskirts = say about 1/2 km before town limits

- Group departs only after the last car has arrived

* Beware of sudden & unpredictable local jaywalkers/vehicles/animals/road conditions-humps, potholes et al

b. For members in convoy:

- The designated lead car shall bring up the rest following the convoy principle "It is each individual driver's responsibility to keep the vehicle behind him or her in sight, insuring the group stays together."

- All vehicles (except the 'sweeper') are responsible for the vehicle behind, at all times. They must always wait at all intersections and cross roads so that the car behind does not get lost.

- No vehicle to pass lead car, unless in an emergency.

- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front at all times especially when in hilly terrain or when brakes are wet.

The above protocol is for safety and convenience and for everyone to observe

c. Better safe than sorry –

1. Carry adequate **cash, water, personal medication, munchies and first aid
2. Carry vehicle documents, preferably in original and ensure your ride is shipshape and tanked up before departure.
3. Keep emergency numbers handy, in case of need.
4. Disclaimer: Untoward event/s, if any, shall be the sole responsibility of the member/s involved. Organizer/s, TBHP take no responsibility for such unforeseen mishaps.

**ATMs may not work, credit cards may not be accepted

Cheers

[VellVector]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

b. For members in convoy:

Ravi, What is the average speed we expect to maintain in the convoy?

Also if any member chooses to leave the convoy for an extended stop, will the entire convoy be expected to wait at the regroup point till they arrive?

[Diesel_convert]

50 kmph. And for extended stops they can leave the convoy and rejoin at a later point

[abirnale]

May I suggest everyone to send PM to Ravi sir with their mobile number? He can create a whatsapp group of all confirmed attendees and we can use that to communicate with everyone in real time. Of course that needs phones with data connection but even otherwise, at least one person will have everyone's contact to be able to SMS/ call.

Or if Ravi sir has the contacts of everyone already, please create a whatsapp group just two days prior to trip if none minds

[raj.barcode]

Originally Posted by Diesel_convert

50 kmph. And for extended stops they can leave the convoy and rejoin at a later point

50 kmph, thats too slow i reckon, we should atleast be able to maintain 70 to 80 kmph

[aajohn]

Originally Posted by raj.barcode

50 kmph, thats too slow i reckon, we should atleast be able to maintain 70 to 80 kmph

I believe the speed limit in most Kerala roads is 70kmph ( not sure though)

[calypsoGT]

Will it be offensive if i bring along a Hookah since we are travelling with families?

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by VellVector

Ravi, What is the average speed we expect to maintain in the convoy?

Also if any member chooses to leave the convoy for an extended stop, will the entire convoy be expected to wait at the regroup point till they arrive?

Originally Posted by Diesel_convert

50 kmph. And for extended stops they can leave the convoy and rejoin at a later point

Originally Posted by raj.barcode

50 kmph, thats too slow i reckon, we should atleast be able to maintain 70 to 80 kmph

1. Diesel_convert's 50 kmph response was to the operative word 'average'.

2. We should be able to cruise at 80+/- kmph depending on terrain/road/traffic conditions and as determined by any car in the convoy which may get slowed down.

3. Adding to what Diesel_convert, has stated, any member leaving the convoy/group, for whatever reason, must give advance intimation to the lead car.

4. Btw, it is not the convoy that waits at regroup points.

It is our 'pedal-happy' members who have sped away, who wait at regroup points for the convoy to catch up with them.
A well intended 'limiter' for them to catch their breath

Originally Posted by aajohn

I believe the speed limit in most Kerala roads is 70kmph ( not sure though)

Spot on

http://www.keralamvd.gov.in/index.ph...=58&Itemid=100

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by calypsoGT

Will it be offensive if i bring along a Hookah since we are travelling with families?

IIRC there is a ban on hookah smoking in public places. You might want to consider that too.

[calypsoGT]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

IIRC there is a ban on hookah smoking in public places. You might want to consider that too.

No i will have it in my room (not outside) and i think the ban is on serving, not having. Anyone else is welcome to join. If its offensive i wont bring it along. That is all i wanted to know.
Thank you

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by calypsoGT

No i will have it in my room (not outside)...

AFAIK, in the privacy of your room, no issues.