Originally Posted by deky
(Post 2534081)
Dear Ananth, Congratulations for this feat. Its truly well deserved. And as for the topic "Why Not A Saddlesore?" well I say Why Not too??? Any thrilling experience will have its own share of risks involved. And just to cut down the risk involved we do planning, re-planning and more planning till we think we set are to do it. I am not much of a biker but I am sure this thing is as thrilling as sky diving, bungee jumping and other adventure sports. I believe the key is to have confidence in yourself, confidence in your equipment and the will power to endure it. So once again, congrats to you and to your machine which was equally important in helping you achieve that u wanted to. Many more safe miles to you!!! |
Originally Posted by mallumowgli
(Post 2534134)
Am no biker - but that was one brilliant attempt. Congrats man. And great photos as usual |
Originally Posted by vasanthn21
(Post 2534147)
very nice write up. Excellent pictures, and just the right quantity, not too less, not too much! :) rated 5 stars. Thanks for the link to IBA site. It is astonishing to see the number of categories for the rides! |
Originally Posted by abhinav.s
(Post 2534156)
Well well, firstly congrats on the Ninja250R. I followed your Wrangler wanderer ride on the ZMR. So is the ZMR sold in favor of the N250? Of course, a big congrats on completing the SaddleSore 1600. No easy feat that. And a huge round of applause to you for being able to capture some nice shots though you were on a time crunch. :thumbs up Rated a well deserved 5 stars for the succinct narration and pics. One clarification. If the Saddlesore is done with a Pillion and there is documented proof that he was there all through the ride, the certificate will be awarded to both rider and pillion as per IBA. @Sheel: you are right when you say that the rider who might accompany will be bad at endurance riding or just riding in general and will be a demotivating factor on such an endurance ride. I remember reading a thread on another forum where 5 R15 riders completed the saddle sore successfully together and it made for some good reading about their spirit and the issues they faced. But the same cannot be done by everyone. |
Originally Posted by nair
(Post 2534084)
MadBiker.. Salutations!! I once had a ride on my bullet from Ernakulam to Thekkady and back in a single day. I had a pillion who was 20 kgs heavier than me the whole trip. We hadn't slept well so we fell asleep during the Thekkady boat ride, woke up and started our journey back. We didn't have any food as my pillion was observing fast (it was Ramzan). Man!! That was one awesome trip. 360+ kms. I was so tired when I reached home, I had a heavy early dinner and slept for 14 hours straight. I can't even begin to imagine what 1600 kms must have done to your body and that too riding a Ninja. Appreciate your effort and determination. Kudos!!! |
Originally Posted by MadBiker
(Post 2534265)
Thank you! May be the roads were not in a good condition and hence you felt even more tired. As it always happens, do not travel with a heavy pillion - If cannot avoid, ask the heavier pillion to ride when you are tired. And thanks for your compliments :) |
Originally Posted by nair
(Post 2534331)
My bullet had the gearbox on the right side and he was not comfortable with that. I felt road trip is not the right time to teach someone to ride differently. Plus why would I wanna sit pillion?? :D On a serious note he was already fasting. I didn't wanna take any risks. Also may I ask, don't you prefer a company for such long rides? Maybe not pillion but a fellow rider? |
Originally Posted by rock18
(Post 2534475)
Man..excellent write up. Congrats for completing the saddlesore.clap: Just thinking about riding 1650kms itself, makes my entire body sore.:D |
Originally Posted by mayankjha1806
(Post 2534622)
@MadBiker This is an amazing ride, at first when i read it i said to myself what a stupid thing to do, and what a waste of time, until i read IBA site and educated myself on what Iron Butt Association is all about. This thread has made me know a little bit more about biking and the kind of endurance the bikers and bikes go through. Congratulations, and may you ride safe in all your future attempts. Would love to do something like this but not sure if i can last that long (24 Hrs). |
Originally Posted by aviorp
(Post 2535331)
Fantastic write-up and a masterclass effort. I think you'll end up doing even better. You are an inspiration to many. 'Kalakita.. thalaiva'! |
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