Hi All,
Had been to a short and relaxed ride in a group last Sat-Sun to Karde beach, Dapoli. Big thanks to Glen, Abhijit and Kanti for adding to the collection. Here they are: http://picasaweb.google.com/pulsurge/GroupRideToKardeBeach# Some highlights of the trip: *Bad luck struck at the start when Abhimany's LB 500 had a puncture- not one but both tyres flat. No 19" tube available, stretched up an 18"er. Lost more than an hour. *Meeting up with everyone and Kantibhai- being his first ride he was on a safer and slower side, but then amazingly picked up to match the group's speed. Hats off! *Sanket joining us on the move unawares- he wasnt confirmed for the ride. *Kashedi Ghat...the ascend from Poladpur is awesome, descend has become a bit patchy. *Group scattered on internal roads to join back again near Murud. *Saniya Resort- though doesnt look like one- but a secluded and calm place. Worth recommending. *Harnai fish auction- bought lotsa prawns and surmai. *All the fish tastefully cooked to everyone's satisfaction. *Amit Ved joining us in the night at Dapoli riding all alone through the narrow and scary roads. *Crackers by Sanket and Kantibhai by a small bonfire- used petrol and whisky to keep it going. *Squeezing up into two rooms- not that more rooms were not available, we decided to adjust. The lady was shocked to see such a turnout- I had only confirmed for 6 people and we were 11. *Glen and Revel leaving early morning missing out on the unforgettable Dolphin watching. *The wonderful and long boat ride and the Dolphins being so close all around us was the treat of the ride. *Delicious poha for breakfast. *A short ride on Karde beach. *Breath-taking view of Anjarle beach and village from Harnai. *Ride back through narrow but wonderful roads till Khed. *Ridiculous lunch at Khed. *Me somehow managing to ride back till Palaspe from Dapoli before my bike gave up at Palaspe. *Being towed for 20 kms behind Abhimany's LB500 till Vashi to Revel's place. *Bhurji pav near Vashi flyover for dinner. Regards, Deepak
