MotorBike Trip to Hedvi

Again a trip where plan was made not by me but I went and the planner not due to technical reasons. This too will be one of my ride that I will not forget but for odd reasons thats because my bike faced a few silly problems which were so stupid it figure out. Anyways….

This ride began only with me and Shailendra on sat 5th April. We met at vashi and quickly headed the NH-17. As its a long distance so I thought that leaving early as possible would be best. Also before leaving shailendra told me that his bike toppled before getting here and only the head light and indicators had a few damages. We thought of getting it fixed on the way.

Within no time we were at Vadkal and some good breakfast down our tummies was a pleasure. We were then straight of to Kashedi top. And again too within no time we reached our next halt. At the top after little drink we came to know that there is some garage at khed who can fix that headlight so we started a look out for it. Only the indicators was fixed but got the head light replaced in Chiplun thats the time when I realized ohhh shit its 11.30am and we are already at Chiplun, that was damm fast. Otherwise its a 5 hours ride.

House hunt began as the place where we were going to stay I have been there 16year ago so I didn’t know where exactly it is. But it was easy to find as I had directions in a map format.

After freshing up we took malvani lunch at a hotel which was recommended to me and then headed straight for hedvi beach. After couple of ours ride we found the beach and a long photo session began. But just before sunset we began ride back to Chiplun. As we came back I got a message from Gaurav and Anish that they too are meeting us up at Chiplun. So we had our dinner and waited patiently for them.

By 10pm they showed up and they are grass eaters so we then went at a vegetarian restro near by. Later that night we went at our stay place and after a couple of hours of chit chat snoring was initiated.

Morning plan was to get up at 6am but that went till 9am. Some tea and biscuits and by 10pm started ride back to mumbai via Panchgani.

We were at Mapro by 3pm when my ignition cable came off, must be because of constant vibration. We found a garage and got the mechanic, he fixed it in no time. And showed me the reason was what I thought so.

After some shake we were at thapa point and had an excellent photo clicking. Then after a while began a long night ride.

After hours of riding we took halt at a few kms before lonavale for some snack.

By 11 pm I think we were at the end of Palm beach in Mumbai. Final good byes and headed straight home.

Its was FUN.

Best of the rides…..

Best Road: the usually NH-17 and NH-4

Ghats: All of them

No. Of riders: 4

Bikes: Karizma, Pulsa 150, Pulsar 150, Avenger

Total kms: 800 approx.

Climate: Relatively hot, day riding conditions are difficult.

Overall ride was good.

I think no ride had been bad, all have given some knowledge and experience.

Photographs of the ride.