24 riders had registered for the ride including 3 prospective members. All had gathered near the ITI Colony gate in K R Puram. Grouping, riders sequence with lead and sweep was informed before hand. Without further delay, President Rajesh AR addressed everyone explaining about today’s ride destination and its importance. As Prashant Mishra had joined today’s ride, all congratulated him on getting elected as next year’s IFMR President, he announced as a goodwill gesture to treat everyone by sponsoring the breakfast cost today. Big thanks to Prashant Mishra, President Rajesh requested Babbana to offer the prayer, which he obliged. Soon each group was flagged off.

First few km was jam packed traffic, as our start point is in the midst of early morning vegetable/fruit market area. Soon all were out of it and heaved a sigh of relief. Traffic was smooth and little breezy in the morning hours. Our first stop was at Aaradhya Grand after a 65 km ride, an upscale restaurant, famous for Mulbagal Dosa, a speciality made in this part of Karnataka. True to its popularity, the Dosa was melting in the mouth, full of ghee, the outer crust was crispy and inside was soft, a different preparation. All enjoyed the generosity of President Elect Prashant Mishra, few ordering extra Dosa’s. All 24 riders together was a riot of bonding and camaraderie, President Rajesh was following everyone’s requirements. We spent over one hour here, our final destination was another 40 kms ahead. Reached the Bangaru Thirupati Temple, all decided to go inside and take Lord Venkateswara Swamy’s blessings. It was pure bliss to have darshan and to get blessings from a most powerful diety.

Soon all returned to their bikes and after having a round of tender coconut water all decided to leave for Bangalore, the heat was increasing. It was a non stop ride till our dispersion point, all thanked each other and all left for their homes. A wonderful ride.