5th November, Sunday – Monthly Ride – Shivgange.
Participating members: Ajit, Sunil, Dipesh, Punit, Deepak, Vinod, Vinay, Manjunath, Babbana, Jeet, Raghvendra Raju, Paul, Karate and 3 prospective members, Anand, Raghu and Sudhir.
There were 16 riders on time at 6.45 am at the starting point of KLE DENTAL College Gate, Secretary Vinod took charge of today’s ride in the absence of President Rajesh AR. Had a briefing with all riders, extended warm greetings from President to all, explained today’s destination and route, to be precise it was one of the shortest rides covering 45 km one way from the start point. Explained the concept of maintaining distance among each other and following closely the front and rear riders without overtaking anyone. Grouping with riders sequence with Lead and Sweep was informed. Requested Karate to offer the prayer for the success and safety of today’s ride and riders respectively. Soon each group started their ride with a gap of 5 minutes.
Weather was very good, totally overcast but no rains and traffic was high but moving one at high speed, in 45 minutes our first stop was at Sree Ratna Cafe near Dobbaspet highway, close to 36 km from the start point. All had a relaxed breakfast, took time to bond over Breakfast and exchanged pleasantries. All the 3 new prospective members were mixing very well with seniors. The breakfast was sponsored by Babbana and Vinay on their newly acquired bikes. All thanked and congratulated them. Soon we started for the final leg of the trip, in another 9 km we were in Shivagange, few wanted to go to the top of the hillock and temple and the rest wanted to return back. After a few customary group pictures, most of us started our return journey. People started reaching home after 10 am. It was a short and sweet ride.