Sunset view from my home

Sunset view from the place I stay in Bangalore.

Manchanbele Revisited

Went to Manchanbele Dam/Reservoir today. Later realized Big Banyan tree is also on the way and explored that too. I have been to these places before during IISc Populaire Savandurga 100. But at that time everything was in hurry as we have to complete the trip within specific deadline.

Today's experience : Both are great places. I loved the Big Banyan Tree, some people like trees, some like Animals, I am a tree guy so that was obvious. It was perfectly cool (natural AC) under the tree, I even took a nap after having my Lunch, that was great :-) But it wasn't easy, there are many monkeys around, they snatch stuff, particularly if they have weak opponent. They were planning to target my backpack when I was in sleep, but I woke up once I hear their movement nearby.

Ride Report - around 100km, approx 8 hrs. Started aroung 6:45 AM came back around 3.00 pm. I have some really nice videos but don't have patience to upload them on youtube and put the link :-) will do that some other time.

Manchanbele Dam, I met some other bikers there

Big Banyan Tree

Turahalli

Went to Turahalli this morning around 15 km from my home, they call it turahalli forest but there is no forest as such. but definitely somewhat green and peaceful place. There are some good MTB trails to explore, I have only hybrid bike so didn't explore completely.

 Temple on top of the hill while climbing

 I was bit scared when I reached the hill top, there were many eagles flying on top of my head

 Then these guys came to my rescue, shouting "Hiiii Uncleeeee" :-)

 It was very peaceful under this tree on hill top

 My Trek 7.1

 Another view of temple, I like the fragrance of these flowers, brought few in my bag as well :-)

 

 My Trek 7.1 again, looking cool, isn't it ?

 liked it !

 "Right now, the new is you. But someday, not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it's quite true. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice, heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." --Steve Jobs

 Nice trails for MTB

Saying Good-bye

 Some school planned picnic

Trail

Picture Story [Jayanagar Park]

One of the park in Jayanagar nearby our home.

 After seeing this pic I felt, I have seen similar painting somewhere.

 Toes

 I like this beautiful hut

Tender leaves reflecting sunlight

 sun-rays

 All healthy juice are available including neem n karela :-)

 On the way back home

Purple 

Kanakapura Trip [Cycle Diaries]

This time we went towards Kanakapura its approx 55 km from Jayadeva flyover, Bangalore. Throughout, the road was very good. Its a fun ride while going, down slope most of the time and early morning cool temperature. The surroundings are beautiful. Many ponds and greenery all around. One of the best part of cycling in southern India is you get tender coconuts everywhere, really great refreshment. Overall we covered more than 100 kms. While coming back it was bit exhaustive due to sun light and long upward slopes. The trip duration was approx 7.5 hours including all the refreshment breaks.

 Paddy fields n coconut trees

 Abhi n Me

Officially we reached Kanakapura

Varma n Me

After the Rain