LostRiders In Goa

LostRiders In Goa

28th May 2008

It’s time to shutter down and hit the road. Samit, Atish, Kirti, Shankar, Imran and me. OO sorry I forgot Sutta (Sudhar) without him our group can not be complete. Seven Lost riders are ready to hit the turf.

Our journey started by making our own room on Mumbai’s road. Till Panvel it was very bad traffic and then no hurdles…….. We reached Vadkhal around 6.00 pm for our first break. Appreciated Kirti’s effort, boss after two years he is riding a bike, still we managed to escape from Mumbai in 2 Hours. (Flash Back: With the Panchgani Mahabaleshwar rides experience Kirti decided that he won’t join us as Pillion. For him Manoj Sheramkar gives his sweaty, Thanks Manoj) we filled our tanks with Missal, Vadapaav and Tea, now its time to digest it.

Engines started to cruise towards Goa. We had dinner at Poladpur, and then one by one we left Khed, Ratnagiri to reach Sawantwadi behind. Everyone was ready to ride at night. What I like about night ridding is we can feel the fresh air, fragrance of flowers, soil. Amazing. Our entire six bikes were moving in single queue Samit was leading us and I am backing them all. Most beautiful and discipline bike ride I have ever done. We reach Sawantwadi around 8.00 am in morning. We can clearly hear a cracking sound of our bones.
That morning was special for us, we crossed Maharshtra border first time on bikes and entered in Goa. First sight of Goa was just a small part of its beauty; and it didn’t ended till we crossed border again. Tall coconut trees did warm welcome of us by bending and dancing on wind rhythm.

29th May 2008

Salute to Kirti for his mighty and courageous attitude, salute to all riders for continuous 18 hrs ride and salute to NH17.

Goa: The name Goa came to European languages from the Portuguese, but its precise origin is unclear. In the bygone days it came to be known by many names such as Gomanchala, Gopakapattam, Gopakapuri, Govapuri, Gomantak, etc.The Indian epic Mahabharata refers to the area now known as Goa, as Goparashtra or 'Govarashtra"' which means a nation of cowherds and truly it is.

We decided to reach Kalangud Beach for our first halt. We hired a home at reasonably good rate. After 6-7 hrs rest, we went to beach in evening. swaying coconut palms, the curve of soft white sand , bluish-green Sea that seems to touch the skyline, flock of sea birds, fishing boats simply marvels. Even though I have spent my life in a coastal village, I was amazed by this scenery. Night we were fully tight. Drinks, jocks, life experiences, girls talk and philosophy.

30th May 2008

Next day we went to Chapora Fort and then Panjim. Again we hired a room in Panjim.Evening we went to Kolwa beach. We played football, Frisbee. It was awesome ride from Panjim to Kolwa, totally indiscipline, fast and furious. We were constantly on 110 km/hr. I have touched my max speed on same highway…It was 132 Km/hr on my Bajaj Pulsar. Atish was competing with an Indica and I think he was gone pass 135 km/hr.

Chapora fort: It was built by the Adil Shah of Bijapur on the southern headland of the Chapora River. It was also known as "Shahpur" and is now mostly ruined. It has a commanding view of the Vagator beach and is near to Anjuna beach. The red laterite bastion, crowning the rocky bluff, was built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure. Deserted in the 19th century, it lies in ruins today, although the views up and down the coast from the weed-infested ramparts are still superb
Panaji: Panaji is the capital of Goa. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi estuary, in the district of North Goa.
The again in evening we back to our Panjim, again Liquor, Fish and chicken with it as usual girl’s and office talk.

31st May 2008
Next day we drop Sutta on bus stand as he is going to Bangalore, then we left Panjim to reach Sawantwadi, Amit’s place. (Amit Sahil one of my good friend, Sawantwadi is his native place.)We did rest their.

Now again lostriders comes out on roads, to burn it. In dark night road lightened with 6 headlights, Imran was leading us following by Samit, Kirti, Shankar, Atish and then me.
As decided we didn’t try to explore Goa or its culture it was just a bike ride and ended it was awesome bike ride. We did it throughout night both ways.

Bikes:
Samit: TVS Apache
Atish: Suzuki Fiero
Shankar: Hero Honda Karizma
Imran: Royal Enfield – Electra
Kirti: Hero Honda Splender
Prasad: Bajaj Pulsar


Distance Covered: 1500 KM
Avg Speed: 60-65 KM/HR
Total Expense: 4000/- Rs (Include Fuel)

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/prasadmhatre12003/4thBikeRideMumbaiGoa#