spins near Hyd

[marko]

Hi everyone, I got a bike last weekend! i've had to change my underwear more regularly this week cos of the driving conditions in Hyd,

but it's going excellently apart from that.



My question is, does anyone know of any round trips near Hyd that have some or all of the following?

- Really quiet roads

- decent road surface

- Heavy corners

- Interesting scenery

- Lots of hills

- 30-50 miles around



with maybe some lakes, and villages and the likes? I'll (hopefully) be picking up my learner licence on Sat, and i'm going to venture out into the countryside

on Sunday. I'm a country boy, this city life is really getting me down



ah yes, while i'm on the topic, does anyone know anywhere in Hyderabad that I can get Chrome polish?

all the bike shops i've asked in just look at me blankly and offer me scooter wax.

[malakpetmasala]

Hi everyone, I got a bike last weekend! i've had to change my underwear more regularly this week cos of the driving conditions in Hyd,
but it's going excellently apart from that.

My question is, does anyone know of any round trips near Hyd that have some or all of the following?
- Really quiet roads
- decent road surface
- Heavy corners
- Interesting scenery
- Lots of hills
- 30-50 miles around

with maybe some lakes, and villages and the likes? I'll (hopefully) be picking up my learner licence on Sat, and i'm going to venture out into the countryside
on Sunday. I'm a country boy, this city life is really getting me down

ah yes, while i'm on the topic, does anyone know anywhere in Hyderabad that I can get Chrome polish?
all the bike shops i've asked in just look at me blankly and offer me scooter wax.

hey marko,

i may not be the best person to advice u,but i can tell u about this one place, thats if u are sport to go off the beaten path. well, its the village i come from, well, not exactly me, but my ancestors, its 55 Km from ravindra bharathi on nagarjuna sagar highway, 6 Km past this town called yacharam. well, midway, u might see a couple of lakes, but the backdrop will be awesome once u cross maybe 35 km from the city, the volcanic hills and everything, midway, there is an obsevatory at this place called rangapur, which u can pay a visit if u have time, but it is about 18 Kms from the highway.

well, once u get to my village, there is a nice lake there, huge mountains by the lake, well, if there was enough rainfall in the past few days, green fields, unless all the farmers there have committed suicide and all the things associated with the country.

its a nice place. try venturing into the neighbouring villages as well. nice people (atleast, when i knew them, dont know what capitalism has made them now)

but worth the drive.

[marko]

hey marko,
i may not be the best person to advice u,but i can tell u about this one place, thats if u are sport to go off the beaten path. well, its the village i come from, well, not exactly me, but my ancestors, its 55 Km from ravindra bharathi on nagarjuna sagar highway, 6 Km past this town called yacharam. well, midway, u might see a couple of lakes, but the backdrop will be awesome once u cross maybe 35 km from the city, the volcanic hills and everything, midway, there is an obsevatory at this place called rangapur, which u can pay a visit if u have time, but it is about 18 Kms from the highway.
well, once u get to my village, there is a nice lake there, huge mountains by the lake, well, if there was enough rainfall in the past few days, green fields, unless all the farmers there have committed suicide and all the things associated with the country.
its a nice place. try venturing into the neighbouring villages as well. nice people (atleast, when i knew them, dont know what capitalism has made them now)
but worth the drive.

That sounds amazing mm, cheers. I'll definately check it out over the next few weeks.

[malakpetmasala]

next few weeks?

i thought u wanted something for this weekend. anyway, thats cool



and hey about the chrome polish or for any "extra-fittings" go to king koti.... u need not ask them... they ll ask u if u want it.

[malakpetmasala]

n by the way... what bike did u get?

[marko]

n by the way... what bike did u get?

Bullet Standard 350. she's class.



Yeah i'm hoping to build up a couple of routes to try over a couple of weekends, and i didn't want to stop people suggesting others by taking yours for this weekend



King Koti is what and where?

[malakpetmasala]

n by the way... what bike did u get?

Bullet Standard 350. she's class.

Yeah i'm hoping to build up a couple of routes to try over a couple of weekends, and i didn't want to stop people suggesting others by taking yours for this weekend

King Koti is what and where?

alright... about king koti....alright i ll lead u from Nizam college(basheerbagh X roads).

shit... i dont know what land marks u know out there.

anyway ask anyone u know in hyderabad about king koti... they ll lead u. or maybe call up CAD, he might be able to lead u from wherever u live or which ever land mark is closer to u.

nd there may not be a million shops doing this in ing koti, but he number will be some where close.

[Sharjeel]

Congrats on your bike! Happy biking!



MM2 seems to have told you about a very nice place. Viqarabad (dunno where it is) is also a good place to go. Me and the family always load up the Indica and go there for long drives.



Necklace road is cool for biking, in the mornings. Mornings are definitely the time for long rides.



Starting from nampally, yuh kin take the strainght road from Baaar Ghat and follow it until Secunderabad (you will get two cool flyovers). You may also want to stop by at the airport for coffee (we definitely do!). It also has the coolest approach road with flowers and lawns on both sides.



You can also follow Nampally-Masab tank-Mehdipatnam-Tolichowki and beyond. The roads are congested after 9 pm though.



Koti is the place to go for ALL your biking needs. Stickers, chrome plating, horns, headlights, silencers, whatever!



King Koti is near Abids. Just go to Big Bazaar in Abids and ask anyone. It is not far from there, about 1 Km. King Koti is a riddle of roads and some of them are one-way, so be careful.

[marko]

King Koti is near Abids. Just go to Big Bazaar in Abids and ask anyone. It is not far from there, about 1 Km. King Koti is a riddle of roads and some of them are one-way, so be careful.

that sounds easy. I shall check it out. I can get "money for nothin" out of my head since reading your sig Sharjeel!

[CtrlAltDel]

congrats Marko...yu've got yrself a gr8 bike!!!! after u get yr licence, practice taking her out in the REAL traffic....thats the ultimate endurance test for n00bs...

answering yr questions:

- Really quiet roads

in city: early mornings or late nights...or Necklace Road at other times

- decent road surface

most of the main roads u r likely yo encounter....

- Heavy corners...

i wudnt recommend u to try fast cornering in hyderabad. for all u know an autorickshaw or a buffalo coming on the wrong side might kiss u headlong...

- Interesting scenery

Jubilee Hills in city

- Lots of hills

...same as above

- 30-50 miles around

since u r country boy who appreciates wide open spaces...i suggest a bike trip to Srisailam. its actually a pilgrimage town on lush green hills and a river. Road on the hill is closed after nightfall till dawn, so u've to start yr journey pretty early in the morn. its abt 4 -5 hrs ride if i am not mistaken. it will be a great trip.
Another is a trip to Nagarjunsagar Dam.
Malakie's idea is also good, but he should give more details abt the name of the village etc.

I'll (hopefully) be picking up my learner licence on Sat, and i'm going to venture out into the countryside
on Sunday.

u better wait for yr permanent licence next month before u venture out of town. till then u practice in the city traffic, atleast make yrself familiar with the route from yr home to madhapur, punjagutta, begumpet and necklace road.

ah yes, while i'm on the topic, does anyone know anywhere in Hyderabad that I can get Chrome polish? all the bike shops i've asked in just look at me blankly and offer me scooter wax.

as Malakie said King Kothi/Ram Kothi is a good place for bike accesories. i can give u directions or better take someone who knows the area with u. if i am free i will be glad to take u there.

[marko]

u better wait for yr permanent licence next month before u venture out of town. till then u practice in the city traffic, atleast make yrself familiar with the route from yr home to madhapur, punjagutta, begumpet and necklace road.

that sound like a good plan. Thanks for the advice! From the sound of that King Koti place, it shouldn't be too difficult to locate.

[Sharjeel]

There u go! CAD ne to saari Hyderabad ka summary de diya.

I can get "money for nothin" out of my head since reading your sig Sharjeel!

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Thats one of my Fave Dire Straits songs. Esp the ending portion. He really knows how to the da Guitar!

[malakpetmasala]

n by the way... what brings an Irish Country boy to sleepy Hyberabad?

[marko]

n by the way... what brings an Irish Country boy to sleepy Hyberabad?

same thing that brings Irish country boys all over the world. a lack of jobs at home (and for the fun of it)

[deepamenon]

hey marko, the city reputedly has a pretty active bike culture. there are clubs for owners of enfield bullets, japanese bikes and vintage vehicles. the bullet club also takes off on these long drives every once in a while. you could speak to this guy called shyam, who knows plenty about bikes/spare parts/the works, he also runs a workshop in ram kote called 'universal scooter house', ph: 2475-0718



that is one sexy bike you have. if you're interested in bikes you should ask to see shyam's pride and joy, a restored norton 650. and as they say in the old enid blyton books, happy trails

[san]

http://www.fullhyderabad.com/htdocs/vis ... home.phtml



Check this out. 'Hyd rocks' might be worth a look.

[Mischif005]

Looks like a live board out here.....



...Hey can I get more info about the bullet club in Hyd..... I am a bike enthusiast and got a Electra.... and is the club an active one or is it something that is there and not much happening kinda stuff....



Latest news ..... Doing a Bike trip to srisailam/Nagarjunsagar this weekend....



Chao...



-Bullet Rocks-[/quote]

[Habitual Perfectionist]

hello mischif..welcome to the electra gang. I have one too.



The bullet enthusiasts club called wanderers is quite active. You can get in touch with them at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Wanderers-Hyderabad.



I'd been to Nagarjunsagar on Delilah a couple of weeks ago. It was a fab trip. The road is lovely....no potholes...hardly any trafffic and lovely scenery. Make sure to leave early morning as you wouldn't want to miss the ferry trip to Nagarjunkonda like I did. And carry a digicam with you - it'll come in handy.

[Mischif005]

Hey.... Thanks much for the info.... I'm new to Hyderabad.... so do let me know of good routes around here...

[Arti]

if i am free i will be glad to take u there.

I didn't know you were this helpful

[CtrlAltDel]

if i am free i will be glad to take u there.

I didn't know you were this helpful

God usually are quite benevolent

[Arti]

if i am free i will be glad to take u there.

I didn't know you were this helpful

God usually are quite benevolent

Funny how I never knew this earlier

[CtrlAltDel]

if i am free i will be glad to take u there.

I didn't know you were this helpful

God usually are quite benevolent

Funny how I never knew this earlier

mebbe u were worshipping other gods...?

[Mischif005]

I appreciate the Roads of Hyderabad..... Excellent..... I had no problems cruising with my Electra what so ever........



Excellent snaps...... check it out......



http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/svasist/my_photos

[Habitual Perfectionist]

Slightly off topic...but I saw a Norton Commando on Rd. # 1 today. Anyone knows who this lucky b*****d is?