Koyna Escapade

 An epitome of wilderness, the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is located 70 km from Satara. Nestling within the Western Ghats. The dark and thick forest covered region of Mahabaleshwar / Koyana is a real hot spot for Hilly road cycling. Being a hill station, even the summer nights are cool. Whether you are looking to ride on local village roads surrounded with strawberry plantations, or have a gentle cycle through the valley, you can do it straight at Koyna cycling with Pedal Thirst Adventures!!!

Purpose : The purpose of the expedition is to cycle through a enduring terrain covering the scenic landscape of Mahabaleshwar, Tapola, Koyna and Kas plateau on bicycles. They will cover a distance of 130 km in 2 days. We will be having a rolling terrain with some medium sized climbs till venna lake and a 30 km flat and down terrain to reach Tapola giving you a chance of experiencing the terrain to your fullest. Cycling will start in Panchgani and end at Koyana backwaters in Bamnoli for day 1. 

Bikes will be transferred to start point in support vehicle from Swargate. We will not be climbing the pasarni ghat.

Day and Date : 23 - 24 Nov

Duration : 2 days and 1 night

Difficulty : Enduring(short climbs)

Reporting at Swargate(Pune) at 5.00 AM in the morning 

Route followed will be : 

5.15 am - Swargate  (Riders will come till Panchgani in Maharashtra state operated Bus). Bikes will be loaded in our support vehicle. First bus from Swargate is at 5.30 am

9.00 am - Panchgani. Ride start post breakfast.

Rented Cycle :

If you want to rent a bicycle from us, you can do so at an additional cost of 1000/-. You will get a hybrid or MTB depending on availability

Things to Carry : 

• Sports shoes while cycling, floaters while camping
• 1 lit water bottle, 
• Front and rear flash lights (opotional),
• 3/4ths or cycling shorts or track bottoms, cycling dry fit or cotton t-shirt, riding gloves(optional), sweat band or bandana
• Helmet, camera(optional), spare clothes

Schedule of the Trail:

Day 1:

• Reporting at Swargate @ 5.00 am 
• 9:30 AM:- Ride start in Panchgani post breakfast.
• 12:00 PM : Reach a unique village near mahabaleshwar for lunch. We get to visit strawberry farms depending on availability and also have a short planned tour in the village
• 5.00 pm : Reach base of Bamnoli. enjoy in backwaters. 

Day 2:

• Ride start post breakfast from Bamnoli. Taking the route alongside Koyna backwaters, we pass small villages to reach Kaas plateau for lunch.
• Post lunch we have a major downhill uptill Satara.
• Ride ends at Satara. Riders catch bus from Satara to Swargate. cycles will be transported in our support vehicle

Inclusions : 

• All meals, accomodation for day 1
• A support vehicle all along the route, which would take care of your luggage, a lead cyclist
• First Aid if required
• Cycles will be transported to the start point and back to meeting point in support vehicle.
• Backup vehicle will follow the riders and provide hydration during the ride. All tools will be available in the vehicle to fix minor issues like puncture, gear setting, brake setting. We do carry spare cycles in case of breakdown.

Exclusions : 

• Transportation from Swargate to start point in Panchgani and back from Satara to Swargate.
• Cycle hire: We will provide you cycles and helmets on hire at the start point of this trail. Once the trip is over we would take the cycle back. Rental will be 1000/-
• Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc. 
• Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of Pedal Thirst Adventures and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bad weather conditions, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which Pedal thirst adventures and its associates do not have any control. 
• Items not specified above in “Inclusions”. 

Ride Ticket :

• 5000 /- with own cycle
• 6000 /- if you need rental cycle and helmet

Backup Vehicle for luggage : extra luggage of participants will be carried in a backup vehicle

Who can participate : All cycling enthusiasts. This being a challenging trail see to it that you have enough practice and good stamina built before the event.

Disclaimer -

• The participants will participate at their own risk and the organizers shall not be responsible for any loss what so ever caused due to accidents, if any, during the trail.
• This cycle expedition is in a relatively remote region, where advanced, professional medical help may not be available as easily as it is in Mumbai or Pune. It would be the participant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is in good health, physically and mentally both. It would be advisable to speak to your physician if you are unsure of your fitness levels. In case you have an existing medical condition or disability you must inform us before booking with us. In case of any health problem that you might face on the trip, it would be advisable to speak to your tour leader. The tour leader would be equipped to give only first aid to participants. Any expense incurred by us for any medical emergency / for evacuation for any reason, the expenses for the same would be borne by the concerned participant. 

Talk with lead : 9028280766

pedalthirstadventures@gmail.com