maval Escapade

 An epitome of greenery and water bodies, Maval(the direction in which sun sets) was the first abode of Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj who formed an army of the local inhabitants called 'Mavle'.

In this 3 day cycling expedition we are going to explore some scenic routes in the Maval region surrounding Lonavala. The purpose is to get the riders on a perfect getaway on the rural roads, rice fields, surrounding forts like Lohagad, Tikona, Tung, Morgiri, Koraigad and many waterfalls. 

Day and Date: June 27-29, 2025

Duration : 3 days and 2 night

Difficulty : Moderate(short climbs) but good endurance needed.

Reporting at Kanhe station at 9.00 AM in the morning 

Route followed will be : 

9.00 am - Pickup from Kanhe station and transfer to ride start point

Rented Cycle :

If you want to rent a bicycle from us, you can do so at an additional cost of 3000/-. 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 (optional),
• 3/4ths or cycling shorts or track bottoms, cycling dry fit or cotton t-shirt, riding gloves(optional), sweat band or bandana, rainwear
• Helmet, camera(optional), spare clothes

Inclusions : 

• All meals, accomodations
• 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.
• Tempo transfer to respective ride start points.

Exclusions : 

• Rider transport upto Lonavala
• 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 3000/-
• 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 :

• 12500/- with own cycle
• 15500/- 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