PAYANIGA

Wayanad Beckons

Apr 9, 2010 Cycling, Kerala, Wayanad, Weekend Getaway

Last time I visited Wayanad was in December 2006. It was a 3 day errand around Kalpetta, the district head quarters Wayanad. First two days were spent in visiting the lakes, dams and also safaris at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary & Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary, reserving the last day for trekking up Chembra peak.

Now after three and half years, I am visiting Wayanad this weekend. A two day visit – cycling around the tea estates, passing by the Chembra peak and visit to Meenmutty & Suchipara falls.

Read about the event organised by “Cycling and More” – here

More on the ride once I’m back.

New set of wheels: Merida MTA 510A

Jan 27, 2010 Cycling

After a lot of delays, here it is, a new set of wheels in the garage. I’ve all the reasons to be not guilty of contributing more to the pollution as the new vehicle is a Merida MTA 510A.

Specifications:

Speeds:  27
Size:  17″
Color:  Red
Frame:  Advance Alloy Frame With Discbrake Mount
Fork:  Rst Gila-Tnl L/O Suspension Fork With Discbrake Mount
Brakes:     Alloy V-Brake
Chainwheel:     Truvantiv
Derailleurs F/R:  Shimano Deore 27 Speed
Chain:     Shimano
Hubs:  Alloy Shimano With Quick Release
Headset:  Fsa
Hubs F/R:  Alloy Qr/Shimano Rm30-8
Rims:  Alloy Double Layer Alex Rim With Cnc
Shifter:  Shimano Deore

A wonderful gift from my sister on a special day :)

Photo courtesy: Merida India

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