To organise it better, there will also be a donation of Rs200 per participant ( applies for racers and non racers).

Location : Around Narsapur Lake. 50 km from Kondapur, and 25 km from Gandimaisamma, on the medak road.

Distance: 20-30 KM. More details by May 04 2011.

Route: 5-8 km loop, to be ridden multiple times. Combination of untarred country roads and forest trails. Scenic and thrilling. Non racers can do at their own pace. More details by wednesday May 04 2011.

Garmin Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/83426707

Categories : a) Racer b) Non racer/leisure rider

Start Time: 6 am for racers, 6.30 am for leisure riders.
End time: Ride will get over by 8 am. We will pack up and head back by 9 am.

Donation: Rs 200/rider. This will cover 
                 a) to and fro transport of limited  nos of bikes, 
                 b) supply of drinking water and refreshments ( juices , electrol, banana). 
                 c) Mechanic support ( only for genuine mechanical problems, and not for punctures)

MTB Race Rules: http://www.meetup.com/HyderabadBicyclingClub/pages/MTB_Rules/

Rider Conduct: http://www.meetup.com/HyderabadBicyclingClub/pages/HBCC_-_Rider_Conduct/

Indemnity Bond: http://files.meetup.com/614816/WAIVER%20AND%20INDEMNITY%20FOR%20HYDERABAD%20%20BICYCLING%20CLUB.pdf

Riders availing the bike transport facility must mention the same in RSVP and  leave their bikes at  The Bike Affair Store at kondapur on saturday 7th May, 2011. Riders have to arrange for their own tranportation to Narsapur and back. Donation of Rs 200 has to be paid by friday 7th May 2011 to Sunil , Krish, Gareth or Krishna

Please note :

        1. No Helmet , No ride 
        2. MTB with knobbies are must. Road bikes, hybrids, or mtbs with sleeks  will not be allowed for safety reasons.
        3. Gloves are very much recommended.

        4. Drinking water
        5. Spare tube and patch kit ( expect lots of punctures)

The trail while beautiful is very unforgiving. Riders are responsible for their safety and that of other riders.

Riders/ racers who do not attend the pre-event briefing and parade lap will not be allowed to participate. Please pay careful attention to the briefing.

Please ride responsibly and help us keep this a injury and incident free race. All riders and Racers will have to sign an idemnity form.

Note : A special thank to GR ofcourse for  planning out the route and doing a major chunk of the recce .