Malenaadu Magic – 2
Hornad – Kelaguru – Kottigehaara – Mudigere – Hanbal – Sakleshpur
November 5,6, 2011
MMR-1 got filled up in a week after announcement, due to riders-demand, we are repeating the ride again in November (5,6). Do register and confirm your participation before this ride too gets filled up
Register here Malenaadu-Magic
Trying to get closer to the water
Join CAM for this Magical ride along Malenaadu.
- Start the ride at the serene town of Horenadu.
- Ride through kalasa and Sunkasaale, get closer to the Ballalarayana durga mountain range.
- Pass through the Kelaguru town surrounded by coffee estates.
- Visit the beautiful Malayamarutha point overlooking the Charmadi Ghats.
- Stay at Mudigere.
- All the above only on Day1 of the ride.
- Day2 packing a more magical and serene path towards Hanbal and Sakleshpur.
- The Cost of the entire trip including stay, food and transport is 3700 rs only.
Register here Malenaadu-Magic
We know that some of us want to ride more and some of us want to ride less. Note that at any point of time, you may stop the ride and get on to support vehicles. Two vehicles (and the Bus) will be with the riders.
Ride Specs
| Total Distance | Day 1 : 75 kms (100 for experts) Day 2 : 45 kms (60 for experts) |
| Road Condition | MTB or Hybrids - Road bikes are not suggested |
| Riding expertise | Day 1: Beginners to Experienced Day 2: Beginners to Experienced |
| Places of Interest | 1. Horanadu 2. Kelagooru 3. Malayamaruta point 4. Lots of falls and streams :) |
In case you dont have a bike, we can arrange for rented bikes for 600 – 800 Rs depending on the bike brand.
600Rs for B-Twin5.1 and Schwinn bikes. 800Rs for the Trek, Merida and Rockrider5.2 bikes.
 Water point |  Near Hanbal |
Day 0 – Friday, Nov 4, 2011
Day 1 : Saturday, Nov 5, 2011
Reach the Lodge at Horandu, freshen up and start riding.
The ride passes through Kalasa, Sunkasale and Kelaguru. Don’t forget to visit the Kelaguru coffee shop.
After the lunch, riders will visit Malayamaruta point which overlooks the picturesque mountain range.
Check-in to the hotel at Mudigere, Expert riders may opt for a 10Km climb and back on Chikmagalur road.
DAY-1 ROUTE
More information about the Day-1 route can be found here MMR-Day1
Distance: Total = 75 kms (100 Kms for Experts) .
| 5:00 a.m | Reach Start point - Horanadu Lodge |
| 6:30 a.m | After freshing up, start the ride. Breakfast enroute |
| 9:00 a.m | reach Kelagooru, spend some time here |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch enroute |
| 2:00 p.m | Reach Malayamaruta point and then ride towards Mudigere |
| 4:00 p.m onwards | Experts can ride on chikmagalur road, a challenging climb here. And complete 100 kms |
| 6:30 p.m | Reach Mudigere lodge and rest for the day |
Day 2: Sunday, Nov 6, 2011
The Day2 ride starts from Mudigere towards Hosakere. The ride is quiet serene in itself.
The riders would then go towards Hanbal and Sakaleshpur.
DAY-2 ROUTE
More information about the Day-2 route can be found here MMR-Day2
Distance : 60 kms
| 5:00 a.m | wake up and get ready |
| 6:30 a.m | start the ride towards Hosakere |
| 7:30 a.m | Breakfast Enroute (After 20 kms) |
| 11:00 a.m | Reach Hanbal - easy riders can stop here |
| 12:30 p.m | reach Sakleshpur and Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m | Start back to bangalore |
We will be able to accommodate only 33 riders for this event, so hurry and register now.
 Malayamaruta point |  One of the beautiful falls |
The Cost of the event is 3700 Rs. This includes
a. Transportation of the rider and bike to and fro bangalore (on an ultra luxury bus)
b. Food during the event
c. Support vehicle
d. Stay at Mudigere.
e. Hydration and snacks during the ride.
Register here Malenaadu-Magic
 Climb |  Near Horanadu |
The Ride will be a weekend ride, start from bangalore by bus on Friday evening around 10:00 p.m and will be back in bangalore around 10 p.m on Sunday.
Serene path