Six and half hours journey on saddle

It started as usual Saturday morning ride, no planning what so ever. This was my just 2nd long ride since November, this goes to show my lesser activity on bike in last few months.

Had planned a 50-60 Km ride, started late at 8 Am. Decided to go to Hoskote and then take bypass road towards Devanahalli till about 30 Km one way. Bypass road turned out so good that ended up reaching Devanahalli. CycloComp was showing ~50 Km, and clock was ticking at 11:30 Am. Takeoff of Fly Emirates flight confirmed crossing BIA. No food and very little water which was over by now. Had Dosa and got water refilled at Devanahalli.

Took Hyd-Blr highway for return journey, that proved to be the most difficult riding stretch. Many uphills, extreme heat (still suffering sunburns), muscle cramps were breaking rhythm. Decided to take 1Km at a time, and stay on saddle unless impossible. Last 5Km were just awesome looking back at the difficult times during ride. Parking bike in garage gave epic satisfaction, CycloComp was reading just below 100 Km.

Had an apple and water on reaching home. After relaxing for an hour went for the movie 'The Women in Black'. Grabbed dinner at Subway (had a (chick-ham+tuna) sub just at the cost of a sub of the day :D ) on my way back.

Lessens learned,

1. Carry ample water and food.

2. Sunscreen is must.

3. Highways are boring

4. Start early, avoid 12-2pm

5. After awesome rides, high metabolism may keep you awake during boring movies.