Trail Encounters - Riding in the Aravalli Range

Anubhav suddenly slowed down on the rough trail, whispering softly indicating the sight of Neel Gian and the Deers, just ahead of him. I haven't seen the wild goat, standing tall and handsome, so closely earlier in these trails, as i pulled the breaks to my cycle. It was there for quite some time, and then suddenly disappeared in the wilderness of the Aravalli's.

Just before this rare sight, we had fixed punctures in both the tyre tubes of my bike, curtesy the wide spread of Kikar on the undulating terrain. Thanks to Ram and Anubhav for the help and we were done with the job in just 10 minutes.

Further ahead, towards the lost lake, was a ramp with the steep incline. On a combination of 1 & 1, pedalling uphill was quite a test for the lungs and also the muscles. Overlooking the forest, enveloped by the small mountain ranges from the three sides, we stayed for a while on the top of the ramp.

We soaked in the fresh air as we pedalled hard to ascent another ramp, about a mile ahead. it was time to fix another 2 punctures- one each for Ram and Anubhav's bike. It was a good opportunity for me to deliver on what i learnt a few minutes back and we quickly fixed another set of spoiled wheel.

Yesterday i poured my hear out in scribbling what i fantasise about cycling in the mountains. I guess, its impression lasted till today morning and i was out with my bike and helmet as soon as the fog showed some sign of clearance. The breeze was cold and the sun trying to peep out of the foggy clouds.


Dhuddhu and Jaskaran gave a pleasant surprise as i met Sunil at Ghata T point. It was Sunil's  first official ride and his face was radiating with enthusiasm. Nandini and Dippy were to join as we climbed the Ghata Hill point and raced on the GFR. We scattered at the chotey lal tea stall and i headed towards CRPF.

The sun was out and smiling by now and the ride was completely absorbing.

Met Ram and Anubhav on the way back, who were heading for an off road ride. I got lured and dropped the thought of heading back home and joined them.There were patches, with rumble and stones, where we escaped the fall while descending with the speed. Fixing the punctured tubes added fun to the unplanned adventure. After more than an hour and a half of off roading, full of excitement, the bikes were back to kiss the tarred road.

Five hours of a todays unplanned ride was a wonderful getaway, just like a fresh breath of air.

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