DISTANCE
Arkavathi Blues
Cycling in the Arkavathi river basin
5-7 hours
BEGINNER
BEGINNER MODERATE
MODERATE
MODERATE CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING EXTREME
EXTREME
MIN. GROUP SIZE
10
ELEVATION GAIN
M
MAX ELEVATION
M
% UNPAVED
10%
% SINGLE TRACK
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ITINERARY:
- Meeting time: 6:30 am, Meeting point: Backyard Camp (upon request, accommodation can be arranged at Backyard Camp, the night before the ride)
- The ride begins at Backyard camp and winds towards the Arkavathi Reservoir before heading south-east twards the fringes of the Bannerghatta National Park. The route is a mix of tarmac and some dirt sections. The entire route is in back-country roads, with quiet and scenic surroundings.
- L2 ride distance: 40 km, elevation gain:
- L3 ride distance: 70 km, elevation gain:
- A picnic breakfast will be setup at a pretty little spot enroute, and lunch will be served at Backyard camp after the ride.
What do the difficulty levels mean?
The Level 1 (Beginner) rides are ideal for those who want to get back into cycling after a long time and get a taste of bicycle touring. The Level-2 (Moderate) rides are intended for those who've done a few of our Level-1 rides (20-30 km). The Level-3 (Challenging) rides are suitable for those who've done some Level-2 rides (40-60 km) and want to take it up a notch. Level-4 (Extreme) are rides and tours which have a lot of difficult climbs and/or difficult conditions like in high-altitude regions.
FAQs
What's included in the price of the Experience?
- Curated experience - managed and operated by expert guides
- Ride refreshments (electrolytes and energy bars)
- Mechanic support
- First aid & emergency management
- Support Vehicle (where applicable)
What's NOT included in the price of the Experience?
- Rental bike (available as an add-on, includes transportation)
- Transportation of your own bicycle (available as an add-on)
- Breakfast/Lunch (unless mentioned in the inclusions/itinerary/booking options)
- Personal expenses
- People transportation to the starting point and back (carpooling will be facilitated)
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Customer Reviews (4)
Anshul Dhamija
An awesome new route from the great folks at PiT. Loved it and thoroughly enjoyed my L3 ride. The experience, as always, was sublime. Looking forward to another ride on this route.
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Rupaparna Sarkar
What a fabulous route ! Trust PiT to curate this hidden route past rivers and forests. The joy of cycling on these roads with no traffic in sight is simply priceless. Add to that a fab picnic reakfast by the river bank that just elevates this experience completely. Keep on giving us such memorable routes !!!!
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Ashwin Vas
As you pedal through several villages on a Sunday afternoon, children are playing traditional games like Chowka Bhara, elders have gathered around for a quiet chat, sheep hen and cows wandering around, and the smell of afternoon meal is in the air. A ride beside the vast expanse of Arkavathi river, through some rolling terrain and quaint villages was just the weekend break one needs. Fantastic route, great stay and food, and excellent ride support. Highly recommended
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Sohini Mitra
Arkavathy Blues has all the hallmarks of a PiT curated ride - wonderful landscapes, riding through villages, away from traffic and urban development, and a sumptuous picnic breakfast along the Arkavathy reservoir. The undulating terrain with gentle inclines is ideal for anyone wanting to raise their level from 40-50 kms to the 70 km L3. An overnight stay in tented accomodation and wholesome meals complete the experience, making it a getaway worth repeating.
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