Lake Hoppin'

off Kanakapura Road

3-5 hours

BEGINNER
BEGINNER MODERATE
MODERATE
MODERATE CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING EXTREME
EXTREME

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DISTANCE

25KM

MIN. GROUP SIZE

10

ELEVATION GAIN

250M

MAX ELEVATION

M

% UNPAVED

5%

% SINGLE TRACK

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Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride on country roads, either side of Kanakapura Road, on the outskirts of Bangalore. You will hop across a dozen lakes and reservoirs that are set against a backdrop of rolling hills, on the fringes of the Bannerghatta National Park and the Ragihalli State Forest. In addition to stopping at and taking in views of these scenic water bodies, get a glimpse of the rural and semi-rural life as you pass through these villages. While cattle and their herders shuttle on dirt roads flanked by fields, orchards, and plantations, flocks of birds hang out on grasslands and backwaters. Given the undulating terrain in the region, you can expect challenges in the means of short and sweet ascents, and exhilarating descents. You can choose the easier L1 route as well.

Itinerary 

  • Meet at The C@fe (near Art of Living ashram), by 6:30 AM
  • Gather with fellow riders for rental bike assignments and a ride briefing by the organisers
  • Hop on your bicycle and head out with your guide, based on your choice of difficulty level
    Level-1 (L1) – Distance: 25 kms; Cumulative elevation gain: 200 m
    Level-2 (L2) – Distance: 40 kms; Cumulative elevation gain: 400 m
  • Ride on mixed-surface routes that weave through this interesting landscape over the course of a few hours. Making your way from one lesser-known lake to another, you will realise why this region is popular for its greenery.
  • Return to your meeting point by 10/11 AM, and disperse

What do the 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 this tour?
  • Curated cycling and travel experience
  • Logistics planning
  • Ride refreshments (electrolytes/energy tabs)
  • Mechanical support
  • First aid & emergency management
What's not included in this tour?
  • Rental bike (available as an add-on, includes transportation)
  • Transportation of your own bicycle (available as an add-on)
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • People transportation to the starting point and back (carpooling will be facilitated)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- No refund in case of a NO SHOW.
- No refund on cancellations done less than 24 hrs prior to the start of the event.
- 50% refund or tour credits on cancellations done 1 to 7 days from the start of the event.
- 100% refund or tour credits on cancellations done more than 7 days from the start of the event.
What does the DIY Option mean?
Some of our routes are enabled for DIY consumption using a solution that provides virtual guidance and navigation. You will be able to navigate along the same route that we take you on a fixed-departure tour. You will get turn-by-turn navigation and map overlays that show you which are the scenic spots, where to get food and water, where to get emergency support if required, what obstacles are on the course, and which sections are tarmac, gravel, single-track etc. All the information and expertise that we bring with us when we take you on a ride are now available using an app. The information is available when you preview the route on the app as well as when you navigate (using clear and timely audio cues, almost like having a human guide with you!). The DIY experience of a particular tour is available for booking on the tour page itself. You can enjoy these DIY experiences whenever you want, you are not limited by our fixed-departure tour dates. Upon booking, you will be sent the information required to access the routes of the particular experience. 
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Anshul Dhamija

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A lovely leisure bicycle ride that covers around 4 to 5 lakes. It's where the urban jungle ends and the real one begins. A worthy Sunday outing. 
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