Slow Cycling in Kodagu! Sept 3rd - 6th 2021
Join Pedal with Travel Slow India Private Limited, incubated at IIM Bangalore (NSRCEL) to explore the beautiful Kodagu land on bicycles on the Pushapgiri range. Open to people who have been jabbed with at least one dose. We’re adhering to all safety protocols and social distancing to keep everyone safe.
Here’s all you need to know about our Trip:
Team:
Ankush Sharma – Cycle Guru and NLP Coach
Ankush is an NLP Coach and a Cycling Guru. He has been cycling for the past 10 years. His longest rides include 1,800 kms (9 days). He is a technical expert who can teach regarding gearing, fitting the bike for yourself, basic maintenance.
He has received multiple accolades from the Cycling community for his contribution and passion on the wheels. Ankush has been the winner of the 160 km bbch Bangalore classic. He has organised multiple exploratory events including pedal for the planet, nationally recognised long distance running events
Besides exploring the country on a bicycle, he has explored the psychology of “the self”. Gear up to ride down to the depths of ways of mind with Ankush.
Seema Poovaiah – Mountain lover, Explorer
Hailing from Coorg, Seema is an avid mountain lover, explorer. Seema has been trained by the best of mountaineers from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI). She has trekked solo in Himalayan region including Annapurna, Nepal. She has spent extensive time collaborating with the local community, exploring hidden trails in the Himalayan range from Ladakh to Kashmir, Sikkim, Kanchenjunga range through Nepal.
Well travelled across Southeast Asia and Australia she is constantly pushing her boundaries. She is a nature lover and is a catalyst to bring the niche explorers to experience the true beauty that nature has to offer.
You get to plan your own trip
You tell us how you want to travel and we'll make it happen (*No standard itinerary*)
Travel dates:
- Departure – Friday, 3rd Sept (early morning)
- Return – Monday, 6 th Sept (post Breakfast)
Accommodation:
- Eco-friendly Homestay in the wilderness of North Kodagu (limited phone connectivity at this place)
- Shared, 2 in 1 room (separate beds)
- Attached Bathroom with each room
Inclusions :
Trip leader, NLP Coach, Ankush Sharma. Local guide, Geared mountain bikes with helmets, Support Vehicle, Accommodation with home cooked meals, Basic first aid kit, water, refreshments, tools, pump & puncture repair kit
Distance cycled
Minimum 6 km/ Maximum 30 km (Intermediate to challenging & a support Vehicle follows you)
Cost Includes:
- Cosy Homestay
- All meals ( Veg & Non-Veg) authentic local food
- MTB Bikes, support vehicle, basic gears
- Expert Cyclist and NLP Coach
- NLP program with nature connection (fun calibration session with Ankush Sharma)
- Hike to an unexplored trail
- COVID RTPCR test (changes subject to local guidelines)
- GST & Other taxes
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Friday
- Arrive at the campsite near Subramanya
- Lunch
- Relax/Recoup
- Introduction and bike fit session
- Sort hike/cycle exploring the place (2-5 kms)
- Bonfire and Psychology (Cycle as an analogy session)
- Dinner
- Stargazing and off to bed
Day 2: Saturday
- Start from the home stay to Kumarahalli village (9-20 kms)
- Breakfast
- Sketch of the future session
- Relax & Recoup
- High Tea
- Nature connection
- Dinner and off to bed
Day 3: Sunday
- Start from the Kumarahalli to Pushpagiri base and back (9-20 kms)
- Breakfast
- Cycle as an analogy session
- Lunch
- Explore hidden water falls
- Coffee plantation tour
- other activities
- Dinner
- Bonfire
Day 4: Monday
- Sugar cubes bonding
- Breakfast, Goodbyes and off to Bangalore
Call us at 8884442164 for further details