5 Day Series

AT JINTUR, DIST-PARBHANI

5 DAYS SR SERIES

There are total 89 clubs all over India and among them only Jintur club District Parbhani organized 5 days super randonneur series and in that only 2 contestants from all over India participated and in that I completed the brevets in scheduled time

The brevet started at 6 am on 25th December 21 and completed the 600 km ride from Jintur to Selu, Manawat, Pathari, Majalgaon, Gadi, Manjarsumbha, Yeermala and at last Osmanabad and back to Jintur by the same route. After that took a short rest and the journey of second brevet of 200 kms started . It was from Jintur to Jalna via Mantha, Ramnagar and a back to Jintur by the same route.

Immediately after the brevet of 600/200 km , the brevet of 400 km started on 28/12/2021 at 6 am. The ride was from Jintur onwards Sengaon-Risod-Washim-Magrul Pir-Karanja Lad-Kherda. And exactly we made a big mistake and that we didn't see WEATHER FORCAST.

After crossing Washim approximately, the atmosphere changed and by then 140 km had been completed. And I was stuck in heavy rain/wind /thunder. But immediately took shelter in a shop. After some time started the onward journey again and reached the last CP. But by that time, thunderstorm changed again and then again have to suffer lot in heavy rainfall. The situation was horrible because it was dark. Still it was raining and body was shivering because of cold. After riding 45 km, I did not dare to go any further. Just I remember that EXTRA JERSEY is in my bag. I took a short break at Magrul Pir to change clothes, enjoyed hot tea . Enroute volunteer Shri Bhalerao Sir a teacher by profession from Yeldari was present with extra clothing. He arranged food for me. Immediately changed clothes and started ride towards Washim. I reached Washim, around 10.30 pm and at that place Chetan Sharma, a famous rider and owner of a grand cycle shop was present to receive me. He offered me with boiled eggs, laddu with coffee and snacks. But it was not possible to travel further because it seemed to be a remote area and I never cycled in such places. But Chetan encouraged me to ride further towards Risod. Some relative was staying at a disance of 20 km, and I can contact them in worse situation. Then I rided to Resode 40 km non stop. On the way grand welcome by dogs/foxes. After reaching Risod took a rest and started the next 60 km ride. Due to bad road conditions I have to walk almost 4 to 5 kms without shoes, there was no solution as time was limited and feet were completely blistered. Anyway reached Jintur last CP in 25.41 hrs.

After a short rest, the last stage of the Brevet started, But the body was not supporting. Because the journey of about 1200 km had been completed till now. The bike was not at all ready to move further. Again have to face the road conditions problem. If we go in any direction from Jintur, the road of about 20 to 25 km is not worth for cycling. The last 300 km ride was left. Every part of body was about to go on strike. Only the mind was there to look after.The climate was very tereffic because of cold. In night I took 1 hr break and again started ride further. Finally I reached u turn point of 150 km. While returning I stopped near Lonar lake and took some photographs. Due to continuous riding the body was given up. I thought I could not complete the ride in given time. But anyhow I have to reach the las CP, may be late but have to reach no option. All faces were in front of me, my family, friends, relatives so I keep on riding and completed the ride just before 15 minutes of given time.

Jintur club is famous for hospitality. In evening they gave me a grand party with a frame of Lord Ganesha.