Mumbai TO Goa cycle tour via Coastal route Konkan in 3.5 days

So we carried Puncture kit, Small Hand pump, Spare tube, lights & tool kit for the cycle, Along with First aid kit, Electrolyte & Dates to keep us going.

Day1:- Started from My Place near Dadar to Gateway , We met at CSMT early 5.30am to catch the first ferry towards Mandwa. The journey started from Mandwa 7.30 towards Alibaug as the road is very smooth. Pretty excited & anxious we took off. But as the route proceeded from Revdanda towards Murud the road gets a bit rough till Agardanda jetty. We refuelled ourselves at Dighi. With Patchy Roads and elevation, i had to deal with a cramp in my left leg.

Day2:- Early morning While Packing , we chatted with Supekar & thanked for the delicious Food & Stay.

We stopped for some memories & continued the Sunday through an active village where kids were enjoying on the beach, Fish kept for drying & People busy.

Wandering Further into the view of karde beach we found ourselves to end of the Dirt road , after inquiring we crossed the beach over a flat patch of rock towards Ladghar beach off road. there we had to cross a Small Patch of grass land to join the Road. It was a unique & thrilling experience to ride over Flat rock at Sea.

Day-3:- Started the Ride refreshed & the Morning Prayers in the nearby temple were just perfect to set a calm mood. Witnessed Sunrise at Prachin Konkan Point with a mesmerizing view of are ware Beach

we drifted down to the Road lined with pine trees with an endless view of the sea. The Light Rain boosted our energy & the sea kept us motivated. Kids & People Greeted us all over the way. Ratnagiri gave a relief by smooth roads for some time.

As we reached Achara everything was closed Due to Monday but we were helped by the restaurant owner with shelter for the night. Ride Distance 149.9km /2574m elev.

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Day-4:-We Woke by our natural alarm at 4.15, well the mobile alarm didn’t work. Witnessing Sunrise with light showers & gulping Milk from Packets we Reached Tarkarli beach for a satisfying breakfast.

Planning from 2 months for Mumbai Goa Costal Route in the shortest duration. Took references from friends who have done the route, we planned daily targets along with Jetty timings..Essential Things to carry had to be specific as it was a self supported Ride & carrying our own stuff.

As advised by locals we changed our route via Kudal, Sawantwadi to cross Tiracol River Goa Check post by 1.30pm. Refreshing ourselves with sugarcane juice on route

We reached Navi Mumbai by Bus Next day morning , Got off At Juinagar & Started a slow ride towards Dadar & Thane respectively.

Check the video blog

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Fresh air , Very kind and helpful people in Konkan .. felt very homely and safe the entire journey.

Key Ingredients for any Long Ride

1) Good Company

2) Hydration / Electrolytes

3) Snacks / Power foods

4) Speed Watch / Non exhaustive Ride.

5) Pre-planned Halting Spots

6) Toolkit / Bike Essentials ( Self Supported)

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