The 310km from Hampi to Gokarna over the Western Ghats wasn’t the most enjoyable ride after my gear leavers snapped leaving me with single speed and painful knees. A day at the beach was just what I needed and Om Beach close to the religious town of Gokarna was bliss. Find out what happened >>
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Relaxing in Hampi: Karnataka, India
Hampi’s hospitality was pretty horrendous and it made me consider my experience of India in comparison to the experience of others. Local behaviour aside, I had a relaxing couple of days in beautiful Hampi, a climbers paradise.
The great river crossing: Hampi, India
If you told me I would have to cross a river with all my luggage and bike after I had just cycled 145km, I would have never believed you, but it happened. What’s more I had to cross the same river the following morning thanks to the Indian boat men who spend their time scamming tourists. Read about the madness…
Kind people on Death Highway: Karnataka, India
It was hard to get the legs moving, what with the lack of sleep, and I needed a tea or coffee. We pulled up at the first sign of civilisation we came to even though there wasn’t anywhere to eat, or so it appeared. I spotted some jugs of water on a small stone hut…Continue reading Kind people on Death Highway: Karnataka, India