INTRODUCTION
I started cycling just for cross training with running. I read cycling helps runner to develop another set of muscles which propels u more forward..
A very one fine morning i met while riding Adv.Anand Paranjape n my cycling journey started.
Sir, introduced me about BRM and cycling world.
Slowly slowly i started practice with swapnil marathe n anand sir.
And BRM Bug came in my mind.😀 I will also take part in BRM's and will experience this one also.
So now target was running and cycling too.
I decided to take 400BRM at dhule in my 7th ride.
I finished 400 and 200 BRM at dhule in dec 2016 n july 2017 respectively with swapnil n adv. sagar chitre (He is one more Lovely guy.)
TRAINING
This time brm bug is growing 😁😂 and Now its 600BRM turn.
I planned 300 and 600 BRM'S in August,so i focused on cycling only n took a break from running esp satara training.
But couldn't attempted 300 due to viral fever.
I practiced as per schedule and it was calculated.
I trained myself for 20k,40k,50k and 100k twice ajantha ride with high intensity cycling also.
I planed my diet🥗 and nutrition accordingly, esp thanks to mr.vijay vasave sir from pune for timely inputs about nutrition and hydration.
My support🤝 is my lifeline, my darling wife jyoti,she stood with me, my family members, JRG members and my patients.
RACE DAY
We reached at Aurangabad on friday evening by 8.30pm had dinner at swapnil's sister home and stayed at my elder sister sangita (kavita) kalda's home.
My Jijaji n sister were amazed and bit worried for my cycling because of road conditions in india, traffic, pollution etc.
Morning 4.15 am we both woke up, we had sound sleep else usually prior to an event anxiety is there but we both were relaxed and had heavy breakfast esp thanks to my nephew ankush kalda for making us early morning energetic tea and dropping us starting point by 5.30am.
He also told me are you sure mama you are going to ride for 40 hours? I told him Don't worry dear see you tomorrow.
At starting point, organisers told route is not very difficult,we were 19 riders at start point.
We started our journey on Saturday, 26.08.17, morning 6am.
Nitin bhai given necessary instructions
We wished best luck to each other n BRM starts at 6.04am
Initial 100km CP (Control Point) was completely downhill n we finished in just 4.30hrs at 10.30am so we both thought we ll do it comfortably.
Then one of organiser nitin ghorpade sir told the real BRM thrill is starting frm here,Next 100km will be headwind.
During riding various people(common man, 2 wheeler riders) were excited and had same set of questions.
Where are you? How many of you are there? Is it a race? ..blah...blah..My asnwer used to that we all have itching in our gluets😂😂..so don't worry bro.. better way you Go Ahead.
We both had experienced of head wind at dhule 200 BRM so decided lets move in our pace and in our style.
But terain with rolling (up and down) which was the most difficult at this time self motivation, meditation, breathing techniques were useful to keep you fresh.
Really telling you head wind n rolling terain was sucking our energy but we kept rider.
We reached at 200k CP by 6pm.
From 200km mark it was dark so we had company good riders from Nasik subhashbhai, Dubeyji Sumit, abhijit frm Aurangabad,Manish shinde frm Nandurbar.
We all riding in group as it always safe in grp esp at night.
Then from dere till 300k CP it was night ride again rolling, headwind n rain⛈.
We both reached 300k mark at around 1am there we eat khichadi,🥘, freshen up, taken bath and rested for 30min.
Nitinbhai and team aurangabad has made very good arrangements in hotel orage valley, yejur phata.
And again journey restarted as We were riding comfortably. It was totally dark, very harsh traffic. (There i remembered my wife's jyoti words, don't ride in night time if u r not comfortable..but i told myself i ve choice than riding if i want to finish in time.)
At morning 6.43am we were having tea, subhashbhai frm nasik, and anilbhai frm nagpur told 400k CP 60k from here and our cut off time was 9.15am, we to ride strongly else it would be difficult for us to reach in time.
and the real thrill of 600 BRM begins here.
We all suddenly gets charged up n ride very strongly with full i intensity.
I practice such rides frm jalgaon-vavdada,
In next 1hr i completed 30km and had ease of mind ys now i ll reach 400 CP easily.
I reached comfortably at 400 mark at 8.35am n swapnil came after 10min.
It was fun to ride to very fast with your full capacity as you have your targets very clear.
Here in our home town my fellow riders, JRG runners all were calling how is going on , where r u, where is swapnil etc etc..and once i told them we r at 400km all were very happy n telling u r going to do it man.. Common on lets move.. it really makes both of us very happy n energetic tht all r waiting for us to finish.
There we took head massage, eat brakfast, bananas so we felt energetic again amd ready for last 200km.
We both were very charged.
You can imagine the intensity of difficult terain tht out of 19 rides only 8 had reached at 400 in time.
REAL CHALLEGE
But next target was again very difficult as we need to at 500k CP by 3pm else we both would have been disqualified.
We discussed the paln about riding that we need to ride at average of 25km/hr. swapnil was bit doubtful but i was sure yes we can.
There were almost 11 killer uphill (GHAT), with lots head wind,rain heat and sun.
This 400-500 part was the toughest part of this BRM.
I was totally exhausted, and drained out.
At 450k i thought i won't able to do and let's not do it and Quit..
I stopped there at some hotel, had water and thumps up (instant energy booster with high carb), it made bit fresh & i decided to carry on.
I called my wife jyoti that i am at 450 mark, she was very happy to hear but i didn't told anything how i am feeling?
Swapnil was ahead of me so had no option except to ride strongly, i motived myself lets not quit n finished it up.
So as per riding speed i kept moving.
I met sumit, abhijit and anil in between we all were riding strongly and suddenly heavy rains came..very heavy.. Literally we were not able see beyond 100-200meters.. but even that rain didn't stopped us, we all 4 were riding very fast n strongly.
I reached at 500k CP by 2.40pm n swapnil ahead of me at 2.20.
Before cut off.
Swapnil n anilbhai was ready with lunch and i also joined them.
LAST100km MARK
Now The situation was in our control.
As Everyone frm organisers told that now it is tail wind and u all r in time. (But we were in doubt how it could be now tail wind but still anyway whatever wind has to be we ve to finish.)
7hrs left to finish last 100km.
Again we both discussed the things how to ride an all.
But Again in next 10km,
I was not comfortable as i had nausea, abdominal pain, feverish feeling.
But there were all Medical shops were closed.
Someone told u ll find in next 7km
Swapnil suggested if u not comfortable,lets not do it.
But i told lets c after 7km once i took the medicines.
I took medicines n rested for 15min, i felt better n again riding.
I told him just be with me and i will finish, Don't Worry.
Again rolling terain, cross wind, rain and night riding was very challenging.
But we both were happy tht we will reach definitely in time.
We told each other tht we will finish it together, who so ever reach first will wait for another.
Again as we entered in Aurangabad city, heavy rain started,road conditions were very bad, all street lights were off,city area,heavy traffic and as usual NO respect to cyclists by 4 wheelers (that time i remeber my jija and my elder sister,' words be careful while riding), which makes us worried but still we continued riding strongly.
A sense of achievement was flowing through blood, 39 hours 2minutes all it tooks to finish this dream peddlings inspite of all odds.
Finally we both were at 600k CP at 9.07pm finishing this difficult BRM (they say, this brm is a practice ride for DC)and cut off was 10pm, once again within time.
My nephew ankush and team aurangabad riders were ready to welcome us at finishing line and for celebration.
Adv anand paranjape sir was eagerly waiting for my call as i told i ll call u once i m at finishing line.
I called him..u know he was so happy n feeling very proud of both of us (i can't describe his words, his feelings)because it was a first moment from our town that somebody has finished this huge, tough 600km cycling.
Within a same kirandada called he told we are proud of you both, you both are awesome, strong guys.
Vikrantbhai was telling everytime bahut badiya..bahut badiya..
My wife wishes me....
I controlled my emotions as i know it is not easy to finish 600km cycling in such tough route.
There was celebration,cake cutting for esp for 4 SR's (finishing 200km, 300km,400km and 600km cycling in audax calendar year) out of eight.
Team Aurangabad cyclist Oragnised this BRM, really touched by hospitality and due care they all ve taken for all riders esp nitin ghorpade and his team.
Over all it was amazing, challenging ,n self motivating experience to ride n finishing 600 BRM in time.
Happy feeling which i earned it by hard work, i even can't described these feelings in words.
I always say, You all can do all these endurance sports just think about it,It is going to happen for you,1000%Sure.
I must say, swapnil marathe is very strong rider and nice gentleman, i ve experienced during Practice in 400, 200 n now in 600 BRM.
Thank you dear for accompanying me in all BRM's.
Lastly i must thank you everyone my family members, frnds, my patients,all JRG members (name list is long so didn't specified) and A RT whatsapp group (esp hell workouts)for all support,care, motivation and every thing.
Team JRG is always a source of motivation,You all are Amazing guys.
I feel humble and bow down to all of you for ur best wishes.
People, frnds,relatives asked me
How U did it 600km cycling?
What is secret of So much Mental strength.. Answer for me is v simple it is a single word that is "VIPASSANA."
Just do it once then you will come to know about it.
Universe is waiting for you, you need to just "ASK."
SO
What are you waiting for..its your turn now..
common man JUST DO IT NOW.
#jrgrocks
#beliveinyourself
Details
Oragnising club:-
Aurangabad Ranndonneurs
Route:-
Time limit:-
40 hours (Maximum)
