Good biking today!

It was a real good biking today!

Wednesday evening I had bumped into Ranjan of Nepal Mountain Bike (www.bikehimalayas.com). He mentioned to me about the morning trips he did with other friends. It sounded quite exciting, and I was all up for joining him as soon as I changed my broken saddle with a new one. I also got a pair of gloves, and I was feeling all prepared.

Today I was at the bridge as we go down from Sorahkhutte towards Balaju at 6:07 am. I didn't see nobody, and thought I probably missed them because Ranjan had mentioned 6:00 am. I thought I would wait few minutes, and that is when Ranjan turned up. I was happy!

Slowly other guys started to pull in. I was expecting BJ, and it was a nice surprise to see him. This was my first trip with them, and I was quite excited.
We left in the direction of Balaju bypass. Took left before the Balaju park, and biked along the edge of Raniban. I never had been in this area - it was all nice. The best part of it was a slow and patient ride, very good for morning exercise. The trip made a full circle as we rode along Ichangu, Banasthali and back to the bridge where we had started from.

BJ invited us for a cup of coffe at his place. I ended up buying a very nice hat from him which I had been thinking for a while. He is a fine leather artist(www.akuleathergoods.com), and a very nice and easy person. Ranjan, BJ, another Manange Dai and myself had very good conversation and idea sharing.

It was really nice of Ranjan to mention of this morning trip and invite me. I am hoping to learn more about mountain biking with the experts, while enjoying the morning exercise and mini-holidaying!