First_Night_Ride NH 46 km

Night Ride NH-46

From a long time, I was planning to go for ride by bicycle at night. Meanwhile, my engineering classmate, Vrushabh, was asking to visit his farm. However, my regular schedule does not allow me to take break from it to go for long ride. After all, I took a break from my regular schedule and went on 46 km long night ride, it was too unique for me.

At the eve, I started the ride with the basic device, such as power bank, which helps me for charging smart-phone. Whereas, I used smart-phone as a torch, navigator and speedometer.

So, the first break was at the Sawangi bypass way. I stopped there to buy snacks. The way from Sawangi to Selsura village road is an average two-lane road and also the traffic was more on that day and it leads to the highest chances of accidents in the night.

Meantime the ride, I saw many people were riding bikes and auto but their speed was high and the temperature was also falling. As per the time going, the rush on the street was declining. 

Meanwhile, the journey I felt, I made a mistake. It was my first night ride. I thought I don’t need to ride at the dark night, but it was my instinct to chased the desire of night ride. 

I stopped near the Deoli villages bypass, I was confused. I thought, which road I should choose and I called Vrushabh but at that time he was busy in his home chores. 

As per our last discussion with Vrushbh, the thing strikes in my mind that I must have to follow straight road. After that I will reach to Bhidi village then there will one Toll-Naka and I won't have to cross the bypassed, instead I should choose to go on the right side.

After 30 minutes ride, I reached the Bypass and I got a call from Vrushabh. He reminded me of the direction on call and I followed that. Interestingly, the next 7-8 km journey was really frightening. The issue was, the road was very poor and the road lights were off and small gravels were scattered over the road hence chances of bicycle puncture was high. 

Either side of the road is covered by long green trees, which was giving the feeling of the jungle. It was so horrible but I was cool and relaxed. Then I played the music on the cellphone, connected earphone and I was listening to Bob Marley song (get-up stand up). That time I thought, it is ephemeral feeling, so just relaxed and enjoyed the music and cool wind. 

After this terrible scene, I arrived at Vijaygopal village, in 20 minutes.

 

I called Vrushabh, we met at the square and we went to his home. As per Marathi tradition, He gave me a mug of water to clean foot, hand.

I met his parents, they were very charming and exciting thing was, I thought they will scold such as "why you came at night, you must have to come at morning" because they were aware of the poor condition of roads. Instead of that they welcome me with a warm smile and appreciated me, on our group photo, it was sticking on the wall from last 3 years. 

Then Auntie offered me water and tea, we had tea. Meanwhile, the moment uncle was telling his story. How he used to ride a bicycle daily, when he was working in Nagpur, in the industry as a supervisor. He shared his life moment about his bicycle rides. However, he admires me about bicycle ride initiative, while Vrushabh was thinking to buy a racing bicycle. 

I was amazed by his hospitality and management at his home. We had planned to go to the farm at night but due to some technical as well as health issues, head command(parents) cancelled the plan. 

Subsequently, we had dinner and we went out for a short walk. We met Vrushi, he was also our engineering classmate. We talked about his business and study.

Next day, I woke up early in the morning at 4 am but decided to go at 6 am because of the chilling cold. 

At 6.20 am we arrived at the farm, we clicked multiple pictures and Vrushabh introduced me about the various vegetables. 

The good thing is that we removed our sandals and entered the farm. The feeling was awesome, the touch of soil was incredible. We moved around the farm and enjoyed the quality time.

At 8 am we did breakfast (kande pohe) and at 8.30 am I left for Wardha. Meantime, the return journey I was very thirsty, as the temperature was very high I.e  41* c and I had only one bottled water. 

After 20 km ride, I got one hotel. I bought a 1-litre bottle and relaxed there for a while. After 26 km ride, I reached Bajaj Square, Wardha.

At 10.45 am I reached Wardha. I directly came home. I was acting in a way that I came from the lab, so mom should not get any clue. I had a shower and came to work at 11.30 am. I brought Parle biscuit for Nayan from VIjaygopal village and he enjoyed after getting the packet. 

In conclusion, the first night ride of 46 km would always be special. The thrill of the jungle and hospitality of friend’s home was awesome.

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