I have started preparing for Tour of Nilgiris 2010 (TFN 10) which starts Dec 15. For those of you who do not know what it is and why do I need to prepare for it…
“On TFN, I would ride 1,000+ Km in 8 days 
It is not a flat route, it has 2 killer climbs Ooty and Sultan Bathery”
Why am I doing it ?
I guess for the same reason every endurance athlete does what he does – To explore my boundaries… To challenge myself for something out of my league and then, do it.
I want to finish an Ironman one day. I guess after TFN I would be ready at least for the 180 KM cycling bit 
How am I planning to prepare?
In short:
- Quit smoking – done (It has been around a month since I last smoked. I would write another blog about it in sometime…)
- Get the weight down to around 80Kg
- Ride as much as I can !
(Still need to figure out If I am missing something. Maybe I will ask someone who has done TFN’09 and update here)
3 comments ↓
Hey Namit, great to know you are on TFN10 as well. I am also participating and it would be good to catch up. I chanced upon your blog when searching for people who have cycled upto Yercaud. A bunch of us are riding to Yercaud next weekend – Yes all the way from Bangalore to Yercaud. Will stay there for two nights and then return on Monday. Wanted to get some tips from you on the climb. Would be great if you can write to me and we can then discuss on mail. Looking forward to hear from you soon. Thanks.
Hi Shashidhar, let’s catch up. I would love to ride with you guys, but Sunday is the only day that I have free. Will email you to take the discussion forward.
Fantastic Namit… it is amazing to read your plan and the way you are going about TFN…. Success awaits you this december i guess…..
You are the face of LifeMojo….
Keep inspiring as you always do..
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