🇮🇳 Independence Day Ride – 2025
Celebrate the spirit of freedom with a challenging yet scenic 70+ km ride through the Western Ghats, including climbs like Pirangut and Mutha Ghat. Join the tribe at dawn, ride together, sing the National Anthem at Temghar Dam, and make this Independence Day unforgettable! 🇮🇳🚴♂️
Ride free, ride proud, ride together!
📅 Date & Timing
Date: Friday, 15th August 2025
Start Time: 5:45 AM
Meeting Point: Maratha Mandir, Bavdhan
Total Duration: ~6 hours
🚴♂️ Ride Details
- Total Distance: ~70 km
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Route Highlights: Pirangut Ghat, Mutha Ghat (both ways), Temghar Dam viewpoint
- Group Size: Max 25 cyclists
🇮🇳 About the Ride
This Independence Day, let’s honor the spirit of freedom by doing what we love most — riding together!
Our Independence Day Ride is not just a route — it’s a tribute to our martyrs and a celebration of the courage they stood for. It’s also the perfect day to break free from your own limits with a scenic, yet challenging 70+ km ride through the hills and valleys of Pune’s lush outskirts.
The route includes rolling terrain and three major climbs — Mutha Ghat (both directions), Pirangut Ghat, and smaller climbs like Manas. But don’t worry, we’ll go at a steady pace with multiple regroups, a tea stop, and a light breakfast. The ride culminates in a proud moment — singing the National Anthem at Temghar Dam with the tribe!
🗺️ Ride Route
- Start: Maratha Mandir, Bavdhan @ 5:45 AM
- Chandani Chowk meet-up @ 6:00 AM
- Ambrosia – Bhugaon – Manas Climb
- Pirangut Top (Regroup 1 @ ~6:30 AM)
- Descend to Ghotawade Chowk
- Climb and descend Mutha Ghat
- Tea break
- Ride to Temghar Dam viewpoint
- National Anthem & Breakfast
- Return via the same route
💰 Event Fee
- ₹ 250 – SW Tribe Members
- ₹ 300 – Non-members
✅ Inclusions
- Route expertise
- Refreshments (tea and light breakfast)
- Backup vehicle (for emergency support)
- Mechanical assistance for punctures
❌ Exclusions
- Personal meals/snacks
- Hydration support (carry your own water/snacks)
- Spare parts or major mechanical assistance
- Travel insurance or liability cover
Note: Participants ride at their own risk. Please prioritize safety and follow traffic rules at all times.
🧰 What to Bring
- Spare tubes & puncture kit
- Minimum 2 liters of water
- Biscuits, dry fruits or glucose for energy
- Rain jacket & waterproof pouch for phone/wallet
Only 25 spots available!
Let us know if you plan to join en route — we’d love to have you along!
