Backpacking India On Road

Cycle Pagal started his cycle expedition from Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal in end May 2024 with an objective of cycling to Amarnath via Srinagar.  The attached video shows him cycling towards Srinagar near Ramban on NH44 in J&K in early July 2024.  This roadie (Indian Roadie Cyclist) deserves a salute for his perseverance. 

All tourist vehicles that enter Sikkim will now have to carry a large garbage bag, as per an official order. The state gets more than 20 lakh visitors every year.  The order became effective from July 2024.  .  .  .  * Indian Roadie Police Directives

The Sinquerim Fort is located at a distance of 18 kms from Panaji. The fort stands overlooking the Sinquerim beach and bisects the shoreline into two. This fort was constructed in the year 1612. The is an extension of the larger upper Aguada fort. The lower fort consists of a bastion and a section of fortified wall on both sides. During the 16th and 17th Century ships used to anchor next to the fort. The main intention of building the fort was to guard Goa against the Dutch and the Marathas. The fort served as a reference point for vessels coming from Europe. On the right hand side of the fort lies the Taj Holiday Village resort, which is well known amongst tourists. In the distance one can see the Candolim beach and the river princess stranded amongst the waves. Between the Taj holiday resort and the lower fort lies the Sinquerim beach. One can find many tour operators here who conduct waters port activities such as jet ski rides, paragliding and dolphin tours. On the left hand side o...

60 years on: The Kemps Corner flyover in south Mumbai as heavy rains lash the city on Friday 2024-07-12 morning. This was India’s first flyover built in 1965 by the BMC and designed by renowned civil engineer and town planner Shirish Patel. Work was completed within a year.  Courtesy: Nauzer Bharucha  .  .  .  * Indian Roadie Recollections  * Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects

Why does a timing chain break? Some reasons for a timing chain to break: - Regular wear and tear: Over time, the chain stretches and weakens, eventually breaking. - Lack of lubrication: Oil keeps the chain lubricated and reduces friction. Low oil levels or dirty oil can lead to premature wear and breakage. - Worn chain guides or tensioners: These components keep the chain properly aligned and tensioned. Worn guides or tensioners can cause the chain to slap around, increasing wear and tear. - Engine overheating: Extreme heat can weaken the metal in the chain, making it more susceptible to breakage. - Manufacturing defects: In rare cases, a chain may break due to a flaw in the manufacturing process.  .  .  .  * Indian Roadie Knowledge Hub

Where and how to fix a jack under a car if there's a tyre puncture and the the need to remove and replace the wheel arises. .  .  .  .  * Indian Roadie Knowledge Hub

Delhi to Leh by HRTC bus in end June 2024. Video courtesy: Real Adventure on YouTube  .  .  .  * Indian Roadie Bus Route

The sad and suspicious incident happened in broad daylight on NH53 in Malkapur, Maharashtra in early July 2024. The injured victim lost his life lying unattended besides the road.  Although the car which hit him (almost intentionally) stopped, the driver seems to have got down only to have a cursory look at the victim from a distance before speeding away. No other road user, viz. car or bike stopped to help the grievously injured man  There's no further news if the car driver has been nabbed.  Friends, what do you think happened 🤔  Was the hit intentional, tantamounting to mu*rd*er 🤔  Was the driver busy on his mobile 🤔  Did the driver fall asleep 🤔  Was the driver in an inebriated state 🤔  .  .  .  * Mishap And Calamity