A blogging contest now has its winners!

A blogging contest that was organised by TFN and sponsored by Wildcraft has its winners.

Prashanth Kota from Random thoughts. 

Link to his blog

Minakshi Menon from ' Shilo when i was young'.

Link to her blog.

After Nilgiris Sponsors the Tour, TFN also ties with Pepsi!

The Nilgiri’s chain of stores is the Title Sponsor and Food Caterer of the Tour of Nilgiris. All meals through the seven day period will be provided by them. In fact, every place where a Nilgiri’s store is present on our route (they have more than a 100 stores spread across South India) will have a snack stop and rest station through the tour.

With interest and support flowing from the 

private sector, TFN promises to be an enthralling experience!

TFN: Fitness profile @ Manipal Hospital on 29 Nov and 24 Dec

Dear Participant,

To make the Tour oF Nilgiris a ride to remember, we have partnered with Manipal Hospital. We are going to get a medical fitness profile created for every rider. The idea is to ensure you understand your fitness level and use it to the maximum. You will also understand how not to perform outside your fitness level and ensure that this is a safe and enjoyable ride.

The sessions at Manipal Hosiptal are free (fitness test, blood test and personal Q&A). This is a great chance for you to seek professional assistance. Don't miss it. In addition, a certified copy of your blood group from a hospital is essential to participate in TFN. You can get one right here.

29 November 2008, 9:30 am

If you are in Bangalore on that day:

1. Please be present at Manipal Hospital (Sports and Exercise Medicine facility), Airport Road at 9:30 AM. The session at Manipal Hospital will last 2 hours until 11:30 am.

2. RaviRanjan Kumar will be there to help you out with anything you want there, and he is available at 9449810297

3. Dr. Chandra, the doctor of sports medicine at Maniapl, will take us through different sessions, and also a blood group test

4. If you have any special concerned that you would like Dr Chandra to address, he is available for a one on one

Not in Bangalore on 29th?

1. There will another session taken by Dr. Chandra at Manipal Hosptal (Sports and Exercise Medicine), Airport Road on 24th Dec between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM

2. The Blood group test has to be done by you and a scanned-copy of the same has to be sent to us by 30th Nov.

3. Please let us know if you are attending the session on the XXth

TFN Partnerships!

As the interest for TFN immensely grows by the day with pouring registrations, we are pleased to announce several partnerships with institutions and companies that will make sure TFN becomes the premier bicycling event in India in the coming years...

Official Accessory partner - Wildcraft

Official Radio partner - Radio indigo 91.9

Official Medical Assistance -  Manipal Hospital

Official Print Partner - Timeout Bengaluru

If you have interest in becoming involved with TFN please contact raviranjan.kumar@gmail.com

Recent Updates : Mountain Bikes on TFN and Registration

Less than 45 days to go !!!

The Registration process has begun!

Please visit www.tourofnilgiris.com to fill the registration form.

TFN is primarily a Road bike event but due to outpouring interest and requests from Mountain Bike riders for TFN, we have decided to open 10 slots for MTB riders on Tour of Nilgiris......................ONLY 2 left!!!

Please keep in mind that this is on a first come first serve basis. No exceptions will be made! Please contact tourofnilgiri@gmail.com to register or other queries.

The Route of TFN

Day Stages and Individual Stage Elevation profiles.

Day 1 Bangalore - Mysore ( Link for GPX. KML )

Day 2 Mysore to Mercara ( Link to GPX, KML)

Day 3 Mercara to SultanBattery  (Get link to GMX. KML)

Day 4 Sultanbattery to Ooty ( Get link to GPX, KML )

Day 5 Rest Day in Ooty ( you can ride around Ooty to visit local interests). More info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ootacamund

Day 6 Ooty to Mysore ( Get link to GPX, KML )

Day 7 Mysore to Bangalore

FAQ

Q: What is TFN? 

TFN : Tour oF Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), It is a 7 day tour on Road or Tour bicycle.

Q : What is the route you will take?

The final route has been updated and has been posted on the blog with links to GPX files.

Q : Who are the organizers?

We are a group of bicycle enthusiasts who are organizing this and will also be riding along with everyone participating in this tour.

Q : What much does it cost?

The fee for TFN is a flat 10,000 INR or approx. $200. It includes registration fees, Accommodation for 6 nights of the tour, Food and Refreshments during the day, Access to Tour bike Mechanic and of course First aid in case of a mishap.

Q : What to expect?

Sheer excitement and thrill.

Q : Who can join? 

Any one who has a mechanically sound road-bike and has the physical ablility to ride around 150Kms a day can join in.

Q : What do I bring along for the ride?

Everyone is required to bring their own bike! We encourage you to bring atleast 2 water bottles, a small saddle pack with extra tube, tire, puncture patch kit, essential tools, an air pump and a cue sheet holder. Though we will try out best to fix mechanical problems it is your responsibility to make sure you carry basic repair tools and parts. We would also encourage to have your bike equipped with lights.

Q : I am not from Bangalore, how can you help us with accommodation? 

 We can help you to get accommodation in one of the cheap and good serviced apartments or Hotels in Bangalore.

Q : I am not from India, can you help me to get a Visa to India? 

We are sorry, but we can't. We can help you on most of the things once you are in India.

Q : What are the dates? 

We start on 25 December, 2008 and finish on 1 January, 2009.

Q : Pre-requisites for TFN

• Proof of age ( rider must be above 18)
  
• Health certificate stating the participant is in good health to undertake TFN. 
  
• We also encourage participants to get medical insurance as cycling is a high risk activity.
  
• A helmet is a must for TFN, any riders without helmet during rides will be eliminated from TFN and no refunds will be available.

Q. Liability? 

Each participant will be required to agree with the terms and conditions of TFN  and sign a waiver upon registration declaring that they take full responsibility for, risk of injury, to themselves or their equipment and any lost or stolen items.

Q : How do i register? 

Ans : Please pre-register at tourofnilgiri@gmail.com