Rohit Sharma

Hello rain, You Know what? You are lovely in this initial stage. It is hot and hot is intimidating in summer. I love the first day, it rains heavy. Rain left after midnight Soon it was morning time At 430AM on a rainy day, You are blessed to be awake Soon dark starts to convert Into something Purple sky, dark blue contours At your balcony from your home When you gaze through It is wet outside Everything has been washed Soil less, color less visibility Straight to the dark sky Site of the many new ponds Pigeons and sparrow, celebrating their rare moments Thanks to the rain Rain, We crave for you Yes it moves me to the past Because you were always like this Keep coming.

Well, let me ride you along to our today’s cycle trip to Sihangad trekking base. It was a ride, for me it started at 4:30 AM today when I woke up & rushed to prepare as I have to catch up the group at 5:30AM from Sangam Bridge, Pune. From my home at Salunke Vihar, it is a 10 KM ride to Sangam Bridge. It is easy to ride during the early morning hours when it is dark, cold, traffic less streets & a down train path. I reached there in less than 20 minutes from my home with an average speed of 30km/hr. The route passing through Shivaji Nagar, I have ridden earlier & I like it. It passes through the center of city, through Pune Camp, MG road, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan, Karve Nagar, Khadakwasla, Dam, base & back. I had the jersey, shoes, front & back lights ON, & yes the speedometer with me. I forgot gloves. I have not bought the essential helmet yet. Reaching Sangam Bridge, Abhijit Sir helped me with his spare helmet. So I rode along with helmet ON & let me tell