Devarayanadurga

I joined a group called Pedal in Tandem for a ride to Devarayanadurga. Never heard of the place before, but I thought climbing a hill would be interesting this time.

The good thing about this group is they transfer your bicycles to the starting point. That means you skip all the traffic and unromantic parts of cycling out of Bangalore. It's a big plus.

The climb itself was steep, but it wasn't impossible. I was the only one on a road bike, so maybe it felt a bit easier for me. We reached the top, and then descended pretty quickly. After that, we cycled for another 20km in the nearby forest area.

Honestly, if I had to cycle all the way from Bangalore, I might not have enjoyed this as much. But since the bike was waiting at the starting point, it turned into a great ride. If you're looking for a slightly offbeat place to cycle, Devarayanadurga is an excellent choice.