Route Library
This page is superseded by the Routes Page: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/routes
This is a catalogue of all routes suitable for organizing a Populaire and/or Brevet.
THIS IS NOT A SUGGESTION LIST. Every entry in the catalogue must be accompanied by a route map in GPX format and a validated cue-sheet.
The Route Library is organized by distance. A template for entry is available at the end of the document.
50 km
Name: Hesaraghatta 55: Loop around the Lake
Distance: 55km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc Centenary Hostel Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/may-2011-hesaraghatta-populaire/
and https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/may-2012-hesaraghatta-populaire
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/may-2011-hesaraghatta-populaire/hsr-cut.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Cue-sheet: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/may-2011-hesaraghatta-populaire/cue-sheet
Has been run in (month/year): May 2011, May 2012
Suitable months: Any month with rain.
Notes: Mostly flat, excellent first randonnée
50 km
Name: Gollahalli 55
Distance: 55km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc Centenary Hostel Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/populaires-2012-2013/gollahalli-55
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/may-2011-hesaraghatta-populaire/hsr-cut.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Has been run in (month/year): Oct 2012
Suitable months: Any month, preferably not immediately after heavy rain - some mud roads could become excessively slushy.
100 km
Name: Savandurga 100: The monolith populaire
Distance: 100km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc A-mess Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/jul-2011-savandurga-100-the-monolith-populaire
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/jul-2011-savandurga-100-the-monolith-populaire/savandurga-pop.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Has been run in (month/year): July 2011
Suitable months: Any month.
Notes: Challenging ride with steep ascents, scenic route.
150 km
Name: Arkavathi 150: Ride along the River
Distance: 147km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc A-mess Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/nov-2011-arkavathi-150-populaire
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-season/nov-2011-arkavathi-150-populaire/pop3-arkavathi-150.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Has been run in (month/year): November 2011
Suitable months: Any month.
Notes: Mostly good roads, a few steep ascents, scenic route.
200 km
Name: Huliyurdurga 200
Distance: 205km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc A-mess Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/nov-2011-huliyurdurga-200 and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/july-2012-200
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/nov-2011-huliyurdurga-200/huliyurdurga-200-revised.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Cue-sheet: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/nov-2011-huliyurdurga-200/cuesheet
Has been run in (month/year): November 2011 and July 2012
Suitable months: Best in rains
Notes: Very rolling route, lots of climbs, scenic route. Has a Paris Roubaix akin section.
Name: Bangalore-Sira-Bangalore
Distance: 201km
Start: M.G.Road CCD
End: Hesaraghatta Road CCD
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/june-200km
GPX: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do;jsessionid=0D04661D7D9E99556FB000FAE2BFD1EF?fileId=mbrxmenznnuqsykn
Cue-sheet: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/cuesheets/sira-200/
Has been run in (month/year): June 2011 and June 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summer.
Notes: Nice highway based intro to brevets. Slightly rolling. Part of the Master BRM.
Name: COCO 200K (aka Bangarpet 200K)
Distance: 210.8km
Start: Sarjapur Road Firestation
End: Kaikondrahalli Lake, Sarjapur (opp. Fire Station)
Website: http://bangarpet200.doattend.com/
GPX: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1521984 (gpx available in export tab)
Cue-sheet: [TODO] (available on ridewithgps site above)
Has been run in (month/year): November 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summer.
Notes: Nice rolling route on good interior roads. (This has not yet been run by the IR).
300 km
Name: Kolar Gold Fields 300km
Distance: 315 km
Start: M.G. Road
End: Silk Board Junction
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/july-2012-300 and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/dec-2011-kolar-gold-fields-300
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/dec-2011-kolar-gold-fields-300/final-v.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Cue-sheet: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/dec-2011-kolar-gold-fields-300/cuesheet
Has been run in (month/year): Dec 2011 and July 2012
Suitable months: Any month.
Notes: Scenic route with very fast descents.
Name: Bangalore-Hiriyur-Bangalore
Distance: 310 km
Start: M.G.Road CCD
End: Hesaraghatta Road CCD
Website: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/2011/june/hiriyur-300/ and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/june-300km
GPX: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=zpjiuhsudzfgwvds
Cue-sheet: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/cuesheets/hiriyur-300/
Has been run in (month/year): June 2011 and June 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Part of Master BRM. Nice, relaxed 300kms. Slightly rolling.
400 km
Name: Challakere 400
Distance: 410 km
Start: IISc Centenary Hostel Gate
End: IISc Centenary Hostel Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/jan-2012-chellakere-400 and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/july-2012-400
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/jan-2012-chellakere-400/400brm.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Cue-sheet: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/jan-2012-chellakere-400/cuesheet
Has been run in (month/year): Jan 2012 and July 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Slightly bad roads. Few scenic sections. Mostly flat.
Name: Bangalore-Chitradurga-Bangalore
Distance: 404 km
Start: M.G.Road CCD
End: Hesaraghatta Road CCD
Website: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/2011/june/chitradurga-400/ and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/june-400km
GPX: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=hsirosgwolkjxkwb
Cue-sheet: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/cuesheets/chitradurga-400/
Has been run in (month/year): June 2011, June 2012, Jan 2013
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Part of Master BRM. Rolling 400kms. Has the Chitradurga winds section.
600 km
Name: Tristate 600
Distance: 603 km
Start: IISc Gymkhana Gate
End: IISc Centenary Hostel Gate
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/tristate-600 and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/july-2012-600
GPX: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/tristate-600/full600updated.gpx?attredirects=0&d=1
Cue-sheet: https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/tristate-600/cuesheet
Has been run in (month/year): Feb 2012 and July 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Very rolling route with two strong ascents. Scenic .
Name: Bangalore-Ranebennur-Bangalore
Distance: 601 km
Start: M.G.Road CCD
End: Hesaraghatta Road CCD
Website: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/2011/june/ranebennur-600/ and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/june-600km
GPX: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wffhpkzgsvtlgefl
Cue-sheet: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/cuesheets/ranebennur-600/
Has been run in (month/year): June 2011 and June 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Part of Master BRM. Rolling 600kms with strong head-winds in the rainy season.
1000 km
Name: Bangalore-Belgaum-Bangalore
Distance: 1001 km
Start: M.G.Road CCD
End: Hesaraghatta Road CCD
Website: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/2011/june/belgaum-1000/ and
https://sites.google.com/site/iiscrando/2011-2012-brevets/june-1000km
GPX: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kpwfjukbdkwzokkl
Cue-sheet: http://www.bangalorebrevets.in/cuesheets/belgaum-1000/
Has been run in (month/year): June 2011 and June 2012
Suitable months: Any, except summers
Notes: Part of Master BRM. Rolling 1000kms with strong head-winds in the rainy season.