Proposal - Bombay to Goa Bike Ride

Objective:

Cycle from Mumbai to Panaji via NH17

(Before you dismiss this as just another adventure-wannabe trip, please read on.)

Requirements:

• 5 new sports bikes
• 1 GPS receiver
• Rucksacks
• Spare parts + pump
• Handycam

Purpose:

• Spread awareness about fuel-efficient transportation, global warming, alternate fuel sources.
• Videography
• Photography
• Fun!

Budget:

• 25,000 for new cycles + ??? for spare-parts and riding equipment (helmets, pads and the like)
• 6,000 for GPS receiver
• 8,000-10,000 for food, lodging and other essentials
• ??? Handycam for rent

ASIDE:

We are all Physics students. We will build a mobile charger and a handycam charger to be connected to the cycle so that we can charge our devices. This will show people alternate methods of generating power. Offshoot: exercise-bikes that act as power generators for small equipment (eg. battery powered LED lights).

Duration:

7 days to Goa + 7 days back + 2-3 days in Goa

Plan:

There is one prominent village/town/city every 80-140 kms on the Highway. These will be used for nightly stop-overs, rest and replenishing food supplies.

Therefore, average distance covered a day will be 100-110 kms.

Note:

The new cycles and GPS receiver will be returned to Life Unlimited for future participants.

(We know this isn’t the most polished of proposals, but you will identify with us: we‘ve had exams for one and a half months and today was Journal submission!)