Thrissur to Ernakulam on Bicycle ( Biking 80KM )

February 28, 2022

an afternoon of March 1st, I had a sudden urge to take my bike and go somewhere. so I decided to go to Ernakulam, which is 80 kilometers away from my home. I took my lunch and started my ride at 2:30 afternoon. It was hot outside and my body needed some time to adapt to the heat. I bought a kilogram of bananas to treat myself whenever I felt hungry.

After an hour and a half, I crossed the toll plaza and stopped for refreshment. I bought a glass of cold Soda Sarbath and gulped it down. that was one power drink for me, and I resumed my journey. after another hour and a half, I was on top of the Chalakudy river, covering 33 Kilometer totally.

Posing above the Chalakudy river

By 4:50 PM, I crossed the Ernakulam - Thrissur border and stopped for a banana break. If you are wondering how I'm refilling my water bottle, I visit fuel stations occasionally to refill my water reserve and to go to the washroom.

A Banana break

I was expecting heavy traffic at Angamaly, but luck was on my side, the road was clear. By now, the seat cover got worn out and started hurting my body. terrible back pain was felt frequently.

Around 6:30 PM, had reached Kalamassery and took another banana break. it was getting dark and I connected the safety lights on my bike. I biked at a constant speed as it was comfortable to my legs. unless I had to stop due to traffic, I kept on pedaling without any halt. As the final sunlight disappeared, more energy was pumped into me as there was no heat in the atmosphere.

Resting at Kalamassery

Edapilly junction was kind of busy as usual, but for a cyclist, there was always a way to overcome the traffic. I took it through narrow spaces in between cars and motorcycles and got onto the Vytilla highway. it was a smooth ride on this road except for some exits. I took a left towards and entered the Thripunithrura road and in another hour reached the home at Thripunithura.

Traffic on Edapilly Vytilla highway

At the end of the day, I covered 81 kilometers in five and a half hours. I started at 2:30PM and reached Thripunithura at around 8:00 PM

Watch the video of me biking from Ernakulam to Thrissur

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