Nov 1, the start of a cycling year commenced with a lovely 200km brevet organised by the Bangalore Brevets, the maiden Indian Randonnneurs ride in Bangalore. This was a new route titled Kottai 200, a highway ride until Krishnagiri (81km) turning right to Rayakottai, Denkanikottai a scenic route with a few lovely climbs reaching Attibele and back on the highway. The route to Krishnagiri is a fast ride via the highway, the ride after Hosur…