During my 2013 Maha Kumbh bike ride, I had taken one of the exciting journey from Delhi to Allahabad, Panna, Khajuraho, and finally reached Maihar to meet my college friend Amit Pateriya. After covering such a long distance, my trusty Avenger bike gave up just as I reached my friend Amit’s home in Maihar. The…
In 2013, while on a bike ride to Allahabad (Prayagraj) for the Maha Kumbh, I made an unforgettable detour to Varanasi after visiting my father at the Sirmour hydro plant in Rewa. The ghats of Varanasi, with their ancient steps leading down to the sacred Ganga, are an iconic sight, though the unclean state of…
My biking journey began in 2009 when I bought my Bajaj Avenger, and my first solo ride was to visit a friend in Gwalior. On September 2nd, I set off, cruising through some stunning areas from Palwal to Agra, along the old NH-2, as the Yamuna Expressway was still under construction. As I entered northern…
My night bike rides were sometimes fueled by adventure, and other times by necessity. In 2009, with my youthful energy running high and my Bajaj Avenger beneath me, I felt unstoppable—like I could conquer any road, whether paved or rugged. This memoir captures those thrilling night rides, where I would often lose track of time,…
Bhopal will always hold a special place in my heart, as it’s where I completed my higher secondary education and prepared for competitive exams back in 2000-2002. In Year 2009, I got the opportunity to revisit and capture the bhopal landmarks we enjoyed back in those days. This was a time of self-exploration on my…
My daily routine riding my Bajaj Avenger to my second tech company, Vriti Infocom Pvt Ltd in Noida Sector 63, always transforms into a biking adventure. Riding my newly bought cruiser bike through the vibrant streets of Noida, the familiar route to the office becomes a comforting ritual. The buzzing energy of the evolving tech…
Growing up, we heard countless stories about the notorious Chambal dacoits in the ravines, tales filled with both admiration and fear, reflecting the social divide of India in the 70s and 80s. During my six-month self-exploratory bike journey, where I visited numerous places, my first encounter with Chambal & Behad didn’t disappoint me. Riding my…
Every person’s life comes a day when they choose to live freely for a while, unburdened, and explore themselves. These are those memories where the rumble of my Bajaj Avenger marked the beginning of an exhilarating journey from the urban sprawl of Delhi (Gurgaon) to the cultural heartland of Bhopal. With a kick start, I…
In the annals of my adventurous spirit, the Delhi to Bhopal bike ride of 2009 stands as a daring feat etched in memory. Mounted on my trusty Bajaj Avenger, I embarked on a journey spanning over 750 kilometers in a single day, traversing the vast expanse of Indian Single Lane highways. Amidst the cacophony of…
Back in 2009, the memory of pushing the high-speed throttle on my Bajaj Avenger along the expansive Indian highways remains vivid. The daring acceleration created an electrifying connection between me and bike, as the robust engine eagerly responded to every twist of the throttle. Riding through the open roads, the sheer thrill of the experience…