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 took flight in 2009 when I bought my Bajaj Avenger, and my first solo ride was nothing short of an adventure. On September 2nd, I embarked on a ride to visit a friend in Gwalior, cruising through some of the most stunning areas. The route took me from Palwal to Agra, along…
My night bike rides were sometimes fueled by adventure, and other times by necessity. In 2009, with youthful energy coursing through me and my trusted Bajaj Avenger beneath me, I felt invincible—ready to conquer any road, whether smooth or rugged. Those night rides became a defining chapter of my youth, where time seemed to slip…
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…
Riding my Bajaj Avenger to Vriti Infocom Pvt Ltd in Noida Sector 63 during 2008-2009 was more than just a commute; it was a daily biking adventure. My newly bought cruiser bike added an extra thrill to the routine as I cruised through the vibrant streets of Noida. The familiar route from Noida Sector 34…
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…
There comes a time in every person’s life when they decide to break free—unburdened and ready to explore themselves. For me, that moment arrived with the rumble of my Bajaj Avenger as I set out on a journey from the urban sprawl of Delhi (Gurgaon) to the cultural heartland of Bhopal. With a kickstart, 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, I vividly remember the rush of pushing the throttle on my Bajaj Avenger, accelerating down the wide-open Indian highways. The connection between me and the bike felt electric, as the engine responded eagerly to every twist, roaring to life with a powerful hum. The sensation of freedom was undeniable, with the wind…