What began as a smooth ride turned into a jungle puzzle with ropes, rocks, and relentless effort.

Some pushed, some pulled, and some just did Vadivelu-style thallu-thallu — but we all got through.

As we gear up for our endurance ride this August, I found myself looking back at a similar one from 2024 — a 800+ kms journey from East to West, all the way to Gokarna.
That ride had its share of chaos, beauty, unexpected turns, and quiet moments that stayed with me long after the engine cooled

A ride through the land where the mighty Vijayanagara Empire once flourished — a timeless testament to culture, courage, and craftsmanship.

Not all rides are the same.
Some are about the thrill, some about the distance.

But this one was different.

No agenda, no rush. Just a ride to a quiet place, to relax, unwind and stay put.
Sometimes, that’s all you need — a ride that doesn’t demand anything from you, except your presence.

My first long ride on two wheels was to Burgur — a quiet little town tucked amidst hills and forest