“Traveling is a feeling of adventure, biking is a need for a spontaneous thrill.”
Gear n Ride has been a go to place for all the bikers who needed to fulfill their wish list. Be it gear, equipment, maintenance kit and more, we got it all to for you to buy or rent. Our GearnRide club has also been an amazing experience for many due to the way we plan our trips – Simple yet fun!
This being about us, we decided to bring forth our confidants, who are fantastic riders! Today we share with you the life of a few bikers and their journey towards this passion.
SUMESH P N
A happy smiling hunk, who finds himself through biking and speaks to the world through his photography.
A brief introduction about yourself
A hardcore mallu with a strong yearn towards exploration on 2-wheels.
How did you get into motorcycling and how long have you been riding for?
I knew a couple of friends who did long distance touring and from that ignited the spark to travel further and further. I have been touring on motorcycle for the past 5yrs now.
How many different bikes have you ridden/owned and what is the longest ride you have done?
So far I have owned only 2 motorcycles. However, the number of bikes that I have ridden are numerous. Last year I did a solo ride across entire state of Rajasthan, covering a total distance of 2500 kms. That was the longest I have travelled till date.
What is so empowering about riding a motorcycle?
Riding motorcycle is like a one-shot drug for you, be it stress…boredom…good mood…bad mood…anything and everything…above all this, one does not need a reason or season to ride. “The moment you swing your legs across the saddle, you enter a different realm altogether.”
How does riding a motorcycle transform other areas of one’s life?
Riding motorcycle is not just passion, it’s more of a lifestyle that brings about a discipline within yourself and to the people around you. It is this discipline that gives you a code of conduct, which is respectfully known as the brotherhood. This brotherhood is not just a community, it is a legion of like-minded people that brings about togetherness.
Riding a motorcycle is perceived as risky and dangerous. Some words / advice on safe riding?
I used to be a SQUID….Yes, Stupidly Quick Underdressed Imminently Dead…That is how my riding style used to be. Later, I joined riding clubs like Bangalore Bikers and GnR riding club, which made me understand what responsible riding is and why it is important. It is not just to safeguard your life, but also people with/around you. During late 1900s motorcycling was considered as a cult group, who came in large groups, big noisy chopper bikes, funky hairstyles and were a nuisance and trouble to the society. It is this perspective that has changed now, through safe and responsible riding. Thanks to many such riding clubs, who educate the younger generation on what actual motorcycling is. Learn yourself and in the process, be a teacher to others as well.
Pramod Angadi
A highly positive and wildly bearded adventurous soul, who loves to be on the road in an urge to find unexplored self and quiet places.
A brief introduction about yourself
I’m an introvert (if you know me closely, you would disagree), just trying to explore peaceful places. Like to travel preferably on two wheels.
How did you get into motorcycling and how long have you been riding for?
To be honest, my best friends wanted to go on a bike ride (rented) and post that I just fell in love. It was love at first ride :D.
How many different bikes have you ridden/owned and what is the longest ride you have done?
My first was a splendour (Paapa ki gaadi). Currently riding RE Himalayan and a TVS NTorq
What is so empowering about riding a motorcycle?
To get away from the materialistic world as much as possible.
How does riding a motorcycle transform other areas of one’s life?
Patience is one for sure. Time and money management.
Riding a motorcycle is perceived as risky and dangerous. Some words / advice on safe riding?
“What’s not risky is never fun!”
Stay Protected. Always 😉
