I have been biking since I was in college. It was a passion which started with cycling and then biking. My first bike was a Pulsar 150 which was well maintained although it was well exploited!
Speed was so thrilling and pulled up the adrenaline level so much, that we headed to the highway every now and then, when the speedometer seldom went below speeds of 100km per hour. At some points of time the pointer kept flickering near the 120 kmph mark, as pulsar 150 does not go more than that. At such speeds, it feels like you are going to fly off the bike, and yes you would if you leave the handle for a second. And in the turns, its so exciting when bike bends to such a level that your knees almost touch the ground.
Its not only about speed, there are also those hilly roads and difficult terrain where you cannot fly fast. Even riding in those places has their own joy. The round swirling and narrow roads, the mountains on one side and the ditch extending down to the valley on other. The chilled temperature and the breeze, along with the scenic beauty give you the ultimate experience. All you need to do is just move at speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, enjoy the views and breath the fresh air.
Also one in a while, we have those endurance trips where we ride 600 to 800 kms a day and go huge distances in the bike. This is all about pushing yourselves to the limits, be awake and keep driving. You really enjoy the drive till a certain point but then it becomes a bit monotonous, your body starts paining (especially neck, back and eyes. But then when you reach the destination and then again come back it is a great satisfaction which remains for a long time and also gives you a lot of bragging rights.
It the wonderful combination of the man and the machine and the passion the man has which makes the ride really enjoyable. Biking means a lot to me as I enjoy each moment of riding and have a deep friendship with the machine!
This post is an entry to the Indiblogger Castrol Contenst. I always use Castrol Engine Oil in my bike, and its the best. If you are a biking fan like me, Like Castrol in Facebook at this link - www.facebook.com/CastrolBiking
Speed was so thrilling and pulled up the adrenaline level so much, that we headed to the highway every now and then, when the speedometer seldom went below speeds of 100km per hour. At some points of time the pointer kept flickering near the 120 kmph mark, as pulsar 150 does not go more than that. At such speeds, it feels like you are going to fly off the bike, and yes you would if you leave the handle for a second. And in the turns, its so exciting when bike bends to such a level that your knees almost touch the ground.
Its not only about speed, there are also those hilly roads and difficult terrain where you cannot fly fast. Even riding in those places has their own joy. The round swirling and narrow roads, the mountains on one side and the ditch extending down to the valley on other. The chilled temperature and the breeze, along with the scenic beauty give you the ultimate experience. All you need to do is just move at speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, enjoy the views and breath the fresh air.
Also one in a while, we have those endurance trips where we ride 600 to 800 kms a day and go huge distances in the bike. This is all about pushing yourselves to the limits, be awake and keep driving. You really enjoy the drive till a certain point but then it becomes a bit monotonous, your body starts paining (especially neck, back and eyes. But then when you reach the destination and then again come back it is a great satisfaction which remains for a long time and also gives you a lot of bragging rights.
It the wonderful combination of the man and the machine and the passion the man has which makes the ride really enjoyable. Biking means a lot to me as I enjoy each moment of riding and have a deep friendship with the machine!
This post is an entry to the Indiblogger Castrol Contenst. I always use Castrol Engine Oil in my bike, and its the best. If you are a biking fan like me, Like Castrol in Facebook at this link - www.facebook.com/CastrolBiking
Great...keep riding keep writing! Do share your travel experiences... :)
ReplyDelete