Delhi Bikers

Pangong-Tso Lake, 2014 “It’s about the journey not the destination” . You must have heard that countless times but there is another key ingredient. The journey can be ruined or be memorable thanks to who you ride with. These days there are countless ‘tour-companies’ and ‘operators’ and ‘guides’ who are promising you a ‘full-package’ with them. Here are some things to remember before you say yes to that ‘all-inclusive’ ‘adventure of a lifetime’.  1)   Credibility:  What is the company's reputation? Did they do a ride last year or a recce run this year or did they ride a decade ago? Because things change dramatically every year it is important that they know where they are taking you. And has anyone else recommended them to you? Is there any online review about them from previous clients? Or are you believing everything they claim on facebook or their website? Did they actually take those photos? If possible, meet them before you commit. 2)  The Guide:   Don

Balochistan Levies  escorting Alex & Teresa I have always wondered what it would be like to ride across Pakistan and into Iran and onwards. It seems the closest I will get in this generation is through second hand accounts from European bikers who cross into India via the Wagah border. All of them consistently speak of the hospitality of Pakistani people, the food and culture. I recently had the joy of spending couple of days with Alex Taìri Castellano and Teresa Caprino, riding their BMW1200GS from Italy and heading into Singapore and then across into Australia. Delhi Biker (DB) How many days were you in Pakistan and how was it entering from Iran?   Alex: We were in Pakistan just seventeen days in total. Got in from Taftan . Iran was super efficient…people are hardworking and most part of our journey we had a police escort. At the Iranian border at Mirjaveh , the immigration office was modern and tidy. Our paperwork went smoothly and then they opened this iron-gate

Melvin & Sahil, the duo behind YOUNG KID CUSTOM'S  On most Delhi Bikers Breakfast Run one tends to meet many who dream of doing something more with their motorcycling passion. They would love to “go set up a shack in Goa or a guesthouse in Manali” or “start a tour company and ride for a living” or “build custom motorcycles” The older they are, the more elaborate their plans and even more extensive the reasons why they cannot do it. “It’s complicated” is usually the final answer before they change the subject. The younger bikers may have similar dreams but their reasons for not attempting is usually because “I don’t have money” or “family will never agree to it” or “am keeping my options open” or “it won’t work in Delhi” Then I met Melvin Sehgal and Sahil Kumar on couple of our rides. They were giving no excuses. They wanted to build custom bikes and they were not waiting for permission from the world. Delhi’s youngest bike builders have launched YOUNG KI