I posted my first motorcycle video on YouTube in 2008, 15 years ago! It was shot on a Nokia E62, held in one hand while riding in fog on the Malshej hill road. (I’ve learned to be safer and more responsible since then!) Six years later I got a great opportunity when a friend let me borrow their GoPro for a couple of weeks. I … Continue reading HiwayRides now has a YouTube Channel!
You recognize that uneasy feeling creeping up as you notice the rear wheel feel a bit squishy as you lean into a tight turn. While you find a safe spot to stop and verify your hunch, you’re also simultaneously replaying the past to identify cause of the situation and planning your next actions in case you’re right about that feeling. “We have a depressurizing tire … Continue reading Screwed!
If you’ve traveled by road around India, you have likely had chai along the way at various tea stalls. Yes, some places sell beverages that don’t deserve to be called chai, and some punch you in the tastebuds out in the middle of nowhere! I recently started using OsmAnd app on my phone to record my practice rides. I’m also creating lists of places I … Continue reading Chai Trail
In November 2023, I received a rather large and heavy parcel via courier. It was sent from my hometown by my mother, who was most likely tired of having this elephant sitting in her house for four years. She also recognised that my plans to ride the bike all the way down here meant delaying the fun i could have on these twisty hill roads. … Continue reading This story begins with a reunion…
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