"Whatever It Takes" is not a normal holidayride; "let's-cruise-on-a-scooter-over-the-hills-and-through-the-valleys-in-the-sunset-and-with-the-warm-winds-in-our-faces". Nope, this journey will take the men from the streets of Delhi to the off-road mountain tracks in Ladakh and will all be accomplished on 'Royal Enfields'- these classic models which they have been building in India for 40 years.The stunningly beautiful route runs through over 2000 km of Himalayan mountain 'roads' to the destination at 18,500 ft. The team will start their journey from Delhi in the Monsoon Season with its heavy rains, and drive to Leh, in Ladakh where it will be bitterly cold. From the fast roads of Delhi to the broken roads of the Himalayan Mountains, the team will travel across all types of terrains, from lush farm land to mountain desserts.
This will be ten days of tough riding for driver and pillion passenger (yes pillion!), with some of the mos
t challenging conditions for the bikes and their riders, as they seek to raise as much money as they can for the support of the Bengali Basti (check out the video on the sidebar).Heading north on Aug 10 is three bikes and a support vehicle, filled with clothes, food, spares, medical kit and other stuff men think they will need when they leave home.
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3 comments:
It sounds suitably hardcore! 'Bitterly cold' almost sounds like an attractive term while sitting in the heat of Delhi. Although I am sure your blog will prove me wrong.
Looking forward to reading all...
Sounds like a great idea!
Well it does sound like a very very very long and tiring ride.... but nevertheless I want to wish those taking this ride all the best and enjoy the beauty which m sure ul come across. No doubt u guys will be really tired but do look around you ( the beautiful creation created by God)and let the sight take away the tiredness and refresh you all the way long... God Bless.... Thumbs up...
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