Solo Rider

  Jog Falls      As I visited Jog Falls during end of monsoon in early September, we saw plenty of pretty rain-fed waterfalls on the way. Driving through the beautiful Sharavathi valley, I stopped at many viewpoints – best being the Sharavathi suspension bridge over the ragingly flowing Sharavathi river. I drove through foggy roads surrounded by dense forests with picture-postcard gorgeous views. It was an adventure to drive through low visibility (just a couple of metres) due to heavy fog and rain. Best time to visit Jog Falls, Karnataka - India      Monsoon season is undoubtedly the best time to visit Jog Falls in Karnataka. We heard from locals that usually the gates of Linganamakki dam are opened on 15th of August (Independence Day in India) every year. So, August to October is the best time to visit Jog Falls, Karnataka. The weather will remain rainy, foggy and misty during this time, so keep your raincoats and umbrellas handy and be patient for...

1.Brain: This, you desperately need to carry around everywhere with you. Use your brain to make sure you are safe for you yourself and for other road users too. Be Mature, Use Your Brain! 2. Helmet : Think closely, helmets are the best sunscreen, dust repeller , moisturizer, thing on the planet, it is basically all the makeup stuff you need, and yes it saves your life. WEAR ONE, Spread the word! 3. Riding Gloves : Alongwith looking super 'Darth Vader-ish' cool, riding gloves make sure that your hand remains in place should you chose to fall down from your bike and they also save you from the atrocities of the weather. 4 . Riding Boots : They are protective, visible at night with their eflective linings, supremely comfortable as compared to your usual shoes for long rides and yes they look super cool too. 5. Riding Jacket : Trust us, the shoulder, elbow and back protectors that come with riding jackets can save you from years of agony in case of a crash. Be sensible, wear a...

   You are the BOSS There is no one else so you can customize your trip as you wish. What to do, where to stay, what to eat, etc. Ride when you want and rest as long as you wish. Everyone in group has different opinion and you are never free to do what you feel like. Being alone gives you this opportunity. If you want to waste one day lying down beside a river bank, you do it, without answering to anyone. 1.        Learn to be Independent When you are alone, in the middle of nowhere, you cannot blame anyone else for your problems. You got to take the responsibility. Travelling or riding alone makes you independent in the most effective and efficient way. You manage your resources and keep check of things while traveling. You are forced to do things you never did alone. That's how it changes you, as a person. 1.        Meet people, make new friends Traveling gives you opportunity to meet many people from differen...

Do  complete Bike Service before the Ride

         Riding is always fun whether solo or in group. It takes you to a totally different world of dreams. The feeling can't be expressed in words but it's pretty close to heaven as they say it. Solo riding is a little risky as compared to group riding but then the satisfaction is 10 times. It's your take whether to go alone or in group, let me tell you why i think it's a great idea to ride solo.