The Pushkar trip was a great experience. Travelling on the highway at 80-90 kmph on the bike is incredible. I thought I had pushed the bike to its limits.

But then just the other day I went to meet a biker who was going to show me some motorbikes for sale. He has a Royal Enfield Standard ’85 Model. The bike is in fabulous condition-smooooth.

He asked me to sit on the rear mudguard while he took me for a spin. Oh boy! what a ride! Right from the time we started till he deposited me safely outside his house I don’t think I stopped praying! That guy was weaving through traffic like like  a videogame junkie on steroids! It really felt like some of those videogames I see my brother playing – only this was real! He took the turns at 45 degrees (we nearly slipped once because I shifted!) My eys were streaming tears…whether from fear or exhilaration I have yet to figure out.

I don’t think I will ever be able to drive that way or would want to sit behind someone who did. But it was one of those experiences that you would never undergo if you understood fully what was involved but after you have had it you are proud that you lasted through it!

After that we went to see some vintage bikes…47, 54, 60 BSA and 55, 64 Royal Enfield (obviously not the ones for sale).

All in all a pretty rewarding day.