The Himalayas beckon those who are keen to dare. Motor cyclists-solo and in groups traverse the Himalayan ranges - daring the weather, the treacherous roads and the inherent dangers of high altitude adventure. A group of motor cyclists adventures went on one such trip.
An article in Crest (Times of India) give some sound advise and well meant advise to keep in mind while riding a motor-cycle in the Himalayas.
"Look at where you want to go, for that is where your motorcycle will go.
Grip the fuel tank with your thighs and hold the handlebar loosely, with your elbows bent. The front wheel auto-corrects itself. Every time the wheel is pushed to the left, it will auto-correct to the right but not if you're holding tightly onto your handlebar.
Throttle down as you go into a turn, throttle up as you come out of it. Use both your brakes, together, in gentle squeezes. Locking your wheels will get you into trouble. And at last, he said, he got it. This is why motorcyclists do what they do..."
There are quite a few companies who hire out bikes for travelling in India. One of them is Royal India Bikes
Throttle down as you go into a turn, throttle up as you come out of it. Use both your brakes, together, in gentle squeezes. Locking your wheels will get you into trouble. And at last, he said, he got it. This is why motorcyclists do what they do..."
There are quite a few companies who hire out bikes for travelling in India. One of them is Royal India Bikes
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