BIKERS CLUB DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 19

ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2019 BIKERS CLUB ® | MAGAZINE | PAGE 19 BC: Which riding event you like the most in the country? NN: North East Riders Meet, well known as NERM. It's the annual event and one of the biggest festival of Royal Enfield riders in the North East of India which is organized by Royal Enfield riding community from North Easter states in a place of their choice and with the motto; when we meet, we grow. Every year it is conducted in one state, this year it was in Mizoram and next will be in Nagaland. Last year it was in Sikkim. They represent their culture and tradition. In this event not only riders comes from other states but from other countries too. We all camp together, eat together, dance together and spread brotherhood and love. It's a beautiful event of three days full of new culture, adventure, competition, tradition and brotherhood. BC: Do you think there should be more riding events in the country? NN: There should be an event of get together of all riding brothers and sisters but should be limited. Like for me I mostly love to attend only three big events, i.e. NERM, BOBMC and RERM (GOA). But nowadays it has become more commercial. Every now and then you can see this kinds of events coming up that looses the real motive of the get togetherness. I have seen fights, negativity, politics, business and profit making minded people too. After those events, you can see negative posts and comments on FB and WhatsApp groups which is really embracing for the riding community. So, I think there should remain only limited events which are best in quality and brotherhood. BC: Who-What & Which is your biggest motivation in life? NN: The biggest motivation of my life are my struggles, which taught me better lessons and made me strong by each passing day. I have learned that if you are determined then nothing is impossible. And if you ask me about people then there are three people who motivates and inspires me; Balaji Suresh - who taught me how to survive in the most difficult situation and never give up. Sushmita Sen - my idol, my inspiration Dr. Maral Maya - her profile is enough. BC: If you are given a choice to take on a sponsored LDR with any other rider, then whom will you choose to ride with and also which bike and destination will you prefer? And why? NN: I will choose Balaji Suresh, from Tamilnadu to ride with, who have explored India, Nepal, Bhutan on his bike in depth for almost 550 days, and because we have a same mindset and share the same passion that believes in exploring each and every corner of a place. We just don't ride and cover the distances but we live the moment and love to share it with everyone to inspire them more to live their dreams. I will choose Africa Twin for my world tour. Not a particular destination but the whole world. As I am already planning next and that's my only dream and goal of life. BC: When do you think you'll stop riding? Anytime soon? NN: I ride to be myself, I ride to be happy, I ride because I love travelling, it makes me smile and I always want to be happy, so I don't think I am going to stop it very soon. BC: Any piece of advice you wish to give it to other riders who are starting out riding? Especially Female Riders? NN: Never compromise with your dreams. Always work hard and be focussed towards your dreams because that is what makes you happy and be yourself. Living your dreams that makes you happy more than anything else. Always take care of your machine. Treat your bike as your child and you will never face any problems on roads. Always be safe and wear proper riding gears during rides, because it's just one life to live your dreams and you can achieve it only if you are alive and healthy. Be responsible and safe on roads. Be happy and stay determined.