BIKERS CLUB OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 16

a hardcore rider I have met in recent time. Yes, female riders do face more challenges in LDR but that's what makes them better with every successful ride. BC: What's your dream bike and or a next bike? SB: I can plan for RE Interceptor twin as a next bike if get a chance. My dream bike is Triumph Tiger. BC: Riding is a risky passion, what do you want to say about safety measures? SB: It is a risky passion, one should always respect the other commuters on road, using all the riding gears on all the rides properly will make this passion more safe, adaptive and enjoyable. BC: Do you think riding motorcycle brings fame? SB: Being successful rider brings you fame but it's not just your rides but it's the love you earn from the people you meet while on rides that makes you positively famous. BC: What your family feels when you are on a long distance ride (LDR)? Especially when you are not reachable? SB: They have become very much used to it, It's not like they don't worry but they stay confident and encouraging on whole ride because they believe in my riding and how safely I ride. BC: What's your point of view on breaking rules in riding or about disciplinary riding? SB: Disciplines are must in rides because it's the passion that is unforgiving of your inattention or negligence. But there comes some incidences when breaking rules becomes necessity. BC: Does your family support your riding passion? SB: Yes, always. BC: Do you think riding is an expensive passion and there are very less bikers who get sponsorship for their rides? SB: Riding is definitely an expensive passion and it's also true that only few riders manage to get the sponsorships it's all because of their dedication towards this very passion. Still there are hundreds of riders out there who manage the rides on their own expenses that to from an average monthly income. BC: What do you prefer SOLO ride or GROUP ride? Why? SB: I personally prefer solo riding, it has less burden, less responsibilities, less challenges and it gives you freedom of your own decisions; and that is why we ride, to be free !! BC: Would you ride a different type of bike, i.e., Cruiser if you have a sport bike or Sport bike if you have a Cruiser? SB: Definitely, though I personally prefer Cruiser, but I certainly will enjoy riding a sports bike too. BC: If you have to pick one protective gear before hitting on the road, what would it be? Jacket, Helmet or Glove? SB: Helmet, so there will be less chances of lethal harm. BC: Do you think riding motorcycles has an advantage over car commuters? SB: Yes of course; you don't need to pay toll taxes, you need to face less hindrance in traffic. And someone has said that being in car is like watching a movie but being on bike is like being the hero of that movie. And it's true. BC: What advice do you wish you knew, when you first started out riding? SB: I evolved with each single ride I have done, fortunately I've not met with an accident till now. Still I feel I would have known the importance of riding gears when I have started riding. BC: Regarding those who don't practice ATGATT (ALL THE GEARS ALL THE TIME), what do you feel about them? Do you encourage it? SB: Definitely not. ATGATT is not an option it's a necessity. Authentic riding gears are like an investment you do which returns the investment hundred folds when you unfortunately get lucky with road. It's important in terms of safety and there are people who observe you and try to imitate you in the same manner. BC: When do you think you'll stop riding? Anytime soon? SB: Why would I even think of that. Never...