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Welcome to the 10th Anniversary Edition of xBhp
Why so much hullabaloo over the redesigned website for xBhp?
Because this is not just a website redesign. What we have adopted here is a refreshed vision and a new path that builds upon the rich legacy of xBhp as India’s biggest catalyst of safe lifestyle motorcycling in India. A good vision is most important than any singular product.
The vision and idea are the most important things in enabling a change that can influence an entire generation. In the 10 years of xBhp, it has seen many a rider turn into a motorcyclist, adopt safe riding practices and even change their entire lives with what they can do a motorcycle and the friends they have made along the way.
When you come you think of it, a life saved because of a helmet transcends anything that can be wished for. And xBhp has saved many lives. It has introduced motorcycling for what it is – the last true sport left to the urban man.
10 years ago, xBhp was an idea with a vision that was shaped by serendipity. Nothing was planned, yet it shaped history. And the shaping is still on, as far as motorcycling in India is concerned.
Today, even though xBhp yet remains an idea in essence but with a renewed vision and focus which hopes to provide a bigger and better platform for the Indian motorcyclists.
The vision is deep and the task is immense. The greatest asset of xBhp has always been its members spread across India who have had the generosity to share their experiences and knowledge on the xBhp platform, while partaking of the invaluable advice themselves. We intend to further facilitate this by focusing on quality and meaningful content and increased opportunities for participating motorcyclists at a pan India level.
There are no guarantees, but we are positive and hopeful. In today’s world of instant ‘like’ and impulsive conversations on the world wide web, xBhp has lived through a decade, and that is a lot in internet years. Bring in the fatal server hack/crash of 2008, where xBhp had to restart, our resilience and commitment is further evident.
Without further ado, we would first like to tell you of the most important changes and additions that we have with the 10th Anniversary Edition of xBhp.
xFlo: This is the xBhp home page and certain sections like Touring and Ownership Experiences which can be browsed as a long stream of hand picked content from the xBhp troves. We call it the xFlo. The ideal way is to grab a cup of coffee and start reading!
The New Talkies: The talkies had been upgraded a few weeks ago, now they sport the 10th Anniversary edition theme as well. But the best part is yet to come in the coming weeks – lots of new additions to make the conversations and participation more meaningful for everyone.
xBlog: This will see select authors (by invitation/ referral only) blog their minds and opine about things related to motorcycling and sometimes peripheral issues. We are starting with the three-core xBhp team members as authors but are looking for others who would like to be a part it. If you know of someone please let us know here. The author’s blogs would be published on xFlo and in the xBhp magazine.
There are a lot of subtle and in the face changes that you will be exposed to as you start using the x(=10)Bhp edition.
In The near future
More Meaningful Content
In the coming few months we will be adding a couple of very important sections which should increase your dose of quality reading material. These will be announced as and when they are finished. We do not believe in mindless mining of the Internet to generate news articles the Indian riders.
The new code of conduct
On the cards is a new system of moderation and handling the quality issues due to various reasons like uninitiated newbies and impulsive behavior catalyzed by the social media phenomenon. The effect of this will come about slowly but surely. After all xBhp is a digital mirror of an entire country and changing the way it’s citizens work is not an overnight task.
Our core team expands
We would like to thank our existing partners who have understood and believed in our philosophy and effort that it takes to shape an entire lifestyle of an entire generation – Castrol Power1, CEAT Bike Tyres and Wrangler.
Adding to our core team strength is another entity that calls itself as ‘iffort’. This young and driven, digital solutions organization matches with our philosophy of doing new things that make a difference and not just ‘projects’. Iffort will be a key in executing the xBhp digital platform so that more motorcyclists benefit out of the platform. Read more about them here.
The reason for our existence
Before we leave you with the 10 years of xBhp, we want to let you know that the reason for our existence is not deliberate or planned. xBhp came into being as a single page website in 2001 due to a single man’s passion for his first motorcycle. Today the reason still stands the same. We all want to ride and we want you to ride. The magazine, our roadtrips, our events and the huge digital presence that we have is focused towards producing high quality content and inspiring people to ride and do the same.
When we look around we don’t see a single rider, club or website for motorcycling which has not been influenced by xBhp. That’s our legacy. Please take a moment to take ride down the memory lane here.
So is it really enough?
Maybe, maybe not, but we are still here and rolling stronger than ever.
Ride Safe, Ride Long.
I, the Biker.
Signing Off.
Why so much hullabaloo over the redesigned website for xBhp?
Because this is not just a website redesign. What we have adopted here is a refreshed vision and a new path that builds upon the rich legacy of xBhp as India’s biggest catalyst of safe lifestyle motorcycling in India. A good vision is most important than any singular product.
The vision and idea are the most important things in enabling a change that can influence an entire generation. In the 10 years of xBhp, it has seen many a rider turn into a motorcyclist, adopt safe riding practices and even change their entire lives with what they can do a motorcycle and the friends they have made along the way.
When you come you think of it, a life saved because of a helmet transcends anything that can be wished for. And xBhp has saved many lives. It has introduced motorcycling for what it is – the last true sport left to the urban man.
10 years ago, xBhp was an idea with a vision that was shaped by serendipity. Nothing was planned, yet it shaped history. And the shaping is still on, as far as motorcycling in India is concerned.
Today, even though xBhp yet remains an idea in essence but with a renewed vision and focus which hopes to provide a bigger and better platform for the Indian motorcyclists.
The vision is deep and the task is immense. The greatest asset of xBhp has always been its members spread across India who have had the generosity to share their experiences and knowledge on the xBhp platform, while partaking of the invaluable advice themselves. We intend to further facilitate this by focusing on quality and meaningful content and increased opportunities for participating motorcyclists at a pan India level.
There are no guarantees, but we are positive and hopeful. In today’s world of instant ‘like’ and impulsive conversations on the world wide web, xBhp has lived through a decade, and that is a lot in internet years. Bring in the fatal server hack/crash of 2008, where xBhp had to restart, our resilience and commitment is further evident.
Without further ado, we would first like to tell you of the most important changes and additions that we have with the 10th Anniversary Edition of xBhp.
xFlo: This is the xBhp home page and certain sections like Touring and Ownership Experiences which can be browsed as a long stream of hand picked content from the xBhp troves. We call it the xFlo. The ideal way is to grab a cup of coffee and start reading!
The New Talkies: The talkies had been upgraded a few weeks ago, now they sport the 10th Anniversary edition theme as well. But the best part is yet to come in the coming weeks – lots of new additions to make the conversations and participation more meaningful for everyone.
xBlog: This will see select authors (by invitation/ referral only) blog their minds and opine about things related to motorcycling and sometimes peripheral issues. We are starting with the three-core xBhp team members as authors but are looking for others who would like to be a part it. If you know of someone please let us know here. The author’s blogs would be published on xFlo and in the xBhp magazine.
There are a lot of subtle and in the face changes that you will be exposed to as you start using the x(=10)Bhp edition.
In The near future
More Meaningful Content
In the coming few months we will be adding a couple of very important sections which should increase your dose of quality reading material. These will be announced as and when they are finished. We do not believe in mindless mining of the Internet to generate news articles the Indian riders.
The new code of conduct
On the cards is a new system of moderation and handling the quality issues due to various reasons like uninitiated newbies and impulsive behavior catalyzed by the social media phenomenon. The effect of this will come about slowly but surely. After all xBhp is a digital mirror of an entire country and changing the way it’s citizens work is not an overnight task.
Our core team expands
We would like to thank our existing partners who have understood and believed in our philosophy and effort that it takes to shape an entire lifestyle of an entire generation – Castrol Power1, CEAT Bike Tyres and Wrangler.
Adding to our core team strength is another entity that calls itself as ‘iffort’. This young and driven, digital solutions organization matches with our philosophy of doing new things that make a difference and not just ‘projects’. Iffort will be a key in executing the xBhp digital platform so that more motorcyclists benefit out of the platform. Read more about them here.
The reason for our existence
Before we leave you with the 10 years of xBhp, we want to let you know that the reason for our existence is not deliberate or planned. xBhp came into being as a single page website in 2001 due to a single man’s passion for his first motorcycle. Today the reason still stands the same. We all want to ride and we want you to ride. The magazine, our roadtrips, our events and the huge digital presence that we have is focused towards producing high quality content and inspiring people to ride and do the same.
When we look around we don’t see a single rider, club or website for motorcycling which has not been influenced by xBhp. That’s our legacy. Please take a moment to take ride down the memory lane here.
So is it really enough?
Maybe, maybe not, but we are still here and rolling stronger than ever.
Ride Safe, Ride Long.
I, the Biker.
Signing Off.
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