Good to see another Chail ride in the making.

I will support the fact that the xBhp group should be present for 8th March mega event and the ride can be preponed/postponed by one week depending upon the availability of members.

Bhai log!

Seems like we four drivers have been forgotten by our xBhp brethren back in Delhi.

Bhai log!

Seems like we four drivers have been forgotten by our xBhp brethren back in Delhi.

Please remember two dates as far as as Delhi is concerned. March 8th (mega-event)and Apr 22nd(mega-final). Contrary to the impression created by the media that has Castrol and John as their prime focus points, xBhp has a vital role to play in the entire set-up. The start of the mega-events from Pune onwards will put things in a different perspective.

Also, it still remains a pan-India ride for xBhp, media attention or no attention. As you will agree, this is not the kind of a ride ordinarily attempted. Most of the global biggies intent on introducing their large capacity bikes in India have begun viewing xbhp with respect and as a talent bank of motorcyclists. Taking the R1's around the country will stand as proof enough of the capabilities contained within the xbhp. And we definitely need all xbhpians with us to complete this job with a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. Names and pics in the news wouldn't make any of us better riders though admittedly the recognition brought about by press attention does feel good and make commercial sense.

Hoping we will not be abandoned just for a few news-lines and feature clips!!

Errrr..riders, not drivers sir jee

Bhai log!

Seems like we four drivers have been forgotten by our xBhp brethren back in Delhi.

Please remember two dates as far as as Delhi is concerned. March 8th (mega-event)and Apr 22nd(mega-final). Contrary to the impression created by the media that has Castrol and John as their prime focus points, xBhp has a vital role to play in the entire set-up. The start of the mega-events from Pune onwards will put things in a different perspective.

Also, it still remains a pan-India ride for xBhp, media attention or no attention. As you will agree, this is not the kind of a ride ordinarily attempted. Most of the global biggies intent on introducing their large capacity bikes in India have begun viewing xbhp with respect and as a talent bank of motorcyclists. Taking the R1's around the country will stand as proof enough of the capabilities contained within the xbhp. And we definitely need all xbhpians with us to complete this job with a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. Names and pics in the news wouldn't make any of us better riders though admittedly the recognition brought about by press attention does feel good and make commercial sense.

Hoping we will not be abandoned just for a few news-lines and feature clips!!

The change of dates for Chail and your spirited response has made our day. Thanks guys.

@RX- will be wonderful if you people can meet us on our way back from jaipur. Will let you know the exact date once the Mumbai event is over.

@sherry: No need for apologies buddy.

For us, meeting xbhpians across the country is one big compensation for being away from our homes and families for so long. And the feeling of being unconditionally welcomed as riders, even if we are no newsmakers, is a wonderful feeling.

@OF: Just come back in one piece, and let us have another one of those BBQ session at 'The Writer's Hut'!

All the very best for everything team.

Old Fox,
Bas aap pehle inform kijiyega (pref 2-3 days b4). I will take leave if you guys are coming back on Weekdays or Sat. Will give resignation if chutti nahin diya toh

One thing I would sincierly like everyone to reply here is, how many of the members who have actually nodded positively for this long ride, have ridden earlier on such long rides (300kms.+)? There are some newbies here as well I believe and it would really be neccessary that someone who have prior experience in long rides, especially in riding in hills takes charge and briefs the team before leaving for the trip.

Riding in group requires VERY good discipline, and riding in hills that too in a group requires tremendous amount of respect for not only yourself but also for the fellow drivers/ riders on the road as well. I don't really know what was the case with last week's Delhi-Chandigarh g2g, but whatever I have heard from the grapevine, it has not really left me with a good impression.

People riding with no road-sense, ripping like crazy, not following any proper rules, etc. have come to my ears and I am somewhat disappointed by this kind of immature and kiddish behaviour of xBhpians. We tout ourselves as the "safety gurus" here and we ourselves fail to follow the rules! Terrible really.

However, since this is going to be a major overnight stay g2g, it would really be great if each one of us who would be participating in this group activity takes responsibility of riding sanely, safely and following rules. Rest everything would fall into place. Presence of a senior or experienced rider does NOT guarantee a mishap-free ride, being accountable for one's own action does.

Let us make it a good, proper, "SAFE", mishap-free ride so that it can be enjoyed by one and all.

Thanks.

I am most definitely in for the ride.
As for my experience: Have done a Pune-Goa ride and back(approx 450+km one side). Including riding inside Goa,completed nearly 500kms in a single day riding. Have experience on NH-4(flat out straight, you can say its like Greater Noida expressway widout any hiccups, stretched out for over 300Ks) and done 6-7000 kms of bike rides in Maharashtra, on the hills and ghats around.
So consider myself a decent enough rider. Although this will be the first time I will riding in the Himalayas, but so looking forward it.

Seems interesting, would love to join in.

And DCS, B2L, Aryan this is what expected from you guys, good to have you guys around.

Well pointed out Suhail....I think we should push back the dates by a week , now we would want our guys to be back in Delhi and a Sunday G2G on 8th without us there...That isnt very good morale boosting...

Chail sounds very scenic ...i think this is going to be a very interesting trip.

Well resignation to nahi (Recession time you know) but will surely apply for leave if it's a weekday

Old Fox,
Bas aap pehle inform kijiyega (pref 2-3 days b4). I will take leave if you guys are coming back on Weekdays or Sat. Will give resignation if chutti nahin diya toh

Can you please be a bit more clear..Are you IN..??
or will once again give a GOLI at the last time..