Tuesday, August 16, 2011

"There is no such thing called freedom" - A thought based on the 2011 Independence Day ride

I have known Vishal Agarwal since 2009. It was then we decided to form a group with similar motorbike enthusiasts and common vision. In a span of a month or two; we managed to find four members and this caused the inception of the group. Even though most of them are either unavailable or have sold the motorbike, we still rely on the common platform of common interests.

Vishal Agarwal, Sharath Nayak and I have been the old wigs even though my presence is hardly felt as I pay feverish visits. Vishal Agarwal and Sharath Nayak have carried the baton and have developed a unique group consisting of wonderful people. There have been more than fifty rides till date and I might have attended around fifteen of them. All those that I have attended have either been eventful or exciting. The uniqueness of this group is in its difference. We always have new faces with enthusiastic expression.

Vishal Agarwal has been the glute of the group and has established a name for it. Sharath Nayak is technical oriented and has vast amount of knowledge in the world of automobile. Sharath Nayak also possesses motorbikes of other manufacturers outside YAMAHA and is a proud collector. Sharath Nayak hails from the state's greenbelt and also has a brother (Amrith Nayak) who dwells beyond normal vision. Both the brothers formed Nayak Brothers carrying out various activities in the automobile arena.

Vishal Agarwal was named "Captain Coconut" for his immense dedication to the group and demonstrating his leadership skills. Almost all the rides organized by the group are more or less arranged by Vishal Agarwal. His deputy (Arun Gupta) has equally been instrumental in supporting his chief's vision as well as capturing rare moments. Vishal Agarwal has now spread the message across the country and the boundary has been endless.

Vishal Agarwal named the group "YAMAHA RD-350" and the group has taken numerous name changes. Even though the vision of the group remains unchanged, there is no short in addition of new members and equally several old faces have disappeared. I must say, this could happen to any group of similar interests. Vishal Agarwal associated the group with Bangalore Bikers, Bikers of India (BoI), YAMAHA RD-350, Bangalore RD-350 and other motorbike groups.

Vishal Agarwal also formed Bikers of India (BoI) to unite other biking groups along with other manufacturers. His message and vision is spreading faster than speed of light. We may soon see a united group consisting of more riders with various manufacturers. Almost all the nearby locations have been discovered and several places have been revisited as well. Avalabetta has been the hunting ground of Vishal Agarwal. He has visited this place more than three times with various groups as part of PR (Public Relations) activity.

Vishal Agarwal joined hands with Bangalore Bikers to ride with larger group. This is second of its kind with the first one being a thorough commercial establishment with more than one hundred YAMAHA RDs arrived and went. It was to the ride to the Rocks and some YAMAHA RDs experienced tumultuous behavior while climbing the rocky flakes. It was all good in the end and new lessons learnt. The weather was cloudy overall but it was a different experience with the test of echoes. Vishal Agarwal extended his vision even further.

The Bangalore RD-350 group (sister concern of YAMAHA RD-350) recently arranged the 2011 Independence Day ride to Avalabetta. This is the third ride as a group but with former guise. The early birds (Vishal Agarwal, Sharath Nayak and I) attended the event to make it eventful. There were several riders along the way but some old faces were certainly missing. The ride was no doubt jubilant as we had new faces to interact. Vishal Agarwal emphasized his vision to all of those as he continued to extend the bridge of his biking excellence. The ride took almost four hours of travel and no wreckage experienced. This is one of the sane and flat rides I have ever experienced with this group. There were no mechanical issues or causalities. All that goes well ends well. The premonition arrived but dead and buried.

The group is now considering going online and making this vision, a statement. Vishal Agarwal and Sharath Nayak have been dazzlingly skilled and virtuosos in their own domains. Both technically acquainted and vision driven people, both of whom I know since the inception of the group. I have assured them of helping a bit while setting up and organizing the whole thing, a whole new vibe.

YAMAHA RD-350 - truly lives in the heart of millions, touching your heart and ride the passion.

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