Brotherhood Ride For The New Year
The Rough Road Riders Club initiated a get together with the Meghalaya XBhp riders to get all the riders from the two districts of the State together recently in Sohra, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
a mixture of two wheelers paraded at the Sohra Highway
A prominent organizer of all off-road riding events in the district of West Khasi Hills, they created this event to develop a bond of brotherhood and create awareness among themselves. They rode to Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Meghalaya to celebrate the freedom and to usher in the New Year.As Bann Kharbani of Rough Riders Club of Meghalaya said “it’s with social media that we are able to create a platform to reach out and bring together all the riders, no matter the skills of riding.”
riding through Sohra Town
Within Meghalaya,the two wheeler has not just become a necessityto get around the Shillong town but with the lack of parking spaces and the density of car owners, it has become just like any major town in India where it’s one of the fastest growing cultures that provide the visceral thrill of biking.
The road to Sohraoffers one of the most scenic rich views of deep gorges besides its renownedcascading waterfalls. It is a well-traveled destination both for local and foreign tourists where especially the love of the outdoors with its changing panoramic views is a dream for any shutterbug. The locals use it as their favorite family picnic spot and you can find youngsters dancing to the latest tunes along the highway.
The entire Khasi Hills region that forms the central part of Meghalaya is richly endowed with natural beauty. Everywhere you go, you will never cease to be mystified by the spectacular charm that the state offers.
riders meeting together near Duwan Singh Syiem Bridge,
The children of the nearby villages greet the bikers with their arms stretched out.
However, along the way, mishaps do happen, like the gas cylinder leak scare at a tourist restaurant on the Duwan Singh Syiem Bridge, which is the entrance to the Sohra tourist circuit.
a view of changing atmospheric landscape in sohra
Another rider talked about a bike accident along the way, Chelsea Deingdoh said “Its fun and I enjoyed. They rode so fast that they got wounded. It happens.”
Terry Kyndiah, an experienced rider, also mentioned“It was good and fun. Safety always comes first.”
Riding towards Sohra
The rider was administered care from the other riders and taken to the nearest Public Health Center to take care of his wounds but also his pillion rider was taken care of as he sustained minor injuries. Their bike, a Bajaj Pulsar, sustained minor dents.
Some of the riders gather together for a group shot at main Sohra Square
At the end,they showed that the camaraderie of different communities. Not just enjoy a good laugh at the end of the day over the breathtaking views of Sohra but to show that “riding is our passion, we ride together, we ride well” as mention by Philip Marbaninang of Meghalaya XBhp.
