Four bikers rode across 8,000 km in 14 states, over 15 days to rollback to Chennai carrying a social message.
Meet members of the Chennai Superbiker’s Club, a bunch of enthusiasts who bond over superbikes and are popular for their macho machines on city roads. Launched in January 2014, the Club has over 40 members flaunting a stable of super sports and adventure models including Yamahas, Aprilias, Suzukis, Kawasakis and Hondas.
With the aim of spread ‘biker camaraderie’ across State boundaries by meeting fellow enthusiasts and also to spread awareness on the escalating violence against Indian women, seven club members rolled on a road trip from Nungambakkam on May 25. Mounted on four eye-catchy rides — Yamaha Vmax, Aprilia Caponord, Kawasaki Z1000 and the Kawasaki ZX 14R — the riders roared on towards Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh in the first leg.
The riders then headed off to Kolkata, passed New Delhi, Jaipur, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Hubli, Mangalore, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Tiruchi and finally completed the last lap of their 15-day journey early on Wednesday.
Speaking to media persons, the riders were clearly weary, but stood proudly beside their rides that did all the miles. One of the riders Hariharan recalled interacting with fellow bikers at the cities they passed and stopping their machines for interactions with local NGO representatives working on issues related to violence against women. “We visited some affected women who are now protected by NGOs. This road trip was no way like cliché rides, but the one with a purpose,” added a young rider.
Club members carried out the ride with a cause in association with Indian Community Welfare Organisation, Chennai. The bikers plan to organise a helmet awareness ride soon.
Seven enthusiasts travelled over 8,000 km in 14 States to spread awareness on escalating violence against women
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Petlee Peter / Chennai – June 11th, 2015