JEyPoRE BiKE RidERS
They set out weekly, the sights and smells of the countryside in concert with the thrum of motorbikes, seeking out the best that Rajasthan has to offer. Sometimes it’s a single day out and back, ending with dinner and drinks, other times, they campout under starry skies. Anukraman Rathore gives us a look at the adventures of the Jeypore Bike Riders. WORDS BRIAN DRIGGS | IMAGES ANUKRAMAN RATHORE SINGH The world is full of guys like us; gearheads using their machines as means to high performance lives. technology has made it easier than ever before to get to know our brothers and sisters on the other side of the planet, but there’s a pretty big downside to that - we may never have the means to meet each other in person. that’s something I’ve been trying to change - for all of us. BD: Last we spoke, I believe you were the man behind Western Motorsports (link: http://westernmotorsports. in/), one of (if not the) largest rally organizers in India. Is that still what you do? how do you make your living?
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Ar: Yes Brian, Western Motorsports was brought into existence in 2008 by me. WM is defi nitely not the largest club in India, but since its inception we have been successful in our motto which is to take this form of sport to the common masses. Our fl agship rally “The Monsoon ride” has witnessed major participation from amateur motorsport enthusiasts who, through our events, had the opportunity to interact and compete with seasoned professionals of the Indian Motorsport community. currently we are not organizing our own events. I have made best use of my time currently by earning credentials