What makes any motorcycle ride memorable? The most basic answer barring the possible fancy words and clichéd lines is when man, machine and the road complement one another. Riding a motorcycle in an environment it isn’t designed for is never going to be a rewarding experience as you are likely to end up complaining most of the time. Yes, there are times when some bikes surprise you with abilities that they aren’t designed for, but such wonders don’t come in that often. Motorcycling is an emotional activity, and with the right conditions can offer a heightened state of satisfaction, solitude and adrenaline.
I was lucky to experience all three in Dehradun, which involved a full day of riding Triumph’s new middleweight sport-touring motorcycle over a variety of road terrains and corners. It was a solid ride of 224 km, chalked out by Triumph, packed to the brim with mountain twisties and short stretches of straights. It was impossible to keep track of the corners as there were just too many. Also, the scenic sights that Dehradun had to offer along the route had me roll off the throttle on several occasions and soak it all in.
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