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India's first all-women motorcycle club breaks records
Updated On: 06 October, 2013 08:52 AM IST | | J Sayed
There are thousands of 'Likes' on the Bikerni's Facebook page and it proudly boasts, 'Limca Book of Records 2013: Largest All-Women Motorcycle Expedition to Khardung-La ufffdthe highest motorable road from Delhi to Nubra Valley.' The group aims to promote women motorcyclists in India and provide them a platform to connect with each other. Firdaus Shaikh and Urvashi Patole, co-founders of The Bikerni, share their success story and reveal how they have battled against all odds to
Since when have you been riding?
Firdaus Shaikh: The first time I got on a motorcycle was when I was four years old. It was my cousin’s mini bike — a Honda QR. I’ve been riding the bigger bikes since the past 14 years. Currently I ride a Bajaj Pulsar 180 classic and Hero Karizma.
Urvashi Patole: I have been motorcycling since 11 years. I started off when I was just 14. I own a Royal Enfield Classic 500, which I prefer for my off-roading and motorcycleu00a0touring expeditions.
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