On a road less travelled: Ahmedabad woman clocks 2,50,000 km as solo biker

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Rachna Vora

In the quest to overcome whatever life bestows upon one, we often stride on paths that lead us to roads much less travelled.

Ahmedabad-based Rachna Vora resonates with this maxim and has turned her life around by becoming a solo bike rider, leaving the obstacles behind and achieving numerous milestones along the way.

“There are times in our lives when certain situations arise that give us a new lease on life,” Ruchna said. “I too went through a phase in my life when I was battling hypertension, diabetes, stress, and other issues,” she remarks.

“That’s when my doctor suggested I take up an activity I enjoy,” she explained.

“So, I decided to travel to different places. I used to travel earlier, but then I remembered my passion for bike riding, so I learned how to ride a bike. I’ve been riding solo for 15 years now,” she added.

Rachna’s travel diaries

A resident of the city’s Naroda area, Rachna recounts her travel experiences: “I’ve travelled to various places like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kashmir, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, Varanasi, and more through my bike. I’ve almost covered over 1.75 lakh km on my bike so far. I also participated in an event under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ where 75 bikers from across the country came together, including 10 female bike riders. I represented Gujarat among those 10 women.”

Elaborating further, she said, “We all know the significance of the Char Dham Yatra, and everyone has a desire to undertake this pilgrimage. So, I thought to myself that I would do the Char Dham Yatra too, but on a bike. And I completed this journey in 22 days, covering a distance of 4,000 km.”

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