Wearing Their Hearts On Their Sleeves
- Mr. & Mrs. Saiyad living their own
motorcycle diaries -
The
word Expedition may make your mind cross several of thoughts. And the first and
foremost would be having a steely powerful beast to ride long ways. Rightly,
this may be a dream of many. Even some of you might own such sturdy bike to
travel various places but couldn’t have made it yet. Some may be even loaded
with a thought that they are too old to set off for a ride and going distance
may not be their cup of tea. Some may lay a lame excuse of not getting time
from their busy schedules at work and home. However, to all those out there who
wish to travel but haven’t been able to succeed yet, there is an inspirational
story of Mustak Saiyad and his better-half Shamim Saiyad. He is a banker
settled in the Kutch region while his wife is a happy home maker.
Mustak, 51, is an avid traveler and biker
lives with his family in the city of Bhuj. In his early days, being a
passionate traveller Mustak accompanied by his wife and two sons used to travel
in a bus to explore surrounding places. For them, expedition was not possible
in those days with many responsibilities and economic constraints. He kept
satiating his desire of travelling by visiting nearby places only until his
both sons grew up and settled in their lives.
His long awaited desire of bike expedition
realized in year 2004 when he first owned Bajaj Kawasaki Caliber 115 CC
motorcycle and rode their very first expedition from Bhuj to Khardung La in
Leh-Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Successful tour to Leh gave him the
confidence and aroused his desire to travel more. They again took off for Leh -
Ladakh in year 2007 and then Nepal and 7 states of North East in year 2012 and
year 2013, consecutively. His intense desire of travelling have not ended yet
as the duo is again back on their saddle, this time his recently owned Royal
Enfield’s Himalayan, on 30th September 2017 to explore southern parts of India,
a ride spanning over 29-days and covering almost 5,800 kms of distance. The
couple, by this tour, wishes to spread message of bonhomie taking along the
rich cultural fragrance of Kutch region of Gujarat.
For those who believed that expedition is
possible only with heavy and sturdy bikes will be surprised to know that the
couple had accomplished the distance of 21,900 km on bikes like Bajaj kawashaki
125, Honda Shine and Hero Hunk 150. Isn’t it sounds crazy? This could happen
only because of his intense passion, persistence and Himalayan determination to
take on the mighty roads, chilling winds and negotiate dangerous curves.
Mr. Mustak, with his Himalayan seems more
confidents and energetic to go full throttle in accomplishing their goal of
riding 5,800 km. The confidence and enthusiasm to travel on roads inspires
many. It has again proved that age is just a number and no obstacles could hold
you back to live your dreams if you dare to do it. Bon Voyage to this ardent
and ever young, inspiring couple for their exciting and fulfilling journey.
-
Viral
Das
