ABOUT THE CONTEST: Hero Karizma ZMR Wanderers is an ongoing monthly online contest hosted on Autocar India and Hero MotoCorp’sfacebook page. All participants are asked to answer some very simple questions, and at the end of the contest every month, three winners are chosen.
These lucky bike enthusiasts win an all-expenses- paid two nights, three days ride on three Hero Karizma ZMRs. The rides are planned well in advance and cover several beautiful locations across the country. Those interested in participating can enter the contest on Autocar India or Hero MotoCorp’sfacebook page. The contest and rides are organised and conducted by Autocar India.
The second ride of the Hero Karizma ZMR Wanderers series had the three winners Amol, Manish and Shreyas ride out of Mumbai, under the guidance of team leader VirNakai. They headed north from Mumbai towards Vikramgad on three brand new Hero Karizma ZMRs, courtesy Hero MotoCorp. The roads, the retreats where they stopped and the fantastic views along their route made this ride truly special.
They first headed out of the city via the Western Express highway which then becomes NH8. Unlike other routes out of Mumbai, this is an easy road to catch and ride out on because it goes absolutely straight. There are likely spots to get stuck because of traffic congestion, but the Wanderers made sure they got out early and beat the traffic. When they reached the Manor turnoff, they exited the National Highway towards Wada, and rode down a brilliant four-lane highway all the way to the small village of Pali. This four-lane highway was the sort of road these bikes were made for and they simply chewed up the kilometres. The riders maintained a speed of 90kph because at this speed, the bike is still stable and there’s enough power left over to overtake other vehicles, if required.
Stephen Raj Antony
