#liveyourhobby

Both man and bird should not be caged. Life is too short to let dreams sit idle. #liveyourhobby . #pulicatlakebirdsanctuary #pulicatlake #birdsanctuaryindia #sriharikota #isroindia #bmwgs1200 #gsrider #advrider #chennaibloggers #52weekends @bmwmotorrad_in @official_gs_bmw @bmwgsfans (at Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZb2cAnBSNM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Motorcycling is a therapy. . It was lovely to take a day off and rode through these backroads. It was pure motorcycling filled with bumpy surprises and smooth experiences. After a crazy dog adoption effort (which went south), this is the best way to move forward. Everyone copes differently and this is my way. . #liveyourhobby #discovertamilnadu #backroadstravel #motorcyclediaries #motorcyclespirit #motorcyclelifestyle #mensmentalhealthmatters #advrider #chennaibloggers (at Jawadhu Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTPSkgoBb63/?utm_medium=tumblr

Looks like it is a long wait for the “dust” to settle. I don’t see myself travelling for quite sometime. . And millions of people depend on tourist. . Finding a balance between managing the economy and the pandemic will be the key to survival. . #liveyourhobby #blogsbydilip #gsrider #gsriders #bmwgs1200 #lehladakh #ladakhbiketrip #ladakhtourism @bmwmotorrad_in @bmwmotorrad @bmwgsfans @motorradchd #spitidiaries #advridersofinstagram #lockdownlifestyle (at Ladakh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSMTgp1Jy8c/?utm_medium=tumblr

Since it is the Olympics season, I thought I will share my connect with the Olympics. That’s me holding the official London Olympic torch at the Coco Cola museum. . Once upon a time, I was good in track and field but then, I tore quite a few ligaments. Else…. . . …. no “else” because I ran against the best (district sports hostel athletes) and they kicked my butt!!!! Being good in a school wasn’t good enough against these professionally trained dudes. . My mom’s dad was a boxer in the Indian Navy and was a successful one. Inspired by the 1982 Asian games, I do remember wearing his medals and jumping around. And in the process I lost them. And my mom wasn’t happy. And between shifting houses, I have lost most of mine. . Growing up, I do remember watching the games and having favourites. Carl Lewis was my main man and hence, I ended up doing 100m, 200m and long jump. The Ben Johnson episode is still very clear in my memory because my idol was trashed. . I have total respect to all the Indian athletes because in India (except for cricket), sports is a hobby and not a career. . PS: I tore my ligament during my long jump trials. The pit was substandard. My spikes locked into the ground and my ligament snapped! And now (30yrs later), I noticed another such substandard pit in a very popular school. Nothing has changed. . . #blogsbydilip #liveyourhobby #olympics2021 #londonolympics #olympictorch #cococola #visitatlanta #ustrip #cokemuseum #tripstory #torchbearer #sportsindia #sportsinindia (at World of Coca-Cola) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6WTu3g6fm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Rarely, someone takes pics of me riding my motorcycle. Not sure who clicked this. This was probably taken in 2013/14 during our Leh ride. . . #tripstories #blogsbydilip #liveyourhobby #advridersofinstagram #advride #lehtrip #ladakhbiketrip #bmwgs1200 @kunbmwmotorrad @bmwmotorrad_in @bmwmotorrad_pune @bmwmotorrad_mumbai #gsrider (at Ladakh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRwIjUBAh08/?utm_medium=tumblr

This Pontiac TransAm is such a fantastic Hollywood car! I love the decal and the headlight. I think the styling is timeless. Of course, all the mechanics and the interiors would need a huge upgrade :) . #blogsbydilip #liveyourhobby #americanmusclecars #musclecarshow #pontiactransam #classiccarsusa #carmuseum #carcollectors #carloversdream #nascarthrowback #cardecal #classiccars (at Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvQ1uYA8uK/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Fiat brand is almost extinct in India. But back in the day, their compact car - Fiat Premier Padmini was a rage. Some racing enthusiasts modified their stock car to race them in old airstrips. And often, people would drive their "race car" to the track. They would race them during the day and when the event was over, they would drive it back. . If you have pictures of old Fiat Padminis, please do share them with us. It will be nice to hear your story too! . #chriscross #chriscrossshop #liveyourhobby #fiatpadmini #premierpadmini #fiatindia #vintageandclassiccarclubofindia #classiccars #fiat_classic_car_club_chennai #fiatpremierpadmini #vintagecars @fiat_classic_car_club_chennai @fiatclassiccarclubofindia #classiccarsindia #fiatclassic #vintagecars (at Chennai, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPs6JzvAooE/?utm_medium=tumblr

In most people's eyes, Dhanuskodi has two eras: the pre-1964 cyclone era and the post-cyclone era. However, I believe that there is a second "cyclone" that happened in the name of development. Post-Cyclone Dhanuskodi: (before the beach road was laid). If you wanted to visit Dhanuskodi, you would drive your car up to the village with ruined buildings. There, you will hop onto a taxi (Hindustan Motors Trekker, Mahindra MM540) for two main reasons: a) the beach sand required a 4x4 and b) the route had certain spots where the seawater would come in during high tide. And honestly, if you are a thrill-seeker, it added that element of adventure. I was more fortunate to drive my Gypsy to this spot. Not only was it challenging to drive, but the wild landscape also made it memorable. And we had the pleasure of standing in the last inch of sand. Developed Dhanuskodi: Years later, the supreme one inaugurated the beach road at Dhanuskodi. Now, you have a smooth tarmac leading you to the tip. You can drive your everyday car. But in the name of development, the elements of adventure and thrill doesn't exist. And along with the ruins, the livelihood of those taxi drivers, street vendors and tourist guides have been lost. If your argument is that this "road" brought many tourists, then my answer is that there are better ways to bring the crowd without affecting the locals and the landscape. . #liveyourhobby #blogsbydilip #marutigypsy #offroadingindia #rameshwaram #dhanushkodibeach #tourismtn #tamilnadutourism #gypsyking @maruti_gypsy_4x4 @gypsylovers__ #roadtripindia #gsrider (at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPnhyItgQS5/?utm_medium=tumblr