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January 2021
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Recent pandemic has brought about a lot of changes in the world and one of them is an awareness among people to avoid crowded places and public transportation. As a result, more and more people are preferring to ride motorcycles instead of being in close proximity to other people inside a car. But that apart, riding a motorcycle also has other benefits especially when you are going on a road trip. If you are torn between the car and the motorcycle, here are five reasons that should convince you to opt for the two wheels over four wheels.
Minimalist, uncluttered lifestyle A major reason behind a lot of stress today is people getting stuck in the loop of stressful jobs and other life applications which makes it very difficult to actually enjoy life. Going out on a road trip on a motorcycle frees you from those applications and gives you a moment to live a minimalist and uncluttered life for at least a few days. When you are on the road on a bike all your worries melt away and you can just focus on enjoying your time on the road, take in the scenario and feel will act. The less clutter you have in your life the more relaxed you will eventually feel without any doubt. If you have not tried it yet, you are missing out on a wonderful experience and we strongly recommend you try at least once in your life. Freedom of going where your heart desires Tired of being told what to do and where to go? Throw your leg across the motorcycle seat and go on an epic ride, and follow any road that your heart desires. When you have the freedom of doing what your heart desires a lot of the problems that you face in our daily life suddenly vanishes in front of your eyes. When there is nobody to tell you what to do you can take the moment to do what you actually feel like doing and that is the true secret of happiness! Connecting with nature Scientists and researchers have recently found that when people connect with nature and spend more time with nature, they feel relaxed and it has a positive impact on the overall health and wellness of the person. If you have never had the time to connect with nature in the truest sense of the word the best way to do that is to be on a motorcycle ride to the mountains where there are less people to interact with and just nature everywhere your eye goes. The most wholesome way of connecting with nature is to go camping for a weekend or for more days if your schedule allows you to and take the opportunity to live a simple life and experience how simplicity makes you feel so much lighter in your heart! Blending in and being local at a strange destination Have you ever wondered about the diversity of people around the world? Every place has its own cultural quirks and social norms and there is so much to learn about humanity in general but unfortunately, we do not ever have the time to observe closely. Being on a motorcycle trip gives you that special insight into local people, their cuisines and cultures, which you won't find in any book in the world! When you travel by car, it gives a clear visual cue that you do not belong there, but when you are on a motorcycle your presence is less intrusive and therefore more conducive for you to connect closely with the localities and understand their ways of life. Feeling alive Let's not be naive. The inherent nature of riding a two-wheeler is fraught with dangers, especially because you are completely exposed to other vehicles on the road and to the risks of losing balance of the bike. But the thrill of an adventure is what makes us all come alive! Humanity has always chased adventures and gone exploration trips simply because the thrill is too much for us to ignore. This primordial desire can be fulfilled by going on a motorcycle trip to a strange place. If you have not tried it yet we strongly recommend that you go on a short road trip on your bike and find out what you have been missing all these times. Just make sure to stay safe and use all riding safety gear such as a motorcycle helmet, riding jacket, boots and gloves at all times.
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Riding long distances on a motorcycle is physically stressful and the older you get your body becomes less resilient to the physical impact of being bounced around on a motorcycle, especially on undulating road surfaces that are common across the indian subcontinent. Also, as we start to age the internal organs begin to be afflicted by our faulty lifestyle choices and habits. Nevertheless, nothing should stop you from continuing to ride your motorcycle to your favorite destinations without any concern. And to ensure that motorcycle riders across the world use a lot of different biomechanical support devices which helps them right longer and without injuring their bodies any further.
One of such devices is a kidney belt, and it is very effective in keeping the lower portion of your body stable and protected even in the event of an accident. Let's find out more about how you can also use a kidney belt to make your motorcycle journeys so much more enjoyable and safer. What are kidney belts? In very simple terms kidney belts are biomechanical support devices that keep the kidneys as well as the lower intestine in a stable configuration even when you are in movement on a motorcycle or any other vehicle for that matter. The purpose of the kidney belt is to prevent internal organs from being shuffled around aggressively which often leads to many problems especially in old age, or in people with previous comorbidities related to kidney problems. Why you should use kidney belts for motorcycle riding? Besides the apparent benefit for people who have kidney problems for which doctors recommend the use of kidney belts, motorcycle riders can also benefit from these by mechanical devices because they are very effective in in protecting the kidney portion of the stomach in case the rider happens to fall off from the motorcycle onto the ground where there might be sharp objects which might impact directly on the kidney. Kidney belts are already popular among enduro and dirt bike riders because they are effective in keeping the lower portion of the belly protected against hard objects on the ground. Therefore, in addition to using a motorcycle helmet to protect the head, consider investing in a kidney belt for your lower torso as well. What to look for in a kidney belt?
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Legal stipulation mandates that a two-wheeler must have certain parts (brake lights, indicators, clearly visible number plates, etc.) On it to be deemed road-worthy, otherwise it may attract penalties. You might not believe it, but there have been cases where long-distance bikers parked their motorcycles the previous night and woke up to find important parts missing the next morning: and that too when they were riding on the highway! If you don't want a repeat of the same experience with yourself here is a 5-point pre-ride checklist that you need to follow every morning before getting out on the road.
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