Mangalore, Aug 15: Even as Indians around the world are celebrating the independence of the country with great patriotic zeal, several biking enthusiasts in Mangalore took their patriotism to the next level.
Thursday saw several teams of riders on two-wheelers conducting motorcades around the city promoting different issues on Independence Day.
One such motorcade was organised by a group called Namo Brigade, endorsing Narendra Modi as the next Prime Minister of India. Dressed in orange, supporters of Narendra Modi participated in the rally in large numbers. The convoy of vehicles consisted of about 300 two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
The rally began at Karavali grounds and proceeded towards Lalbagh, PVS Circle, Hampankatta, Dongerekeri, Mannagudda and ended at the starting point.
I-ride for Eye Donation
Another team of biking enthusiasts called 'Rev Limiterz' along with members of Mangalore Jawa-Yezdi Club, took to the streets and organised a ride around Mangalore city in order to spread awareness on the importance of eye donation, with the support of Eye Bank Association of India.
Several team members rode in pairs on their two-wheelers from Nanthoor and moved towards Kadri, Bunts Hostel, Lalbagh, Bejai and came back to Nanthoor. Later, the team also rode along Kulshekar-Pilikula road, Bondel-Kavoor road, Kavoor-Kulur road, Kottara Chowki and back to Lalbagh.
Prior to the ride, about 40 riders signed forms pledging their eyes to the Eye Bank Association, under the leadership of Shawn Fernandes. The team that organised the 'eye-ride' also stressed the importance of riding with head gear on the streets.
Thumping on Royal Enfields
Enthusiasts of Royal Enfield motorbikes under the name 'Frontline Thumpers' also organised a ride around the city on the occasion of Independence Day.
A group of about 20 bikers thumped along the streets of Mangalore on their Royal Enfields, celebrating the freedom of the country. The group flagged off at Ballalbagh and rode towards PVS Circle, Nanthoor, Pumpwell, Jyothi, Nehru Maidan, Nanthoor and convened at Thannirbavi beach on Thursday morning.
The motorbikes included a 1961 model as well as a Desert Storm, among others.
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