The Great White Desert Ride

• Follow all rules and regulations of the ride and the Pilot Rider. They are for your and fellow riders' safety.
• Riding Formation – Always follow the riding formation and guidelines laid by Road Captain. Each rider must maintain strict discipline when it comes to riding formation and riding speeds.
• Traffic Laws – Follow all the traffic laws. Breaking of any traffic law will not be tolerated. If a rider is caught by any of the traffic cops for breaking traffic laws, he / she will be responsible for it and must handle that situation by himself / herself.
• No Stunts - Performing bike stunts will not be allowed while on the group rides.
• Communicate – Always communicate with your ride coordinator, or any of the fellow riders just in case you are facing any kind of riding problems or any kind of health issues during the ride.
• Documents – Please keep all the necessary documents handy for a quick inspection by the authorities such as Vehicle Registration Certificate {RC card}, Insurance Certificate and valid Driving License. Vaccination certificates or RTPCR tests
• Maintenance – Get your bike serviced in time, go for a short ride and ensure your bike is as fit as you for the travel to avoid unwanted interruptions to you and our fellow riders.

• No distractions – Avoid distractions while riding like operating mobile phones, cameras and music. Please stop safely before using gadgets that distract you
• First Aid Kit – Always carry your personal first aid kit along with you while coming on the ride. This is for your own safety as the Pilot rider may be unaware of your medical conditions and appropriate medications.
• Necessity – Always carry cash along on the ride for road side expenses as electronic forms of payment might not work. There may be many places where there may not be any ATM available and there may be many places where people don’t accept digital forms of payments.
• Acceptance – Always be ready to face all kinds of weather conditions, including rains while you are on ride. So, it is better to carry your raincoat, luggage cover, or your winter coat as well.
• Considering the new normal, we intend to keep riders’ safety first by undertaking all the necessary precautions during the ride. Please wear masks and keep your exposure to the minimal
• All Places of stay have been chosen considering COVID compliances.
• However, all participants are expected to keep sanitizers, gloves, face masks in their riding kit, enough to last the whole duration of the ride.
• All participants are expected to maintain social distancing at all times.
• All participant will have to download the Aarogya setu app for the entire duration of the ride.
• Temperature and oxygen check will be done every morning and evening, right from day one.
• Riding under any sort of influence is not strictly not allowed
• Let us behave in a manner that respects local people and traditions at all times
• We intend to travel in a responsible manner and that means leaving the least footprint let us collect all our thrash and dispose it properly and attempt the fgenerate the least amount of plastic waste.

• Please note that you will be carrying all your personal luggage on your bike, therefore pack accordingly and bring minimal items to make sure your ride is comfortable.
• RTPCR Test with negative results or double vaccination certificates
• You will have to strap your luggage to your bike. Carry your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack that you can strap on to your bike. Carry a waterproof cover and straps for your luggage. Please avoid carrying expensive watches, jewellery and electronic items on the ride. You are responsible for the safety & security of your personal belongings.

• Personal documents: Drivers License
• Vehicle documents: RC/ Insurance/ PUC – pl keep all documents handy for inspection on the road if asked by authorities
• Personal clothing required for hygienic stay and travel
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen lotion, lip balm
• A small First-Aid kit and Medicines, any specific medication you may require, torch / flashlight (with extra batteries)
• COVID Safety Kit; Face masks, gloves, sanitizers etc
• Basic tool repair ki, extra bungee cords/ luggage locking belts
• Piece of rope, spare key of your bike – you can also give this to the ride coordinators for saffekeeping
• High energy snacks
• Waterproof pouches for securing electronic items
• Spare spectacles, glass cleaning solution.
• Light warmers and rain protection wear.

• While the spectacular beauty of this specific terrain is enjoyed best as the sun evaporates the water and exposes the surface of the ran it also poses the challenge of extreme heat and the danger of dehydration.
• Its very essential that we carry some form of sun protection and hydration.
• On an average we’ll be consuming 3-5 litres a water a day. Most of this will be on the road. Make a provision that you can at least carry 1 L with you on the bike and then we can refill it. You may do this in the form of a water bottle in your luggage or a hydration pack to sip on the move.

We strongly recommend you inspect your motorcycle thoroughly. If you have made any changes recently ride the bike for a short weekend trip before the tour onset. If in doubt head to the nearest Bajaj service centre.

• Inspect your suspension before the trip for any signs of leakage or wear
• Check the rear swing-arm bush for wear and tear and replace if necessary
• Check your chain and rear sprocket for wear. – if its at the end of its life its better to change before the ride than after.
• Make sure that your clutch is in order and adjusted properly without trace of any drag, slip etc.
• Check your battery and earthing connections. The demanding terrain and the riding conditions that you and the machine are likely to encounter on the route could further accentuate existing problems.
• Check all cables for smooth operation if found rough and frayed, replace them.
• Make a note of your motorcycles fuel consumption – this will help in planning fuel stops
• Tyres – make sure your tyres are in good condition. If they are worse for wear its better to change before the trip.

• This particular ride involves covering a lot of highway miles translating to long hours in the saddle at high speeds So a small discomfort can be amplified over time. For the bikes that have have had any work done on the aspects that affect handling and stability e.g. accidental repairs etc pl take a trial run. Check for wheels running straight, chain tension, handle bar straightness etc

• Motorcycle helmet with ECE /DOT/ISI/SNELL approved (mandatory). Correct size helmets recommended.
• Riding jacket with CE approved armour
• Riding pants/Riding jeans with CE approved armour
• Riding gloves with knuckle protection (warm liner recommended depending on weather)
• Riding boots with Ankle Protection.

• The best approach would be mesh jacket and pants which can flow a lot of air and offer protection at the same time
• Its also expected to be quite bright so dark visors and/or sunglasses would be a useful addition
• An external or built in hydration pack would make a great accessory of this ride ng and stability e.g. accidental repairs etc pl take a trial run. Check for wheels running straight, chain tension, handle bar straightness etc

• We would recommend wearing full sleeves to protect the body from exposure to the sun and loss of moisture and some form of coverage for the neck and the head.
• Moisture wicking sports gear can work well as well.

• While the spectacular beauty of this specific terrain is enjoyed best as the sun evaporates the water and exposes the surface of the ran it also poses the challenge of extreme heat and the danger of dehydration. Its very essential that we carry some form of sun protection and hydration. On an average we’ll be consuming 3-5 litres a water a day. Most of this will be on the road. Make a provision that you can at least carry 1 L with you on the bike and then we can refill it. You may do this in the form of a water bottle in your luggage or a hydration pack to sip on the move