The reunion is one of the most coveted gatherings for Royal Enfield Riders throughout the Asian sub-continent. Much like the first one, the second rendition of the event in Nepal, was also a big success. Even with considerable increase in the number of participants, the basic layout of the two-day event remained the same. Here we recall the same Royal Enfield Reunion held at the Riverside Springs Resort in Kurintar.
On Day One the motif was to unwind with some good food and the banging tunes of The Midnight Riders and Dukpa and Dudes.
On Day Two, participants registered for their desired competitive events for the day.
Assembly Wars
The goal is to remove your front wheel, run across the track, come back, re-assemble the tire and ride across the finish line before anyone else. Each team had four members, who needed to coordinate and used their combined knowledge of the bikes.
Slow Race
A signature event at the RE Reunion, the slow race is contrary to the idea of racing. The primary objective is to be the last person to cross the finish line. Of course, this is easier said than done. Advancing a hefty Royal Enfield motorcycle at a snail’s pace requires complete control of your machine, and a perfect blend of balance, throttle control, and clutch play. It was definitely not for the novice riders.
Carry Your Bike
Brute strength and stamina, along with team coordination, is the key to winning this one. Four participants heave their motorcycle off the ground and run across the finish line before anyone else. If the wheels touch the ground before you cross the finish line, you lose; simple as that.
Figure it Out
In order to win this event, the rider has to complete a complicated course through a track of circles and eights without putting your foot on the floor. Winning this challenge calls for more than control of your motorcycle; you also need presence of mind to take the right track.
Beer Drinking Competition
*Hicc* Down your beer of glass first, and win *hicc* Bottoms up!
Arm Wrestling
Sit across your opponent, and battle it out mano-a-mano. Considering that motorcycling groups aren’t usually weaklings, the show of strength was enthralling. And the women were not shy to participate.
Band Performance
The Midnight Riders started the show with a performance that had the crowd going, and Mukti and Revival brought the house down with one of their legendary performances.
Everything was done without a hitch, and the organizers and marshals did a tremendous job. Shrugging off the label of “biker gangs” has been a long and arduous battle for motorcyclists all over the world. Holding events like these that show the maturity and class of bikers is crucial to creating and maintaining a good reputation. This is surely a step in the right direction.
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