30,000 km. 32 Countries. No Tyre Flats: Yogesh Alekari’s Road to London | The Biking Podcast

Join host Anamitra as he sits down with Yogesh Alekari, who rode from Mumbai to London on a Royal Enfield Himalayan—crossing 32 countries and 30,000 km without a single tyre flat! His epic journey is packed with planning insights, survival tactics, and stories of adaptability.

Key Moments from the Episode:

The Dream Begins

Yogesh started on a second-hand bike in college, but the urge to explore took him to the Himalayas and beyond. His Mumbai-to-London expedition was a culmination of years of groundwork.

Planning Over Pedals

Yogesh reveals that 80% of the challenge was paperwork—visas, Carnet de Passage, route permits. Riding was the easy part.

Rider & Machine Sync

Despite deserts and Arctic cold, he had zero breakdowns. Why? “Understand your bike like your body,” he says.

Global Lessons

From Turkish tunnels to Indian chaos, Yogesh reflects on how road safety, discipline, and travel mindset vary across countries.

The Final Stretch

After rerouting due to the Russia-Ukraine war, he finally reached the Atlantic—an emotional moment of victory and transformation.

Why Listen?

Whether you're planning your motorcycle expedition or just want to hear a story of resilience and global travel, this episode delivers on inspiration and practical takeaways.

Listen now, subscribe, and join a growing tribe of bike enthusiasts, road trip lovers, and adventure seekers. New episodes drop every week — so gear up and ride with us!

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Timestamp

01:01:9 Introduction and Welcome

03:13:1 Meet the Biker

25:55:7 Mastering the Ride

1:00:25.6 Quirky Biking Tales

1:06:57.0  Rapid-Fire Round

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