{
  "id": 12543204,
  "title": "Mumbai To Five Takhts: Trio Completes 5,300+ km Bike Ride In 12 Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/mumbai-to-five-takhts-trio-completes-5-300-km-bike-ride-in-12-days",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:50:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-to-five-takhts-trio-completes-5300-km-bike-ride-in-12-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Three friends from Mumbai Riders Club embarked on a remarkable motorcycle journey, completing over 5,300 km in just 12 days to cover all five Sikh Takhts. The trio, consisting of Rushabh Dagha, Arminder Pal Singh Virdi, and Jay Joshi, began their odyssey from Mumbai on September 19 and returned on September 30. Their primary motivation was to combine their love for motorcycles and faith. As Rushabh Dagha put it, \"We wanted to do something beyond a regular road trip, something that would challenge us physically and mentally while giving us an opportunity to visit all five Takhts.\"\n\nThe journey proved to be physically demanding, particularly during the Agra-Ayodhya segment. The riders faced heavy rain and high-speed winds, averaging nearly 50-60 kmph. Jay Joshi recalled that it was the most challenging day, stating, \"We were exhausted, but stopping was never really an option because we knew we had to keep moving.\"\n\nAnother challenging phase was the Bihar stretch, where road construction made the ride tough for the motorcycles loaded with luggage. \"That stretch definitely felt like an eternity. But every difficult road became part of the story we will remember,\" said Jay Joshi.\n\nEach of the five Takhts held significance, but the final stop at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded left a deep impression on the riders. It provided an opportunity to reflect on the journey's demands and the reason behind setting out. Arminder Pal Singh Virdi expressed, \"After travelling thousands of kilometres and finally standing at Hazur Sahib, it was emotional. It made us realise that this was never just a bike ride; it was a journey of faith.\"\n\nThe camaraderie among the three friends grew as they spent 12 days together, sharing experiences, food, rest, and facing challenges. When they finally reached the fifth and final Takht, the trio felt a sense of accomplishment and relief, knowing they had completed their journey together. The ride was more than just a long-distance motorcycle expedition; it was a transformative experience that brought them closer as friends and allowed them to reflect on their faith, friendship, and themselves.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: What began as a journey planned by three friends from Mumbai Riders Club became a 5,300+ km test of faith, friendship and endurance as Rushabh Dagha, Arminder Pal Singh Virdi and Jay Joshi completed a 12 day motorcycle ride covering all five Sikh Takhts. The trio began their journey from Mumbai on September 19 and returned on the evening of September 30, travelling through nine states and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}