Update: Chapter Run – Leg 2 : Completed
Leg 2 of the Chapter Run unfolded just the way a good ride should—smooth where expected, unpredictable where it mattered, and memorable throughout.
Day 1 – Friday, 18th September 2026 | Jaipur to Dehradun (~510 km)
The day began early out of Jaipur flagged off by @akki and @vijay-dhirawat, with the odometer set for Dehradun. The route stitched together Jhajjar – Rohtak – Sonipat – Shamli – Saharanpur – Dehradun, and for most part, it was a steady, uneventful cruise.
The real twist, quite literally, came about 20 km before Dehradun. A wrong lane at a toll diverted the ride onto the old highway—a forgotten mountain stretch cutting through wilderness. What followed was a welcome break from the monotony of expressways: tight twists, blind turns, broken tarmac, and off-road patches. It was raw, rugged, and unexpectedly thrilling.
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Somewhere along those rough sections, the rear connecting rod of saddle stay on Himayalan gave up—a small mechanical price for a memorable detour. But spirits stayed high, and the ride rolled on.
Dehradun was reached by around 5:15 PM, where Rupak Bhai joined in. The evening unfolded the way it usually does—stories of rides, chapters, motorcycles, and a fair bit of classic bulletiapa.
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The day wrapped up at the hotel, with machines parked and minds still racing.
Day 2 – Saturday, 19th September 2026 | Dehradun to Delhi (~280 km)
A relaxed start set the tone for Day 2. After breakfast, a customary stop was made at Ellora’s Bakery, a Dehradun classic dating back to the British era—because some traditions are as important as the ride itself.
From there, the route turned towards Delhi. The ride was smooth and measured, leading into the capital by evening. The halt point? The legendary, so-called IBR Dhaba, where familiar faces awaited—@srini2609 sir, Hasan Bhai, and Vineet Bhai.
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What followed was less of a stop and more of a session—stories exchanged, experiences shared, motorcycles admired, and routes debated. The kind of conversations that only riders truly understand.
Post a warm farewell, the ride continued to Gurugram for the night halt.
Day 3 – Sunday, 20th September 2026 | Gurugram to Jaipur (~250 km)
The final leg was intentionally unhurried. A slow, easy ride back home, with more breaks than necessary—because sometimes the journey deserves to be stretched just a little longer.
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By the end of it, Jaipur welcomed us back, marking the close of another well-executed leg of the Chapter Run.
Leg 2 Summary
Total Distance Covered: ~1,050 km
Route Highlights: Expressway cruising, unexpected mountain detour, Dehradun hospitality, Delhi catch-up
Memorable Moments: The off-road stretch before Dehradun, Ellora’s stop, IBR Dhaba conversations
Machine and Gadget Notes: Saddle stay casualty (battle scar earned) and BluArmor C30 outperformed in Battery Department, with Full charge on Day 0, battery still at 30% after the ride ended on Day3 without any recharge done.
Leg 2 wasn’t just about covering distance—it was about breaking monotony, meeting the tribe, and collecting stories that’ll outlast the kilometers. On to the next chapter.
