Last Sunday it was hit again: Royal Enfield drivers around the world got on their motorcycle en masse for the 14th edition of One Ride. More than 40,000 drivers participated in more than 1,500 journeys in more than 60 countries, with which One Ride again confirms its status as one of the largest annual engine events worldwide.
Even in the Netherlands, the Enfield drivers did not allow themselves to be unabashed. Around 150 participants took part in regional journeys throughout the country, with the joint endpoint importer Motomondo in IJsselstein. There the participants were treated to Indian snacks and drinks, while a barber provided a fresh hairstyle or an updated beard for the way back.
Sun, friendship and connectedness
One Ride is not about speed or performance, but about the shared passion for motorcycling. The ride symbolically follows the sun: starting at the first sunrise in the east and ending at the last sunset in the west. This literally drives worldwide for 24 hours.
In addition to friendship and connectedness, safety and responsibility were also central this year. Routes were carefully mapped out and projects such as Helmets for India received extra attention, with which Royal Enfield wants to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
From 14 countries to global phenomenon
Since the first edition in 2011, One Ride has grown explosively: from 14 participating countries to more than 60. Where 41,730 drivers participated last year, the scale remained almost the same this year with more than 40,000 participants worldwide. Proof that the philosophy of pure motorcycling is still catching on and brings communities together worldwide.
Pure engine experience
Whether it is a classic bullet, an interceptor 650 or the new Himalayan: during One Ride, engines and helmets often are transformed into personal artworks, and one thing is central – the freedom of motorcycling.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.