Women ride with pride!

The sound of roaring engines echoed through the roads of Lucknow as women participated in the All-Women Bike Rally organised by Navbharat Times. The rally began from Shaheed Path and concluded at Rana Pratap Marg. At the starting point, ladies holding placards were spotted spreading awareness about the vaccine and prevention of cervical cancer among women.

Distinguished guests including Sandeep Kaur, Director, Women’s Welfare Department, Ritu Suhas, Additional Director, Urban Bodies and Aparna Yadav, Deputy Chairperson of the state Women’s Commission, flagged off the rally.

The participants showed up with grace, some in traditional Lakhnawi attire, while one group of ladies wore the Marathi nauvari sari, adding a vibrant touch and paying homage to the culture.
The route included landmarks such as the UP Police Headquarters, Shaheed Path, G-20 Marg, Janeshwar Mishra Park, 1090 Crossing, Lohia Path, and more. Along the way, the bikers were also informed about the significance and history of various spots in Lucknow.

The rally concluded with a prize distribution ceremony. The women from the Sashastra Seema Bal’s Northern Region group also participated and were awarded the title of Best Uniform. Niti Shah was awarded Best Dressed Biker, clad in a white Nawabi look.

Kavita Upadhyay won the award for Best Message. She displayed messages about various famous dishes of Lucknow on her bike. Meanwhile, The Beat Riders were awarded Best Group. Swati Navya, the group’s leader, shared that her group is known for riding motorbikes and undertaking long-distance bike trips.
-Manas Mishra