Hello friends,
My name is Punkaj. I am 58 years old, and I own a Royal Enfield Meteor 350.
Most people my age are planning retirement holidays or morning walks.
I am planning the next 500 km solo ride.
There is only one person in my life who gets genuinely scared every time I start the bike… my wife of 53 years.
She has never sat on any motorcycle. Not once.
Not on the old Activa, not on the Pulsar I owned in the 90s, and definitely not on the Meteor.
Whenever I put on my riding jacket, her first sentence is always the same:
“How many more days are you planning to risk your life?”
The Pre-Ride Drama (Same Script, Every Single Time)
- Wife: “Where are you going this time?”
Me: “Just 300–400 km, I’ll be back by evening.”
Wife: “Liar. You always come home after midnight.” - Wife: “What if you run out of petrol in the middle of nowhere?”
Me: “Tank is full.”
Wife: “What if your phone dies?”
Me: “Power bank is packed.” - Wife (voice cracking): “And if something happens to you…?”
Me (smiling): “Then you’ll finally get peace and quiet at home.”
Wife: “Shameless man!” 😂
Then she stands at the window and watches until I disappear around the corner.
Once I’m on the Road…
The moment the engine settles into its thump at 70 km/h, every worry disappears.
Just the wind, the warm sun, a roadside chai, and complete silence in my head.
Sometimes I wonder:
She is scared only because she loves me too much.
And I ride because… that’s when I feel most alive.
The Funniest (and Most Touching) Moment So Far
I once returned after a 9-day ride to Spiti Valley.
When I opened the door, my wife was crying.
I asked, “What happened?”
She said, “The house feels so empty without you…
but next time, don’t ever stop yourself from going. If you have to ride, just ride.”
That day I understood everything.
Are You Living the Same Story?
- Are you 50+ and still crazy about motorcycles?
- Does your family say “It’s time to stop”?
- Does your wife worry sick but never actually stops you?
If yes, drop a comment below.
Let me know I’m not riding alone.
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Ride safe, ride long… and always come home to the ones who wait with fear in their hearts but love in their eyes. 🏍️❤️