28th November 2006

7:10 am; Misty morning; Having drunk deep on the intoxicant branded ‘SLEEP’, my hangover period prevailed. After a short shower, dabbing the deo, grabbing the mobile to place a request on the Driver’s ears, I find that the vehicle is already on the move.

“Arun, be my pillion; help me catch my cab and then bring my bike back”, I told my room mate!

”So shall it be”, poor Arun agreed.

Like the Medieval Maverick, Don Quixote, I rode the bike, weaving through the, signal stalled, Old Madras road, trying to catch a glimpse of the elusive 9263, Tempo Traveller with ‘TESCO’ sticker on it. Tailgate-Honk-stare the slow moving riders to death and get the speedo needle embedded at the 100 KMPH mark were my commands to my faithful Bucephallus (remember Alexander’s horse?) The Cab ………my Cab!

Near Pai layout and I realize that the cab is already across the horizon. So I head home to drop my trustworthy pal, who was still frozen under the cold chills that massaged him with brutal force as our HONDA UNICORN was sailing at 105-110 KMPH (just at 7:55 the traffic is easy from NGEF to the entrance to Pai layout-my favorite stretch for trying Max Biaggi’s stunts)

Again weaving through the piling traffic and knitting hatred in the minds of fellow riders, I reached home and dropped Arun.

As I embarked on my journey to TESCO HSC, astride the Uni, I heard Arun yell, ”I saw God, I was closer to heaven”………..I asked, “Do you want me to drop you there?

Oh my 9263, tomorrow, I shall be positively on. WAIT FOR MEEEEEEEE!

I like taking Test Drives................I learnt Car driving without anyone's assistance.I always liked the Speedo needle floating over and above the RED mark. The Chevrolet SRV was looking good at the showroom. They said its a SPORTS car.I asked how many horses were parked in the stable beneath the bonnet........100 they quipped.....not enough for a Sports Revving car............"test it Sir", the representative handed the keys to me.

Near MG Road @ Bangalore.The pedal was smooth and invited to be floored.First gear and the forward force was too much.........whiplashing and weaving through the freshly fired bullet strings of vehicles that proceeded from the signal on.It turned numb.......I had to get it back to the 1st and 2nd gear for pick up.Am not satisfied.."Gimme a car that cooks a TSUNAMI at the slightest touch of the throttle".

SWIFT.........at my hometown Trichy.My car,the 800,was bathing under the jet showers at the service center."Can it (SWIFT) go fast........faster than the GETZ?".The rep's ego was hurt."Test and tell me sir";the keys swapped hands.The Karur Bye Pass Road.The car was grippy.The music was whipping a frenzy within me. The Speedo needle called on the 3 figure mark.I wasn't satisfied.I saw a Bus shooting straight at me coz I was overtaking a Scorpio.The rep had his eyes wide shut..........140 KMPH and a fully locked steering toward the left.The Kudamurutti Railway station to the left, the bank of River Cauvery to the right and an oncoming Behemoth that wouldn't stop for a freakish fellow behind the wheel.I stepped on the Brake pedal.....WOwwwwwwwwwwwwww what a thrill.The rep said that he was still alive and it was amazing.

I long to ride faster.Am fresh from a 110KMPH ride on my HONDA UNICORN.........Can anyone lend me a DUCATI or a KAWASAKI NINJA or atleast a FORMULA 1 car?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm if wishes were horses, IIIIIIIIIIIII could ride;-)

TYC-Biking to Nandhi Hills