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"Riding Solo To The Top Of The World." I ran across this link through the ADVrider site. Gaurau Jani rides his 350 Royal Enfield to the Changthang Plateau (on the Northern India border). It's a beautiful, simple, thoughtful documentary; he displays the essence of exploration and adventure--just go somewhere wild and immerse yourself in it. It's truly inspiring.

It's also amazing from a production side--Jani filmed himself!

http://dirttrackproductions.com/index.html (Check out the trailer--I only hope he buys a pair of boots from the proceeds of this DVD!)

I'm new to posting, but have enjoyed this site for a long time.
 
looks like an amazing journey and DVD, thanks for the link. Have you seen the whole DVD? I think I'm going to order it after Christmas ...
 
Yes, I saw the whole DVD--ordered it from India and it arrived in less than 2 weeks. When they notified me it had been sent, they said it would arrive in a plain brown envelope--marked "not pornography!" I thought oh great, the sweet gal who delivers my mail is going think what any of us would think: "Hmmm, why put that on there?" Luckily it was in such small print she didn't notice (nor would anyone else), until I awkwardly, and apologetically pointed it out.
 
Roseann and I watched Bruce's copy last night. It is an astonishing work, a reminder that adventure begins and finds its fulfillment in the heart. Everyone on this forum should own a copy, and watch it anytime we find ourselves feeling we need just one more piece of equipment, just another thousand dollars in the bank, just a little more free time before chasing a dream.
 
To add to Jonathan's post: this is one of those delightful films during which you smile or even laugh delightedly while watching, and that stays with you a long time, with little snippets popping into your head during the day.

A major bonus of this film is the wonderful connection he makes with the Chang pa nomads. It's really the definition of adventure and travel - and he captures it perfectly.

Also, he's amazingly self-deprecating about the accomplishments he has made: he is truly alone, and one mess-up, an injury or accident, and survival is doubtful. That's adventure.
 
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A great marriage of his two passions filmmaking and motorcycle riding - I look forward to viewing the full movie


more on Gaurav Jani's - 60kph motorcycle club

I dig this quote from the above link " Biking in India is not about speed or movement but rather, stillness. One can understand this only when he rides on the small lonely stretches absorbing the ever changing culture, people and customs. "



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