The Solo Biker Travelogue

“India is big, and she wanted to have a good look at it before it got dark.”

You know you’re in for a hell of a crazy ride when wanderlust runs in your veins, a motorbike waits beside you, and adrenaline pushes you forward. That’s exactly what happened with Roshni Sharma, the first woman ever to ride solo across the length of India. At just 26, she didn’t just ride from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, she rode from being a girl with dreams to a woman with vision. In a country where women are still too often told to “stay feminine” and “play it safe,” Roshni dared to defy. Born in Narora, Uttar Pradesh, she had always been an adrenaline junkie. By 16, she was already zooming around on her first bike. Later, while working at an IT firm in Bangalore, she couldn’t resist her weekend escapes from cycling to random places to riding up cliffs and chasing sunsets. But deep inside, she craved more. One day, while discussing her restless urge to ride long distances, her travel buddy Roshan encouraged her,  “Do it solo. You’ll be the first Indian woman ever.” That single nudge lit the spark.

Roshni didn’t just hop on a bike and ride. She prepared like a warrior. Training her body, fixing her diet, studying maps, and seeking guidance from biking veterans like retired Army officer Mr. Kaleem. But then came the most important and hardest part, convincing her parents. It wasn’t easy but eventually they backed her dream. Some people cheered her on, others doubted her. But Roshni had made up her mind, nothing was stopping her. And so, the journey began.

The Ride of a Lifetime

The road from Kashmir to Kanyakumari tested her at every turn. There were days she felt regret, nights she felt unsafe, and moments when the weight of stereotypes pressed harder than her bike’s engine. Some stares were unsettling, some roads unwelcoming. But with every mile, Roshni grew stronger. What didn’t break her, made her fearless. She once said, “Gender stereotypes start at the very base of our society. If parents raise their children with healthy mindsets, they can spread their wings and fly high.” Her ride wasn’t just across India, it was across centuries of conditioning. For Roshni, travelling isn’t a hobby, it’s a missing piece of her soul. It reshapes the way she sees the world, away from stereotypes and closer to freedom. Today, she lives in Amsterdam with her husband, but her wanderlust hasn’t slowed. Greece has already stolen her heart, and next on her list is Thailand. A five-day, women-only biking trip this October, designed to give women a chance to ride fearlessly and form unbreakable bonds.

Through her travel blog, Roshni keeps inspiring women to travel without fear. Her message is clear: “Be daring enough to speak out for yourself. Don’t give up before you even try. Plan your path, stay strategic, and go for it.” Roshni’s story is not just about one woman on a bike. It’s about every woman who has ever been told she can’t. Her journey has become a spark, pushing countless others to pack their bags, start their engines, and chase their own adventures. Because sometimes, all it takes is one fearless rider to prove that The road is wide enough for all our dreams.