Hello and a very warm welcome to local guides connect @Gothampirate
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As for me, just like you, I’m also a passionate biker. Before owning my Royal Enfield Bullet, I used to ride a Hero Hunk. It was a good motorcycle, but I always felt I needed something more for the kind of journeys I wanted to make.
When I decided to document the western part of Uttar Pradesh, India, on Google Maps, I knew I would be spending countless hours on the road, exploring both well-known and hidden places. I also enjoy speed—I’m sure, as a fellow biker, you know exactly what I mean. That’s when I decided to buy a Royal Enfield Bullet.
Since then, my Bullet has been much more than just a motorcycle—it’s been my trusted companion in exploration. I’ve documented most of Western Uttar Pradesh, explored countless hidden places, uncovered many lesser-known locations, and helped bring several places to Google Maps that truly deserved to be discovered by people around the world. Even today, I prefer exploring nearby areas on my motorcycle, and covering 200–250 km
in a day is something I genuinely enjoy. For me, every ride is an opportunity to discover something new, document it, and help others explore the world through Google Maps.
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Happy contributing, ride safe, and have an amazing time on Connect! 
