Riding for a Cause
Republic Day rally to Baalemane girls’ orphanage: 31st January 2010
Road Veda in association with Fastrack is gathering 100 classic bikes for a charity ride to Baalemaane girls’ orphanage to celebrate Republic Day.
Most of the girls at Baalemaane were rescued from domestic service. Some were homeless. They have a roof over their heads but need the basics: pots, pans and plates, bedding, buckets and mats. We’re inviting riders to bring whatever they can – from a single spoon to a month’s supply of vegetables ‐ and ride with us to the orphanage to deliver it to the girls in person.
The ride will start at NICE Road, continue along Magadi Road and proceed via Nelamangala to Baalemane. After chai, aloo bondas and an intensely spectacular drum dance by the girls we head back into the city and end the ride at Opus where the rock band Solder will perform over drinks and brunch.
A list with all the articles that the girls’ home needs is online: www.roadveda.wordpress.com. The ride is free and all are welcome – the only condition is that each bike contributes something to the orphanage.
In addition to Fastrack’s sponsorship, this ride has been made possible thanks to the support of: Nike, Yogesh Bhandari and Rotract, Economic Transport Organisation and Masters Management Consultants.
About Road Veda
Road Veda is a Bangalore‐based Bullet touring company with a Sanskrit twist. Our main aim is to get people out of their air conditioned cars and onto window‐less bikes to see the country in all its topsy turvy glory.
About Baalemaane
Baalemaane is a loving home providing shelter for 50 girls, many of whom were child labourers or faced domestic abuse. At the Baalemaane the girls can attend school and participate in a range of cultural activities, from the traditional Dollu Kunitha to street drama and plays.
Metro Monkey supports this cause. If you are in Bangalore please do join us for the ride.
For more details please log onto www.roadveda.wordpress.com or www.roadveda.com
