A date with nostalgia: Bikers ride through Mysuru outskirts to mark ‘Jawa Day'
The organisers claimed it was the 23rd edition of the 'Jawa Day', and the participants were those who own Jawa or Yezdi motorcycles and have not changed brands despite multiple options in the present times.
These bikes were manufactured in Mysuru, before the company – Ideal Jawa - shut down and stopped manufacturing in 1996.
However, the enthusiasm and passion for the bike still remains strong as is evident from the number of participants of this event every year. The 'Jawa Day' is conducted on the second Sunday of every July.
The ride commenced from Koorgalli industrial area, passed through Belagola, and reached Srirangapatna before culminating at the starting point. The organisers said that they were denied permission to hold the rally in Mysuru, and hence were forced to change their route and take a ride through the outskirts of the city.
Organisers expressed hope that future editions would return to city roads, allowing more people to witness the legacy of these legendary bikes.
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