Instead of the Yamahas and BMWs, the Vespas and the Kinetics were doing the running at The Gulf Monsoon Rally.
It was the 19th edition of the annual Gulf Monsoon Rally, where 32 passionate rallyists were fighting for more than a podium finish.
The race had every ingredient to make it a thriller, except for the speed demons. For, instead of the Yamahas and BMWs, the Vespas and the Kinetics were doing the running.
But, it wasn’t about speed, or winning, or about reliving the romanticism of scooter rides. The rally was about grit, partnerships and about remaining committed to the scooter
Kersi Patel, 64, was the eldest competitor. “When I was younger, I used to take part to win, but now I just do it for fun,” says Patel. His greatest satisfaction now is not about being on the podium, but about completing the race. Having organised a football match on a kinetic, the Patels set great store by their sporting credentials.
