Interview with the president of Indian Motorcycle Riders Group Lugano

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Travelling by motorbike is my idea of pure freedom, it’s a small part of my daily life where I can't be reached by telephone and I can appreciate the beauty of nature and the fantastic place I call home. I don’t use my bike to be first, I use it more in a therapeutic way. I was lucky enough to experience the speed as part of my job for 22 years, now my biking experience is relaxed and group-based.
I love the Lavizzara Valley for its wild nature; especially the road stretch along the banks of Lake Sambuco. I love to stop on an Alpine pass or in a valley, sit on a field and breathe in the peace that only the sound of a cow’s bell can induce.
I don’t like the word “brotherhood”! I prefer talking about the friendship, or better the reciprocal respect that exists among bikers. Nowadays, unfortunately, it has become more and more rare: be it because riding a motorbike is more of a fashion than a (real) passion for adventure or because of individualism.
Yes, two things about safety 1) Bikers (be it men or women) should not ride in bermuda shorts and flip flops; if they take their kids along, they should have the decency of buying them an appropriate attire. 2) I would also like to invite those who are in charge of “safe roads” to take their task seriously. Spend a few minutes talking to a biker, it’s worth it, believe me.