The Couple Who Chose the Road Over Retirement
Most people dream of slowing down after retirement. But for Dilip Chauhan, now 63, and Pooja Chauhan, now 60, life after retirement wasn’t about resting—it was about riding into freedom.
In 2017, Dilip, a retired bank officer from Indore, dusted off his Royal Enfield motorcycle. He hadn’t ridden in over a decade, but something inside him sparked. He didn’t want to sit idle. He wanted the wind, the road, and the kind of thrill that doesn’t come with a TV remote. His wife, Pooja, wasn’t just on board—she was ready to ride with him.
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How It All Started: A Dream Born at 57 and 61
At 61 and 57, most couples plan family functions. The Chauhans planned a 5-month motorcycle journey across India. Starting from Ujjain on September 21, 2017, they covered over 5,500 kilometers, visiting temples, villages, cities, and some of India’s most scenic and spiritual destinations.
Crash, Courage, and Comeback
Their journey wasn’t smooth. In October 2017, they met with a serious accident on the Yamuna Expressway. Dilip fractured his collarbone. Pooja suffered cracked ribs. Most would’ve stopped. They paused, healed, and resumed their journey after four months, starting again on March 3, 2018.They’re still rolling through life — hand in hand, with laughter in the wind.
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More Than Just a Ride — A Movement
Their journey wasn’t about luxury. It was about connection. They shared home-cooked meals with strangers, celebrated Diwali in Dharamshala, and experienced Dussehra in Srinagar. They stayed in modest accommodations, wore matching riding gear, and lived each day with one belief:
Age is just a number, but courage is the fuel.”
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Why Their Story Matters
The Chauhans inspire not just senior citizens, but everyone to rethink what life after 50 or 60 can look like.
They show that dreams don’t have an age limit, and marriage can grow stronger with every mile shared.
And if you ever feel “it’s too late,” think of Dilip and Pooja, who chose the road less traveled in their 60s—and found themselves along the way. Because real journeys don’t begin with age. They begin with a decision.
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