Frequently asked questions
About the ride, registering, clubs, and what happens on the day.
About the ride, registering, clubs, and what happens on the day.
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A one-day, non-competitive, marshalled group motorcycle ride held as a tribute to India's martyred soldiers. Riders register for free; funds raised go to the families of the fallen through a partner organisation chosen openly after the ride.
Think of it as a salute on two wheels, proud, warm, and open to any licensed rider.
The first edition rides in 2027 in ten cities: the Chennai, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Kolkata and New Delhi chapters. Each date is announced by the AJR team. The moment it's set, it appears on every registered rider's dashboard and goes out by email. Assembly point, flag-off time and route follow the same way.
Yes. Register and pick "My city isn't listed" to join the waitlist for your city. You get a rider profile today, and you'll be the first to hear when your city is announced in the next edition. You can also switch to an open city from your dashboard any time up to 30 days before ride day.
Early-morning assembly, a short tribute (flag hoist and eternal-flame salute), the marshalled convoy ride, then breakfast together and a closing salute to the families we ride for. Exact timings come from your city host closer to the day.
Yes, Proudly Indian. Ride in what your part of India wears: a pagdi, a mundu, a mekhela, a sherwani, a kurta, a saree, your regiment's colours. Wear it with pride, but never at the cost of safety gear: helmet, gloves and riding footwear are non-negotiable regardless of outfit.
Why not suits? The charity ride we used to host asked riders to wear suits, which never suited the Indian heat. India's own clothes say more about who we are.
The Amar Jawan Ride was started by two brothers, Sarthak and Prateek, and is run with volunteer city hosts and ride marshals. Funds are passed to a registered non-profit partner that works directly with the families of martyred personnel of the Armed and Paramilitary Forces, chosen after the ride and announced publicly.
Yes. Sarthak and Prateek were the official hosts of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Chennai, a charity motorcycle ride. The first one had seven riders. Years later it drew more than 2,000 riders to Phoenix Market City on a Sunday morning, with hundreds of volunteers and clubs, and raised up to $10,000 in a single year.
At the ride we used to host, riders kept asking a fair question: we raise this money in India, so why isn't it used in India? The funds went to a foundation overseas. We wanted a ride where money raised in India stays in India, with the families of the soldiers who gave their lives for it.
Yes. There is no fee to ride, ever. AJR never charges riders, any money raised is a donation to the families, not a payment to AJR.
Your name, email and mobile number, that's it. It takes about two minutes. We verify your email with a 6-digit code and you set a password for signing in later.
A valid two-wheeler licence, a registered and roadworthy motorcycle with valid insurance and PUC, and being medically fit to ride. You accept the rider terms and indemnity when you register.
One pillion per bike. Your pillion rides under the same terms and must wear a helmet.
Before ride day, complete your rider card from the dashboard: bike make and model, blood group, and an emergency contact. These are needed for safety and for ride-day check-in. You'll get reminders as the day approaches.
Check your spam or promotions folder for an email from no-reply@amarjawanride.com. Codes expire in 10 minutes, use "Resend code" on the verification step to get a fresh one.
Yes, from My ride on your dashboard, up to 30 days before ride day. Closer than that, contact the AJR team for an emergency change.
No. You can ride solo. Clubs are for riding with your crew and climbing the club standings together.
From My club on your dashboard, search for the club and send a request. The club captain approves it. If a captain invites you by email, you join automatically when you sign in with that email.
Dashboard → My club → Create club. Give it a name, year formed and city. AJR reviews new clubs (we check for duplicates) and, once approved, you become its captain with tools to manage members, co-admins and updates.
One club at a time. You can leave from your dashboard; you then go back to a solo profile and can request to join another club.
After the first ride. We're focused on getting the first chapters on the road; personal fundraising pages, donations and the donation leaderboard go live right after ride day.
Every rupee donated goes to the families of martyred soldiers, here in India. We raise first, then select the partner organisation that will disburse the funds, screened for registration, track record and direct work with martyr families, and publish the choice, the amount transferred and the proof. AJR takes no fee from donations.
Families need emotional, financial and skill-based support, and the partner we choose will be one already doing that work. How the money moves →
Donors receive a confirmation and payment receipt by email. 80G tax-benefit eligibility depends on the partner organisation and is confirmed when it is announced.
Yes. Every donor can choose to appear as "Anonymous" on all public pages. Contact details are kept privately for receipts only.
Helmets for rider and pillion. No alcohol or intoxicants before or during the ride. Follow marshal instructions at all times. No stunts, racing or lane-splitting in the convoy. Breaking these means immediate removal from the ride.
Dates, routes and venues can change for weather, permissions or safety. You'll be told by email, WhatsApp and on your dashboard. If a city ride is cancelled, your registration rolls to the next edition.
Yes, the ride is photographed and filmed for AJR's tribute and awareness content. If you'd like a specific image removed, contact the team.
Hosts for the first edition are selected by the AJR team. If you'd like to host a future ride in your city, write to us and we'll be in touch.
Free registration · two minutes · ten cities