The World Wide Relay Ride

An idea was initially formed between 2 riders about how interesting it would be to do a trip around the world, in the form of a relay in June 2013 and therefore a Facebook page was created. 

By July, a lot of people across the United States were interested, taking the group members to 500 +. The concept was to take a stuffed animal, as a baton as far as possible across the States and to other countries, to reach across to children, especially those with life threatening illnesses , thus bringing them much needed smiles. In this manner, the possibility of raising funds for Children's  Charities could be achieved. As the Mission Statement of WWRR puts it straight forward “WWRR is dedicated to helping children’s charities, by involving motorcycle riders around the world, in a world wide relay!”

Towards the end of July 2013, Charlie Bear, the loveable teddy baton that the whole world would soon know, was on his first leg of the famous relay, across the United States. 

As the news of his travels, reach across to different parts of the world, new friends are formed and different ideas are planned out with places, routes and celebrations! And by November 2013, Charlie was ready to travel internationally, towards New Zealand and then Australia, followed by SE Asia. Already halfway around the world and Charlie Bear has seen some of the most beautiful, scenic places across the countries, has ridden on the most assorted of 2 wheelers (Harleys, Kawasakis, Vespas, Enfield Bullets, etc.) and 3 wheelers (Spyders),

has connected hundreds of riders (approximately 1,560 official and registered) across countries and continents and has brought cheerful smiles to many children all around!

By March 2014, Charlie Bear entered the sub continent of India from the North East, starting with Assam, and thus began his ride across the country. After visiting the Sishugram Shelter home for the Girl Child, the lucky bear was taken to some of the most iconic places around - Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati, Cherrapunjee and Living Root bridge near Shillong, the Coronation Bridge at Teesta and was in time for the 6^th Annual Poker Run at Nepal, where 210 Bullets took him on an amazing hill ride.

Just before leaving Nepal, a special treat was in store for him and Charlie Bear became the first official teddy to fly over Mt. Everest!  And then it was the turn for Delhi and Chandigarh, which is currently going on.

By mid May, Charlie Bear is expected to come down via the Konkan Coast to get a taste of Southern India hospitality and that’s what we are all eagerly waiting for!!