India, Nov. 14 -- What do trolls know? All they see on their screens is a girl on a shiny motorcycle, helmet gleaming, leather jacket catching the light, mountains or highways in the distance. Every shot screams cool. Every Reel makes chasing the sunset look easy. No one really knows how much harder it is for women to be on the road, especially when they travel solo.

Because long rides test patience, endurance and discipline. A day can begin at 4.30 am - before the sun is up. Who knows what's hiding in the shadows between the hotel and the parking lot? Gear (jacket, gloves, pants, padding, shoes, helmet) can add some five kilos of body weight - making it harder for lighter bodies to distribute weight as they tackle hairpin bends on two w...