Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Steelbird Falcon’s Ride Concludes After Himalayan Weather Alters Route
Twenty-five riders took part in Steelbird’s motorcycle trip through the Himalayas.
They started at the company’s Baddi plant and travelled through several mountain locations.
The group reached Umling La, a very high mountain pass.
The weather became difficult, so the riders stayed an extra day in Leh.
They changed their planned route and returned through the Zanskar Valley.
Instead of going all the way back to Baddi, they finished in Manali on September 30.
The organizers said safety was the reason for changing the plan.
The riders completed the expedition together.
Steelbird’s Falcon’s Ride brought 25 riders from Baddi through Himalayan locations including Leh, Hanle and Umling La.
Riders reached Umling La, which the article identifies as the world’s highest motorable pass, at 19,024 feet.
Harsh weather kept the group in Leh for an extra day and led to a change in the planned return route.
The riders returned through the Zanskar Valley and concluded the expedition in Manali on September 30.
The full return to Baddi was abandoned because of prevailing weather and concern for rider safety.
- Who
- Twenty-five riders took part in Steelbird Helmets’ Falcon’s Ride.
- What
- The riders completed a high-altitude motorcycle expedition, reaching Umling La and ending their journey in Manali.
- When
- The expedition concluded on September 30, 2026; the announcement was dated October 5, 2026.
- Where
- The route began at Steelbird’s Baddi plant, crossed Himalayan locations including Leh, Hanle and Umling La, and ended in Manali.
- Why
- The planned return to Baddi was changed because of harsh weather and rider safety concerns.
- Expedition
- Steelbird Helmets Falcon’s Ride
- Riders
- 25
- Starting point
- Steelbird’s Baddi plant
- Highest point reached
- Umling La, at 19,024 feet
- Return route
- The group took the Zanskar Valley route after weather altered the plan.
- Finish
- Manali, on September 30
- Reason for ending in Manali
- Prevailing weather conditions and rider safety