Bringing together riders, community leaders, and distinguished guests from across the country, the evening marked one of India’s first large-scale recognition platforms dedicated exclusively to rider-led and grassroots contributors within the motorcycling ecosystem.
Hosted by actor and emcee Aman Yatan Verma, the awards combined storytelling and celebration, honouring riders whose impact often unfolds quietly, away from the spotlight.

Founder and CEO Nilesh Sane shared the vision behind WingManX and the awards. “The platform was built to help motorcyclists connect meaningfully and ride with accountability. What began as a simple intent, to find the right people to ride with, built on trust, has evolved into a nationwide rider ecosystem where identity, trust, and reputation matter. The awards recognise riders and communities who consistently set higher standards for others”.

Launched in 2024, WingManX has grown to over 80,000 app downloads and connects more than 600 riding clubs across India, strengthening its position as a trusted digital platform for riders.

Co-founder Dr. Sahil Trimbake emphasised the importance of community in shaping riding culture, highlighting how strong groups encourage better habits, promote safety, and create accountability among riders. “The awards celebrate this collective responsibility”, he said.

To ensure credibility and fairness, the awards followed a structured evaluation process. Nominations were reviewed by a selection committee, followed by public voting and independent jury assessment. Final winners were determined through a balanced 50:50 scoring model, combining community participation with expert evaluation.

Urvashi Patole, Partner at WingManX, explained that the intention was to make recognition truly earned. “The focus remained on consistency, responsibility and contribution – honouring individuals and groups who strengthen the ecosystem without seeking visibility”, she said.

The awards were presented in the presence of Mr. Anil Valiv, Regional Transport Officer (RTO), currently heading the Borivali RTO, Mumbai, and Colonel Arun Dattaji Patole (Retd.), Indian Army Veteran, alongside a respected jury of motorcycling community leaders.
Supported by ecosystem partners including DSG, 100kmph, Vredestein Tyres, BluArmor Communication, and Ashok Travel World, the WingManX Awards are envisioned as an annual property.

As the evening concluded, one idea resonated clearly: motorcycling in India today is not just about machines or miles, but about people, trust, and the communities that bring riders together.

AWARD WINNERS :

Individual Categories :

• Shreyash Wagh – The Ultimate WingMan Award
• Hardeep Singh – Mentor of the Year Award
• Sami Sayyed – Nomadic Soul Award
• Baljeet Singh Kochhar – Long Haul Legends Award
• Sahan Singh Kochhar – Rising Star Award
• Banny Raiyani – Ride Architect Award
• Jyotiprakash Deka – Soul Rider Award
• Rajat Gawarle – Guardian Rider Award
• Dr. Mohanraj Shankar – Pillar of the Community Award
• Mohua Polley – She Rides Free Award
• Shatabdi Samanta – Track Titan Award
• Hrishikesh Shrikant Mandke – Stunt Ace Award
• Kapil Jain – Community Creator Award
• Priyanka Barua – Digital Pulse Award

Club Categories :

• RE650 Owners Group – Club of the Year Award
• Throttle Trekkers Biking Community – Soul Club Award
• Biker Babes – Women Power Collective Award
• Da Pune Vstrom Crew – Safety-First Club Award
• Mhow Riders Club – Most Active Riding Club Award
• Detour India – Best Club Event of the Year Award

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Positioned as a national benchmark for rider-led recognition, the WingManX Awards aim to recognise the grit, discipline, responsibility, and community spirit that truly define Indian motorcycling. This is the first time in India that riders and riding communities will be honoured at a national level for the values they bring to the ecosystem.

Built from a rider’s need and shaped by a growing community, the WingManX Awards celebrate individuals and clubs that quietly strengthen the culture of motorcycling across the country.

The awards will feature 20 curated categories, spanning individual excellence and collective community impact, which aim to recognise safety leadership, long-distance riding, women riders, and community-led excellence. Some of these include Guardian Rider Award, Long Haul Legends, She Rides Free, Club of the Year, and Safety-First Club, among others. 

Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, Nilesh Sane, CEO and Co-Founder of WingManX, said, “WingManX started as a simple idea to help riders find the right people to ride with. Over time, it became a larger ecosystem built on trust, responsibility, and community. The WingManX Awards are our way of recognising riders who live these values every day and shape India’s motorcycling culture without seeking the spotlight.”

Echoing the sentiment, Urvashi Patole, Partner – Community and Marketing, shared, “These awards honour the consistency, discipline, and passion that often go unnoticed in the riding world. Motorcycling culture is always evolving, and the WingManX Awards are designed to grow every year, celebrating riders not just for how far they ride, but for how they uplift the community.”

Dr. Sahil Trimbake, Co-Founder of WingManX, added, “Motorcycling is not just about riding skill, it is about judgement, responsibility, and the ability to look out for one another on the road. The WingManX Awards recognise riders and communities who set these standards through their actions, not just their achievements. By acknowledging these values publicly, we hope to encourage a safer, more accountable riding culture across the country.”

At the heart of the awards is the WingManX app, India’s premier community-tech platform built by bikers, for bikers. The app provides a structured digital backbone to India’s fragmented riding scene, enabling ride tracking, club management, safety features, verified rider profiles, and community discovery. Recent features that have been added include rider badges, live group location tracking during rides, and peer-based rider ratings to encourage accountability.

With over 80,000 app downloads and 500+ riding clubs already active on the platform, WingManX continues to redefine how Indian motorcyclists connect, ride, and grow together.

The WingManX Awards 2025-26 are envisioned as an annual property, set to become the most credible and aspirational recognition platform for Indian motorcyclists in the years to come.

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