DIVYA SANDHU

Explore And Travel With Me!

Iron Lady
With Bike

Divya sandhu

LEARN RIDING

Explore And Travel With Me!

Iron Lady
With Bike

Divya sandhu

LEARN RIDING

Hello There!

I'm Divya Sandhu

Iron Lady of Indian Motorcycling community.Divya Sandhu is a force of motion—on land, in water, and across hearts. A certified motorcycle instructor, national-level stunt rider, and swim coach, she has spent over two decades turning setbacks into legacy. Her training programs blend precision riding with emotional grit, empowering both women and men to ride with purpose. She has worked closely with JOIN TOGETHER, an NGO dedicated to teaching and uplifting children in slum communities. Divya founded D.I.W.A—Dare. Inspire. Win. Accelerate. What began as free mentorship for accident survivors and first-time riders evolved into a national movement. By 2023, D.I.W.A transitioned into a full-fledged academy, offering hybrid and advanced training programs that honor emotional truth, technical mastery, and cinematic legacy.Today, D.I.W.A stands as a symbol of rebellion, recovery, and radical empowerment—built not just on horsepower, but on heart.

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What did you study or pursue in life?

I’m a historian by education—M.A. in History. But my real syllabus was written on the road. I’ve ridden over 8,00,000 kilometres across India and 12 countries, without a single sponsor. No backup. No brand. Just grit, machines, and movement.

 

I teach women how to ride motorcycles and how to swim—not for money, but because it’s my passion. Riding gave me freedom. Swimming gave me breath. Teaching gives me purpose. Whether it’s balancing on two wheels or floating through water, I help women reclaim control of their bodies, their stories, and their futures.

MAJOR STRUGGLES & TURNING POINTS

A journey of resilienc, rebellion and relentless pursuit of dreams

1993

The Dream Denied

I wanted to become a dancer. I started learning Bharatnatyam at age 8. But my father never liked women dancing in front of male crowds. I had to leave the stage before I ever got to shine.

2000

The Ignition Point

I learned to ride the Bajaj Chetak in silence—just by watching my father and uncle. No permission. No training. That was my ignition point.

2003

Into Rebellion

I rode solo to Leh and Khardung La. That same year, Kalpana Chawla became my hero. She flew into space. I rode into rebellion.

2005

Teaching Freedom

I began teaching women to ride—quietly, freely, without charging a rupee. People told me to stop. I didn't.

2010

Riding with Conviction

I rode to the North East, Sikkim, Nepal's Upper Mustang, and the Nepal–Tibet border. No training. No Google Maps. No coach. No backup. Just me, my machine, and a stubborn will to reach places most people only dream of.

2011 & 2015

The Silence

Two major road accidents. The second left me with memory loss, facial scars, and 17 fractures. 84 hours of coma. That's not sleep. That's silence. That's the body shutting down while the spirit refuses to.

2017

The Resurrection

After saving every rupee, I gifted myself a Royal Enfield 350 Classic. A heavy motorcycle. A heavier statement. I rebuilt my body through diet and gym. That wasn't just a purchase—it was a resurrection.

2019

The Broken Return

I rode solo from Delhi to Goa for a motorcycle event. The brand people smiled at my face—but never replied to my messages. I came back broken. Not because I was weak—but because I believed them.

2020

The Leap of Faith

I left my job one day before India's lockdown. Within two years, I had zero balance. No sponsors. No safety net.

2022

The Mockery

I spoke to a big name in India's bike and automobile world. He mocked my email and English in front of others. As if asking for work was shameful.

2019–2023

Overqualified

I asked for work more than 1,000 times. And what did I hear? "You're overqualified." Not once. Not twice. But again and again.

How did this idea or journey begin?

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The Stubborn Beginning

I was a stubborn teenager in 2000. When my father said no to riding the Bajaj Chetak, I didn't argue—I waited for his absence and learned by watching him and my uncle ride. No formal training. No permission. Just observation, instinct, and fire. That's how I began. And I never stopped.

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Raw Machines, Raw Passion

I rode everything I could get my hands on: the Hero Honda CD100, TVS Suzuki Max 100, Yamaha RX100, Yamaha RD350, and the Royal Enfield 350, all with a 4-speed gearbox (kick start only)—no fancy gear. No spotlight. Just raw machines and a girl who refused to wait for approval. I didn't ride for fame—I rode because movement was my truth.

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Teaching Freedom

Soon, younger girls started coming to me for lessons in the year 2005. That's when I began teaching—quietly, freely, without charging a rupee.

The Machines That Started It All

Bajaj Chetak 2000
Hero Honda CD100 4-Speed
Yamaha RX100 Kick Start
Yamaha RD350 Raw Power
Royal Enfield 350 Classic Thump
Vintage motorcycle rider
2000 Where it all began
No Permission
Just Fire
Pure Instinct
2000 Journey Started
2005 Teaching Began
100+ Rode Motorcycle

My Philosophy

"I was denied the stage. So I built a road.
I was mocked for asking. So I created my own movement.
I was broken—physically, emotionally, publicly. But I never gave up."
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I didn't ride to be liked. I rode to be remembered.

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I didn't teach to be praised. I taught so no woman would feel helpless again.

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I didn't build D.I.W.A to compete. I built it so the next girl wouldn't have to beg for space.

1000+ Job Applications "You're overqualified"
100+ Motorcycles Ridden 25 years of passion
0 Sponsors Self-funded journey

Media Recognition

ZEE Punjab

Featured story on motorcycle journey

News 18

Inspirational story coverage

Republic News

Empowering women on wheels

India Book of Records

Record holder recognition

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