The Night in Hardy, Virginia
A couple who had never met a Pakistani opened their 100-year-old home — and changed what the journey meant.
Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · 6 minbelikeshan · Life is Motion.
Shan-e-Ali — Pakistani Adventure Rider & FilmmakerExplore Beyond Maps.
Pakistani adventure rider, filmmaker and storyteller — documenting expeditions across continents, one road and one conversation at a time.
Adventure RiderFilmmakerStoryteller
Most Recent Journey · USA Loop 2026
Highlights from the latest completed expedition — one chapter in an ongoing story of adventure
25
U.S. States
10,000
Miles
16,000
Kilometres
33
Days
Suzuki DR650
Motorcycle
🇵🇰 One Flag
Carried
01 — Who I Am
Stories written on asphalt and human connection.
Shan-e-Ali
belikeshan · @belikeshan
Adventure RiderFilmmakerStoryteller
Originally from Lahore, Pakistan
25
U.S. States
10,000
Miles
16,000
Kilometres
Life is Motion.
For Shan-e-Ali, life is motion. Originally from Lahore, he has spent years on two wheels across Pakistan before carrying that same spirit abroad. His most recent expedition — a 33-day solo loop across 25 U.S. states on a Suzuki DR650 with a Pakistani passport and flag — is one chapter in a much longer story. The next adventure is already in process. Through belikeshan, he shares films, photography and stories from every journey — not just one ride, but a lifetime of exploration.
The Journey So Far
03 / 05Select a chapter to explore the story behind each era.
2026
USA Loop — Most Recent Journey
02 — Expeditions
Journeys on two wheels.
belikeshan is built on many roads — years across Pakistan, a recent loop across America, and the next adventure already in process.
🇺🇸🇵🇰
USA Loop Expedition
25 States · 10,000 Miles · One Pakistani Flag
Past Expeditions
Roads that came before.
Before the USA Loop and the next adventure — years of riding across Pakistan built the foundation for everything that followed.
🇵🇰 Pakistan · Tue
Lahore to Gwadar
5,000 KM · 10 Days · Pakistan's Makran Coast
The first long-distance solo ride after years of northern Pakistan stretches — 5,000 kilometres in 10 days from Lahore to Gwadar and Jiwni, across the Makran Coastal Highway, through Karachi, and into some of the most dramatic terrain in the country.
5,000 km
Distance
10 days
Duration
Feb 1–10, 2022
Dates
Lahore to Jiwni
Route
Lahore → Multan → Sukkur → Karachi → Makran Coastal Highway → Ormara → Pasni → Gwadar → Jiwni
Tue Feb 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Solo adventure motorcycle
03 — Recent Expedition
USA Loop Expedition
25 States · 10,000 Miles · One Pakistani Flag
A 33-day solo motorcycle loop across 25 U.S. states — 10,000 miles on a Suzuki DR650, travelling on a Pakistani passport and carrying the Pakistani flag. Snow, desert heat, thunderstorms, a crash, and the human connections that defined the ride.
10,000 mi
Distance
16,000 km
Kilometres
33
Days
Day 1
The Loop Begins
Solo departure on the Suzuki DR650 — 10,000 miles ahead, Pakistani flag on the jacket.
Yellowstone
Snow in July
Severe cold in Yellowstone National Park. Sleeping in a soaked tent after rain and snow.
Monument Valley
The Crash
A motorcycle crash in the Arizona desert. Checked himself and the bike — chose to continue.
Arizona
45°C Desert Heat
Extreme heat of approximately 45°C / 113°F crossing the desert.
Day 7
Three Thunderstorms
Three severe thunderstorms in one day riding toward Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hardy, VA
Human Connection
Stayed with a couple who had never met a Pakistani before — dinner, stories, and a 130-year-old dining table.
Day 33
Loop Complete
25 states. 10,000 miles. One flag. The journey that carried Pakistan across America.
04 — Photography
Moments between the miles.
05 — Filmmaking
Films from the road.
Documentaries and episodes from belikeshan expeditions — raw, cinematic and unfiltered.
Trailer
2026
USA Loop Journey Trailer
The official trailer for the USA Loop — a 33-day, 10,000-mile solo motorcycle expedition across 25 U.S. states on a Suzuki DR650, carrying the Pakistani flag.
Episode
2026
I Survived 3 Thunderstorms in 1 Day | USA Loop Day 7
Riding through three severe thunderstorms in a single day — raw, unfiltered documentary from the middle of the USA Loop.
Press & Media
The journey reached beyond the road.
Shan-e-Ali's historic solo motorcycle expedition across the United States received coverage from leading Pakistani media organizations following the completion of the 33-day, 16,000-kilometre journey.
Business RecorderHUM NewsDaily KhabrainEconomy.pk
07 — Support the Journey
Help fuel the next expedition.
Every expedition is self-funded passion. Your support helps keep the documentaries, stories and cultural exchange alive — from Pakistan to the world.
Planning the next adventure now. Brands and sponsors interested in partnering on the upcoming route can contact directly for full details.
08 — Gear
Gear that crosses continents.
09 — What's Next
One journey ends. The next begins.
The USA Loop was the most recent chapter. The next expedition is in active planning — route research, gear prep and film storylines are all underway.
Upcoming · Route Planning
Next Adventure
Destination & full route map — to be announced
Planning Follow-up
- —Route research & corridor mapping
- —Gear testing & solo overland prep
- —Documentary & story planning
- —Public route announcement — coming soon
Recent
USA Loop — 25 states · 10,000 miles · 2026
Origins
Lahore, Pakistan
Full planning details
Route updates & sponsorship info
Sponsorship enquiries
Contact for partnership & sponsorship details
hello@belikeshan.com
10 — Testimonials
Words from the road.
“In Hardy, Virginia, a couple I had never met opened their home — their 100-year-old wooden house, their third-generation dining table, and conversations about Pakistani culture, American life and motorcycle travel. They were the first Pakistanis they had ever hosted. That is what this journey was really about.
“In small American towns and rural communities, people frequently asked about the Pakistani flag on my jacket. Some said I was the first Pakistani they had ever met. These encounters allowed both sides to learn about one another beyond politics and stereotypes.
“16,000km, one Pakistani flag — a solo journey that crossed snow, desert heat, thunderstorms and a crash, yet found its defining story in the people along the way.
Journal
View all Stories from the road.
The Crash Near Monument Valley
In the Arizona desert, the bike went down. I checked myself, checked the motorcycle, and chose to continue.
Sun Jun 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · 5 minThree Thunderstorms in One Day
USA Loop Day 7 — riding through three severe thunderstorms toward Hot Springs, Arkansas. Watch the full episode.
Sat Jun 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · 4 min11 — Contact
Let's tell the next story together.
Media enquiries, collaborations, sponsorship conversations, or simply a message from the road — I'd love to hear from you.
hello@belikeshan.com