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.
06 — Press & Interviews
The world took notice.
Press coverage from across Pakistan and beyond — stories from the road that reached audiences far from the asphalt.
Business RecorderARY NewsExpress NewsHum NewsStartup PakistanBusiness BytesCurrent Pakistan
Television Interviews
3 features
ARY News
ARY News — Shan Ali's Global Achievement
Pakistani biker Shan Ali's unique global achievement — television coverage of the USA Loop expedition and the Pakistani flag on American roads.
2026
Express News
Express News Expresso — Broadcast Interview
Expresso on Express News — broadcast interview sharing the USA Loop journey, the challenges and the cultural exchange at the heart of the ride.
2026
Hum News Pakistan
Hum News — Subh se Aagay Interview
Shan Ali on completing a historic 16,000-kilometre solo motorcycle journey across America — interviewed on Subh se Aagay.
2026Social Publications
15 features
Startup Pakistan
Startup Pakistan covers the USA Loop expedition
Pakistani adventurer completes a solo motorcycle loop across the United States.
2026Startup Pakistan
Startup Pakistan — Instagram feature
Coverage of the 16,000-kilometre solo journey across 25 U.S. states.
2026
Business Bytes Pakistan
Business Bytes Pakistan — Instagram
Historic solo U.S. motorcycle loop by a Pakistani passport holder.
2026Business Bytes Pakistan
Business Bytes Pakistan — Facebook
Reporting on the 33-day, 16,000-km solo USA motorcycle expedition.
2026
Current Pakistan
Current Pakistan — Instagram feature
One rider, one flag, and a journey that carried Pakistan across America.
2026
Social Publication
Lahore-born adventurer completes 16,000-km solo U.S. journey in 33 days
Indexed coverage of the solo motorcycle journey across the United States.
2026
Social Publication
First Pakistani to complete a solo motorcycle loop across the United States
Reporting on the historic solo U.S. motorcycle loop.
2026
Social Publication
16,000-km solo journey across the United States carrying Pakistan's flag
The flag became an invitation to talk, learn and connect.
2026
Social Publication
Solo motorcycle journey of more than 16,000 kilometres
Coverage of the demanding solo loop across America.
2026
Social Publication
Historic 16,000-km solo U.S. motorcycle journey
One of many publications documenting the expedition.
2026
Social Publication
The only Pakistani to complete a solo motorcycle loop of the United States
Public documentation of the solo USA Loop achievement.
2026
Social Publication
One flag, one rider, 16,000 kilometres of grit
Social coverage celebrating the endurance behind the journey.
2026
Social Publication
U.S. solo ride carrying the Pakistani flag
The expedition as cultural exchange on two wheels.
2026
Social Publication
One rider, one Pakistani flag and a 16,000-kilometre journey
Coverage of the defining expedition of belikeshan.
2026Social Publication
First Pakistani to complete a solo motorcycle loop across the United States
Facebook publication covering the historic solo USA loop.
202607 — 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