Seven contestants embarked on a 40-day, 4,000 km trek across India on bikes provided by the sponsor, Hero Honda.
The first season featured seven participants who would set the blueprint for future contestants:
"Why did you come to Roadies? ... (a) Recognition, (b) Money, (c) None." Why These Papers Are Considered "Useful"
Rannvijay Singha , who later became the face of the franchise.
Contestants were given a mere ₹500 per day to manage all their meals and expenses.
"What is the difference between living and existing?"
While Rannvijay Singha is often cited as the winner, the season was technically a journey where anyone who finished received the grand prize: a Karizma bike. There was no single champion crowned at the end; instead, the success was reaching the destination. The Original Roadies
Creators used the forms to find "real" individuals, encouraging honesty as the questions were designed to reveal true character.
The original, raw, and unscripted nature of Season 1, intended for "nation-building," required deep-dive questions.