TWO FRIENDS SET A RECORD IN TANDEM CYCLING TO UMLING LA

TWO FRIENDS SET A RECORD IN TANDEM CYCLING TO UMLING LA

46-year-old Bangalore resident Meera Velankar, and 26-year-old Varanasi resident Utkarsh Verma have created a new record in tandem cycling. The Indian duo are the first in this mixed age category to summit Umling La on a tandem bicycle, which is the highest motorable pass in the world.

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THE BICYCLE DIARIES – BOOK REVIEW

THE BICYCLE DIARIES – BOOK REVIEW

‘The Bicycle Diaries’ is a fabulous piece of research work done in tracing the history of India Cycling by a retired journalist couple Anoop Babani and Savia Viegas. Post retirement, the Mumbai duo settled in Goa in 2005 and started pedaling for recreation and soaking in the solitary lanes of Goa. The idea of writing a book struck when Anoop had a tragic fall and was advised rest for several weeks. This period of inactivity turned their attention towards reading. Subsequently, their interest advanced into a deeper investigation on Indian Cycling, thus, ‘The Bicycle Diaries’ was constituted.

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‘CAPE TO CAPE’ A CYCLING DOCUMENTARY

‘CAPE TO CAPE’ A CYCLING DOCUMENTARY

I first heard Jonas Deichmann, an ultra-cyclist and extreme adventurer speak at the ‘Digital World Bike’ virtual cycling conference held in 2020 during the global shutdown. And just few days ago, he posted an update on his facebook page ‘Jonas Deichmann Adventures’ about his appointment as the new brand ambassador for ‘meetyoo conferencing’, the same digital events company which had organised Digital World Bike. That’s a remarkable progress!

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EXTREME ATHLETE ‘JONAS DEICHMANN’ ATTEMPTS TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE WORLD

EXTREME ATHLETE ‘JONAS DEICHMANN’ ATTEMPTS TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE WORLD

The German adventurer and extreme sportsman Jonas Deichmann has started his next record-breaking challenge – the longest triathlon, from Munich around the world to Munich. During his journey, he will cover the distance of 120 Ironman’s with a minimal CO2 footprint.

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PLANNING TO BUY A NEW BICYCLE? JAMIS BIKES MIGHT BE A GREAT CHOICE

PLANNING TO BUY A NEW BICYCLE? JAMIS BIKES MIGHT BE A GREAT CHOICE

Cycling in Mumbai City has picked up momentum as more people are seen taking advantage of the empty streets.

If you are determined to make cycling a lifestyle, then this is the right time to quit your inhibitions and commit yourself into urban biking culture.

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