Why are foreigners choosing India as a cycling destination? We don’t have the requisite cycling infrastructure and safety is a critical issue. ‘Our weather and road conditions are not suited for cycling’ is what most local citizens say as the main reason for not cycling. Then how is it different for tourists from abroad? I have attempted to answer some […]
My target for the day was 50 miles. The previous night was terrific. A storm had passed, and the beach house where I had stayed was rattling for almost half an hour. I tried to sail through the darkness as mosquitoes took over my room. Water supply had ceased, and even a shower in the morning was impossible. With a […]
Premium bikes, curated tours abroad, costly gear and constant urge to upgrade, makes cycling an expensive activity. ‘Don’t get into cycling, it’s a trap’, warn experts. It’s as addictive as cocaine and twice as expensive…goodness gracious! Am I quitting after reading this?
Six Cyclists and one epic journey! Welcome to my blog that captures our fascinating experience of cycling in Vietnam in February 2024. This article is all about my personal encounter with the magical and natural beauty of Vietnam on two-wheels with my cycling friends from Mumbai. It will give you a mesmerizing virtual tour of the beautiful country of Vietnam.
47-year-old Omesh Bhagat aka Buddha Uncle is on a all India cycling tour with a message to save the environment. He started his journey on 5th May 2023 from Faridabad and has pedaled 13000 kms so far. He plans to cover the whole of south India before moving back to the Northern region where he belongs.
Nettetal is a small town situated at the border of Germany and Netherlands. It has scenic cycle routes that pass through the rivers, farms, and forests. The trails are well marked with signboards and easier to navigate the routes which are a mix of bitumen and gravel. I cycled in Nettetal with my friend Stefan Voormans in June 2023.
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.
Recently I traveled to Goa for an annual sales conference with my company. This was the first physical meet for all the employees after a gap of two and a half years.
‘The Limey Project’ is about an epic cycling adventure by two British men ‘Bone and Killer’ (fictitious names) from Dorset, England. In 2004, they took an ambitious journey spanning four months from Seattle to Miami, covering 5000 miles to raise money for cancer research.
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.
