I MET TWO FOREIGNERS CYCLING IN INDIA AND THEY LOVE OUR COUNTRY
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FROM CALICUT TO SOMNATH – MY SOLO CYCLING ODYSSEY
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 fully drained power bank, a phone with less than 70% battery- life, no sleep and poor breakfast, I had to ride from Kunkeshwar to Ratnagiri. Pedal For The Planet turned out to be a process to accustom to the uncertainty of life!
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DON’T GET INTO CYCLING, IT’S AN EXPENSIVE SPORT!
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?
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CYCLING IN VIETNAM
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.
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BUDDHA UNCLE IS CYCLING ALL INDIA TO SAVE ENVIRONMENT
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.
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CYCLING IN NETTETAL, GERMANY
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.
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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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CYCLING IN GOA – FROM SANGOLDA TO CHORAO ISLAND
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.
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THE LIMEY PROJECT – BOOK REVIEW
‘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.
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EXTREME ATHLETE ‘JONAS DEICHMANN’ ATTEMPTS TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE WORLD
