FIVE WOMEN’S STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO START CYCLING
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MY CYCLING JOURNEY: PEDALLING THROUGH CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
As I sit down to reflect on my cycling journey, I am filled with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and gratitude. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a remarkable journey of over 17,000 kms, with numerous milestones and achievements along the way.
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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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TURNING DISABILITY INTO DESTINY: MY JOURNEY TO PARALYMPIC GOLD
Like every other kid I rode my bike when I was growing up. It was a way to escape the house and venture out to places around the neighbourhood. But it didn’t really lead to anything just a lot of fun.
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5 CITY BIKES RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN IN INDIA
City bikes are a great way for kick starting your cycling journey. And if you are someone who’s looking for a reliable and stylish city bike to navigate India’s bustling streets then this blog is for you.
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STORY OF BONNIE TU – THE LEGEND WHO FOUNDED LIV CYCLING
‘BONNIE’ is a documentary film about Bonnie Tu who founded the Liv Cycling brand fully dedicated to women. Bonnie Tu is working with Giant group since 1979 and currently the Chairperson of the Giant group. She is called the ‘God Mother of Female Cycling’ and sometimes, jokingly, a ‘Trouble Maker’.
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APARNA VINOD’S CAMPAIGN “PEDAL FOR THE PLANET” AIMS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE
Aparna Vinod isn’t your average cyclist. While many take to two wheels for recreation or sport, Aparna sees her bicycle as a tool for change. Her ongoing campaign, aptly named “Pedal for the Planet,” is more than just a bike tour; it’s a movement inspiring individuals and communities to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one pedal stroke at a time.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND CANCER AWARENESS RIDE 2023
It was an honour and a privilege to be invited to cover the annual international women’s day celebration and cancer awareness ride by ‘The Cyclistas’ a cycling community in Mumbai.
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THE FORCE WITHIN AND FINDING YOUR INNER GOLD
The Force Within – From Police officer to Paralympian is a book based on the life story of Carol Cooke from Australia. I had the privilege to publish her interview on this blog in July 2019 and you can read more about her in this post – In Conversation with Carol Cooke
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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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