This Diwali, as Cycling Monks turns 1 year old, we want to share this awe-inspiring story of an incredible cyclist… 6 months ago, Victor Sangale got in touch, he was looking to buy a new cycle and needed advice. But Victor is no ordinary cyclist, he had fought multiple bouts…
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We review the BTwin Bike Transport Bag in India and see how capable is this Decathlon bag to transport your bicycle by car, flight, train and bus… BTwin Bike Transport Bag The BTwin Bike Transport bag is a budget option for transporting your cycle safely. It is available for purchase…
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We ride the Scott Speedster Gravel 10 and see how good (or not!) is it for cycling in all-round Indian conditions. Does it fit the bill of a ‘one bike to do it all’? For far too long, Indians getting into cycling have been led astray at the time of…
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The 85th and 86th days of cycling in the Himalayas saw the ride progressing from Banyani to Chirbhatiya and Adibadri in the Garhwal area of Uttarakhand. This was part of the 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and…
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Race Report from La La Land Ultra: A self-supported ultra distance cycle race which started in Manali and went all the way till Turtuk covering 700 km! This first of its kind race had an average altitude of 13000 ft. and crossed multiple 18000 ft. high passes… La La Land…
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A journey from Manali to Uttarkashi by bus, visiting Nelang Valley by car and then finally cycling out of Uttarkashi. These ten days were filled with lots of food and banter! Cycling in the Himalayas! You can read the blogs of cycling till Manali in the first 73 days: Spiti,…
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In Conversation with Rahul Garg, the man behind Mad Over Biking. A cycling community which has been regularly organising road races in Delhi! He talks us through the challenges, joy and excitement of organising such races. What do you do once you have bought an ultra-cool carbon roadbike, fitted it…
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Mumbai’s first dirt pump track championship was held at GHV Endeavor Trail on 9th of June. The first iteration saw top Indian talent participating in the event. Mumbai’s First Dirt Pump Track Championship at GHV Endeavor Trail A pump track is just like a hand pump, which requires a ridiculous…
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