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    Kochi to Munnar: Of Tea and Toddy!

    A travel tale of cycling from Kochi to Munnar with a bikepacking setup. From the coast on the Arabian Sea to tea gardens in the Western Ghats. “Where is it raining?”“Everywhere!”“I mean, where is it not raining?”“Oooo, the Western Ghats seem to be dry(ish)” And with that bit of expert-level…

    Avinash 05/01/2026 1 Comment
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    Ashtavinayak Cycling with a Valiant Father-Son Duo

    Read this incredible Ashtavinayak Cycling journey with an adventurous father-son duo of Sunil and Shriram Khandbahale. How their cycling pilgrimage became a journey of hope, faith, and connection. In a world racing at the speed of Wi-Fi, sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down, to feel the…

    Sunil Khandbahale 17/10/2025 1 Comment
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    Faisal Qadir’s Himalayan Ultra Cycling Triumph…

    We are in conversation with Faisal Qadir after his Himalayan Ultra Cycling win. He’s possibly the only person to have completed ultra bicycle rides and ultra runs in the lofty environ of Ladakh. He tells us about winning in cycling, the Ladakhi cycling and running culture and how he used…

    Avinash 15/09/2025 No Comments
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    Beyond the Finish Line: Racing 5300 km with Jai Arumugam!

    We race the TransAm with Jai Arumugam, as we go on a 5300 km adventure of a lifetime. He talks about his prior experience of racing, training, nutrition, technical preparation and more… “If there’s one reason I want this to go public, it is just to send one message to…

    Avinash 04/08/2025 No Comments
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    Humrahi: A Teen’s Voice for a Greener India

    Humrahi sung by Shahana Shome is a song dedicated to Indian cycling. We chat with Dola about the concept and idea behind this inspiring number. Humrahi by Shahana In a refreshing blend of youthful talent and a powerful environmental message, a new song titled “Humrahi” is pedalling its way into…

    Avinash 26/07/2025 No Comments
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Buying the Best Bicycle Air Pump in India

Avinash 09/06/2025 No Comments

A Guide To Cycling Through Spiti

Avinash 02/04/2025 9 Comments

Start your cycle life, injury free!

Avinash 15/03/2025 5 Comments

Through the Indian Monsoons: One Pedal Stroke at a Time!

Avinash 12/06/2024 No Comments

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    Humrahi: A Teen’s Voice for a Greener India

    Avinash 26/07/2025 No Comments
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    CyclingMonks Jersey in Frozen Lahaul

    Avinash 07/04/2022 No Comments
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    World Bicycle Day 2021

    Avinash 03/06/2021 6 Comments
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    Uttarakhand: Elation in Elevation

    Avinash 03/04/2021 No Comments
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    Blitzing through Shimla with Ashish Sherpa

    Avinash 20/07/2020 1 Comment
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    Part Drei: Mumbai to Kanpur

    Avinash 04/07/2020 No Comments

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On the road repairs that every cyclist should know

Avinash 28/01/2019 6 Comments commutingguiderepairtravel

Worried about breakdowns when riding far from home? Here’s 10 on-the-road repairs that every cyclist should know! There are cyclists who worry about travelling too far from home. Why? Because they don’t know a spanner from a hammer! If you are one of them, fret not, learning these 10 basic…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 34: Khaltsi to Nimmu

Avinash 23/01/2019 3 Comments ladakhmtbtravel

On the 34th day we rode on the boring Srinagar-Leh highway from Khaltsi to Nimmu with scenic views. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon! Day 34 Khaltsi to Nimmu We were…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 33: Garkone to Khaltsi

Avinash 21/01/2019 5 Comments mtbtravel

On the 33rd day we rode parallel to the Indo-Pak border following the Indus River from Garkone to Khaltsi. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon! Day 33 Garkone to Khaltsi I…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 31 & 32: Kargil to Garkone

Avinash 17/01/2019 4 Comments mtbtravel

A month after riding we took the day off in Kargil and then headed up the amusingly named Hamboting La, as we rode from Kargil to Garkone. This was part of our 90 day cycle ride in the Himalayas covering, Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri,…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 30: Parkachik to Kargil

Avinash 15/01/2019 3 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

Day 30 Parkachik to Kargil On the 30th day we rode from Parkachik to Kargil clocking over 80 km as we crossed the scenic Suru Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 29: Rangdum to Parkachik

Avinash 14/01/2019 5 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 29th day we rode from Rangdum to Parkachik as we moved away from Zanskar Valley and towards Kargil. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon. Day 29 Rangdum to Parkachik…

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Buying a cycle online. Good, bad, makes no difference?

Avinash 12/01/2019 2 Comments guideonlinepurchaseservice

Click a couple of buttons on your computer today and have a new bike parked outside your doorstep a few days later. It feels good to buy a cycle with minimal effort online. But is there really no effort involved? With online purchases increasing manifold, is buying a cycle online…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 28: Abran to Rangdum

Avinash 09/01/2019 2 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 28th day we rode from our camping spot near Abran to Rangdum over Penzi La in Zanskar Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanksar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon. Day 28 Abran to Rangdum…

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