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    Ooty: The Never-ending Staircase to Heaven…

    The final in the trilogy of Cycling in the Western Ghats. This one goes Cycling to Ooty, after we descend from Kodaikanal and once again start climbing from Mettupalayam. First we rode from Kochi to Munnar, then we cycled to Kodaikanal. Me: On a scale of 10, how difficult is…

    Avinash 21/07/2026 2 Comments
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    Pull out your Credit Cards. Here’s a list of Online Cycling Stores in India!

    Whether we like it or not, the world has gone digital. More and more Indians are buying stuff online; from electronics, to jewellery, to medicines, to vegetables! How then can cyclists be left behind in this shopping spree. To help you max out your credit card, we have put together…

    Avinash 25/06/2026 6 Comments
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    Hampi: The Long Way ’round

    We go the long way around on our Hampi Bicycle Tour, experiencing the magnificence of Hampi’s archaeology and natural beauty… Bolder Than the Boulder! As we pedalled away from Hosapete, in every direction we looked, the landscape was a surreal, prehistoric playground of giant granite monoliths. Red earth, brown rocks,…

    Avinash 12/06/2026 2 Comments
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    Kodaikanal: Climbing the Wall!

    The second part of the three hill odyssey as we go cycling to Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu from Munnar in Kerala. A friend had asked me and as we pedalled away from Munnar his question popped in my head. In every direction we looked the rolling hills were covered with…

    Avinash 28/01/2026 1 Comment
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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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Pull out your Credit Cards. Here’s a list of Online Cycling Stores in India!

Avinash 25/06/2026 6 Comments

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

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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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BikePacking vs Pannier Setup: Which is Better?

Avinash 17/04/2022 6 Comments guidetouringtravel

A quick guide to help the new tourer choose between a bikepacking or pannier setup. What works better for you? Touring on a bicycle is one of the most rewarding two-wheeled experiences that one can have. You get to see the countryside at your own sweet pace. You end up…

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CyclingMonks Jersey in Frozen Lahaul

Avinash 07/04/2022 No Comments himachalhimalayaslahaulmtbtravel

The #CyclingMonks team headed for a ride in the FROZEN world of Lahaul on our bicycles.The icing on the cake was wearing the NEW CyclingMonks jersey as we climbed these big mountains. The cherry on top was being the first peeps to be allowed on this road this summer. View…

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Book Review: Cycling At The Speed Of Life

Avinash 25/02/2022 3 Comments book reviewRandonneuringreview

A review of the E-book, Cycling at the Speed of Life by Chris Bolton, in which he writes about long distance cycling and LEL 2017. Title: Cycling At The Speed Of LifeAuthor: Chris BoltonPages: 111Type: E-BookBuy: Amazon The title, ‘Cycling at the Speed of Life’, is deep. Almost as deep…

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Guide

Yoga for Cyclists: Strength & Flexibility

Avinash 16/02/2022 1 Comment guideracingtraining

Yoga for cyclists is incredible for improving your strength and flexibility on the saddle. Here’s the how, why and what to start stretching! What’s your favourite position? No matter whether you like road cycling, MTB or Time Trialing. Chances are that you end up spending a lot of time in…

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Shimla’s Trails with Himalayan Ninja!

Himalayan Ninja 11/02/2022 3 Comments guidehimachalmtbmtb shimlatravel

Wondering where your next mountain bike getaway can be? Look no further, as Himalayan Ninja gives options of Cycling in Shimla … One of the best ways to explore different corners of the world is on the saddle of a bicycle. For cyclists residing in North Indian cities, the Himalayas…

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Indian Cycling’s Golden Girl: Pranita Soman

Avinash 21/01/2022 No Comments mtbnationalsraceracingroad race

In Conversation with Pranita Soman, the first Indian Cyclist to win GOLD in both MTB and Road National Championships in the same year! Athletes sacrifice a lot to be at the top of their sport. Life is focussed only on one thing, to train and perform on THE day. It…

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Everesting is NOW Kid’s Play!

Avinash 11/01/2022 3 Comments alibagalibag cycling clubenduranceeverestingRandonneuring

NO it isn’t… But 2 youngsters from Alibag, would have you believe it, as they successfully completed their Full Everesting Attempt. Meet 15-year-old Satvik Raikar and 16-year-old Amey Vaje, who together went Everesting in December. But they were not the only two young guns, as they were joined by 13-year-old,…

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Racing

Photo Feature: Trackside in Jaipur by Jonas

Jonas Spinoy 05/01/2022 1 Comment jaipurnationalstrack cycling

Photo Feature of the 2021 Track Nationals by Jonas Spinoy, as he spent his time trackside which were held in Jaipur, Rajasthan in December… Jonas shares a bunch of memories captured through his lens, from what he describes as gladiators in a Roman Arena! My love for tracks started in…

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