In Conversation with David Kumar, an incredible mountain biker from Shimla. David recently won MTB Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, after getting side tracked for 2.5 years due to injury. He talks about the trials & tribulations of his tumultuous journey with injury to return to the top step of the…
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Kalyan Cyclist Foundation organised MTB Rayate 2022, the third edition of this race, we at CyclingMonks.com are stoked to have partnered in these cool shenanigans! Cycling has been getting popular around the country, with many new riders taking up cycling as a lifestyle and a means of getting fit. Mountain…
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Race Report from the FootHills MTB Challenge 2022 held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and organised by Team AdvenThrill in partnership with CyclingMonks.com The FootHills MTB Challenge 2022 was the second iteration of this Dehradun race. It is held in memory of Late Tanishk Chaudhary, who lost his life after being hit…
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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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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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The 2021 Indian Downhill Championship saw 29 boys and 1 girl race their way to the bottom in Alandi, Maharashtra. A Race Report… The MTB Cross Country racing was not the only action at the 2021 MTB National Championships. For the last half decade, there has also been a niche…
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In-depth Race Report from the 2021 MTB National Championships held in Alandi, Maharashtra between the 29th to 31st October. The hot and arid air of post-monsoon Maharashtra welcomed Indian racers to the 2021 MTB National Championships. On this occasion in Alandi, Pune. The 18th iteration set a new record with…
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Race Report from the Grey Ghost MTB Challenge 2021 which was held on 11th July in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh… On a gorgeous overcast Sunday in Lahaul Valley, 120 boys and girls lined up to race up and down those rugged mountains. As the clock struck 8, the Grey Ghost MTB…
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