We go cycling up Mana Pass, Niti Pass, and Barahoti in Uttarakhand, along the Indo-China border with Shivangee Rana… Most of us grew up listening to tales of yore from our parents and grandparents. We would sit wide-eyed in amazement as we heard stories of a time, which are unfathomable.…
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London Edinburgh London 2022 was a randonnée event in the United Kingdom organised by Audax UK. We speak to some of our friends from India to hear their experiences of riding this 1500+ km route! Grab a big mug of coffee (or other beverage of choice) and read the shenanigans…
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In Conversation with Milind Tambe, a Navy Veteran, who did the Indian Coastal Cycling expedition & then rode to Khardung La with friend and fellow cyclist, Shriram Kondhawekar… On the 5700 km coastal journey and 500 km mountain journey, Milind had a strong partner in crime in the form of…
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We go Cycling in Tirthan Valley with Mahathi and Archishman, as the duo take their mountain bikes and explore this corner of Himachal Pradesh this summer… Mahathi & Archishman go to Tirthan! Mahathi and Archishman first met in Chennai many years ago as they were doing their engineering in the…
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Apidura Backcountry Review, where we use the 9 litre handlebar bag, 11 litre saddle pack and food pouch on the backroads of India… We got our hands on a bunch of bags from Apidura to use. These bags are from the Backcountry series of the London based bicycle luggage manufacturer.…
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Wondering how to go Cycling in Indian Summer conditions? Most of India faces extreme summers and you need to know this to cycle safely here! Ignoring the heat can be uncomfortable at best and lethal at worst… Cover Photo: Sajid Padinjare Peediyekkal Location: Aravakurichi at the 1200 LRM of God’s…
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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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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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