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Week 125 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 23rd October 2022.
Club Stats. 2482 members collectively rode 109013 km in 3156 rides, climbing 604463 metres in 5129 hours!
The number of members are up by 10 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 258 km during the week!
There were 9 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
2 rode 600s, 2 rode 400s, 21 rode at least a 200.
59 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 12 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
9 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Utkarsh Verma from Uttar Pradesh was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1013 km.
In second place is Gajendra Dutta Mishra from Uttar Pradesh who rode 874 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Samad Hanbal from Karnataka. He rode 816 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten easier this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride just 182+ km…
Vandana Dhavate from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 704 km. She is 9th overall.
Next up is Malika Kalra from Chandigarh. Who rode an impressive 457 km. She is 17th overall.
Third is Rutu Bhamare from Maharashtra who rode 337 km. She is 50th overall.
There are 11 women in the top 100 this week, 5 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some long rides coming in from around the country!
Top spot goes to Tenny V from Kerala for the longest ride. He did a 621 km long ride!
Next up is Prajod Sunny from Kerala having done a 600 km long ride.
Third is Atchut Yalavarthi from Telangana, who did a 415 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 59 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace. The top 2 remained unchanged!
Fastest of the lot is Mayank Tripathi from Canada who averaged an incredible 42.1 kmph over the week! He was first last week.
Second fastest for the week is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 38.2 kmph. He was second last week as well.
Third is Kabir Rachure from Maharashtra averaging 35.6 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Mizoram. Again!
Climber of the week is RJ Mesak from Mizoram having climbed 10548 metres. He was first last week as well.
Second is Jaideep Singh Kandari from Uttarakhand who climbed 7042 metres.
Third is Samad Hanbal from Karnataka, who climbed 6390 metres during the week.
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Week 124 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 16th October 2022.
Club Stats. 2472 members collectively rode 106067 km in 3122 rides, climbing 570565 metres in 5004 hours!
The number of members are up by 18 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride less. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all down.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 276 km during the week!
There were 16 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
5 rode 1000s, 7 rode 600s, 32 rode at least a 200.
56 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 26 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
16 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Anand from Karnataka was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1235 km.
In second place is Prathap Pandian from Tamil Nadu who rode 1073 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Sanjaykanth N from Karnataka. He rode 1042 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten easier this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride just 158+ km…
Miruthula Gopu from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 433 km. She is 33rd overall.
Next up is Jui Inamdar from Maharashtra. Who rode an impressive 354 km. She is 53rdh overall.
Third is Vaishali Pawar from Maharashtra who rode 281 km. She is 95th overall.
There are 6 women in the top 100 this week, 3 less than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some long rides coming in from around the country!
Top spot goes to Sanjaykanth N from Karnataka for the longest ride. He did a 1013 km long ride!
Next up is Murali Iyer from Karnataka having done a 1012 km long ride.
Third is Natesh Muthanna from Karnataka, who did a 1011 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 56 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace. The top 2 switched positions!
Fastest of the lot is Mayank Tripathi from Canada who averaged an incredible 39.9 kmph over the week! He was second last week.
Second fastest for the week is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 38.3 kmph. He was first last week.
Third is Rayhan Dastur from Tamil Nadu averaging 37.9 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Mizoram! As the top 2 switched places…
Climber of the week is RJ Mesak from Mizoram having climbed 13253 metres. He was second last week.
Second is Vivek Deshmukh from Maharashtra who climbed 8494 metres.
Third is The Fit Biker from West Bengal, who climbed 7689 metres during the week.
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Week 123 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 9th October 2022.
Club Stats. 2454 members collectively rode 117609 km in 3238 rides, climbing 633,188 metres in 5542 hours!
The number of members are up by 7 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all flat.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 279 km during the week!
There were 6 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
5 rode 600s, 9 rode 400s, 6 rode 300s, 48 rode at least a 200.
58 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 13 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
6 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Atchut Yalavarthi from Telangana was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1215 km.
In second place is Ravishashtri from Uttar Pradesh who rode 1007 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Mrudul K from Kerala. He rode 993 km. He was third last week as well.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 178+ km…
Navalpreet Kaur from Uttar Pradesh was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 683 km. She is 7th overall.
Next up is Swati Sablok from Maharashtra. Who rode an impressive 336 km. She is 68th overall.
Third is Lena Elizabeth Korah from Kerala who rode 301 km. She is 86th overall.
There are 9 women in the top 100 this week, 10 less than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some long rides coming in from around the country!
Top spot goes to Atchut Yalavarthi from Telangana for the longest ride. He did a 669 km long ride!
Next up is Ravishashtri from Uttar Pradesh having done a 646 km long ride.
Third is Navalpreet Kaur from Uttar Pradesh, who did a 613 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 58 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 39 kmph over the week! He was second last week.
Second fastest for the week is Mayank Tripathi from Canada whose weekly average is a fantastic 37.2 kmph. He was third last week.
Third is Yajat Gulati from Delhi averaging 36.5 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Maharashtra!
Climber of the week is Vivek Deshmukh from Maharashtra having climbed 8762 metres. He was third last week.
Second is RJ Mesak from Mizoram who climbed 6989 metres.
Third is Harsh Tomar from Jammu & Kashmir, who climbed 6229 metres during the week.
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Week 122 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 2nd October 2022.
Club Stats. 2447 members collectively rode 117505 km in 3262 rides, climbing 621478 metres in 5513 hours!
The number of members are up by 15 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 287 km during the week!
There were 5 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
2 rode 600s, 10 rode 400s, 3 rode 300s, 35 rode at least a 200.
60 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 12 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
5 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Rupesh Bali from Chandigarh was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 970 km.
In second place is Shun Athi from Tamil Nadu who rode 861 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Mrudul K from Kerala. He rode 793 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 226+ km…
Nithya R from Karnataka was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 602 km. She is 10th overall.
Next up is Shravya Pare from Karnataka. Who rode an impressive 541 km. She is 14th overall.
Third is Rajikrishna R Nair from Maharashtra who rode 501 km. She is 18th overall.
There are 19 women in the top 100 this week, 6 more than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Some long rides coming in from around the country!
Top spot goes to Jomon CD from Kerala for the longest ride. He did a 620 km long ride!
Next up is Nithya R from Karnataka having done a 602 km long ride.
Third is Murali Iyer from Karnataka, who did a 525 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 60 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Ravishankar from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 37.5 kmph over the week!
Second fastest for the week is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 37.4 kmph.
Third is Mayank Tripathi from Canada averaging 36.7 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Mizoram, again!
Climber of the week is Dintlunga H from Mizoram having climbed 6162 metres.
Second is Shravya Pare from Karnataka who climbed 6088 metres.
Third is Vivek Deshmukh from Maharashtra, who climbed 5878 metres during the week.
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Week 121 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 25th September 2022.
Club Stats. 2432 members collectively rode 103724 km in 3016 rides, climbing 539902 metres in 4847 hours!
The number of members are up by 22 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 273 km during the week!
There were 8 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
2 rode 1000s, 4 rode 600s, 11 rode 400s, 6 rode 300s, 28 rode at least a 200.
53 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 11 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
8 riders averaged more than 100 km a day. Tamil Nadu wiped the top spots! Top spot goes to a lady, very cool…
Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts. She rode an incredible 1055 km.
In second place is Dhananjai from Tamil Nadu who rode 1007 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Suresh V from Tamil Nadu. He rode 973 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 166+ km…
Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 1055 km. She is 1st overall.
Next up is Navalpreet Kaur from Uttar Pradesh. Who rode an impressive 442 km. She is 28th overall.
Third is Uttara Ramkumar from Telangana who rode 373 km. She is 47th overall.
There are 13 women in the top 100 this week, 1 less than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Again Tamil Nadu swept the board for the second consecutive week!
Top spot goes to Naazia Farhein from Tamil Nadu for the longest ride. She did a 1000.9 km long ride!
Next up is Dhananjai from Tamil Nadu having done a 1000.5 km long ride.
Third is Suresh V from Tamil Nadu, who did a 973 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 53 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Michael Joseph from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 39.7 kmph over the week!
Second fastest for the week is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 39.6 kmph.
Third is Sanjeev Ramki from Tamil Nadu averaging 38.4 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to Mizoram, clean sweep!
Climber of the week is Dintlunga H from Mizoram having climbed 7485 metres.
Second is Freddy Sailo from Mizoram who climbed 7267 metres.
Third is RJ Mesak from Mizoram, who climbed 5570 metres during the week.
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Week 120 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 18th September 2022.
Club Stats. 2410 members collectively rode 105725 km in 2855 rides, climbing 528720 metres in 4848 hours!
The number of members are up by 15 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all up.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 241 km during the week!
There were 12 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
6 rode 1200s, 2 rode 1000s, 1 rode a 600, 6 rode 400s, 6 rode 300s, 33 rode at least a 200.
48 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 14 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
12 riders averaged more than 100 km a day. Tamil Nadu wiped the board clean!
Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1292.9 km.
In second place is Arun A from Tamil Nadu who rode 1292.6 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Kalees Waran from Tamil Nadu. He rode 1262 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 175+ km…
Vandana Dhavate from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 1224 km. She is 4th overall.
Next up is Malika Kalra from Chandigarh. Who rode an impressive 313 km. She is 57th overall.
Third is Swati Sablok from Maharashtra who rode 304 km. She is 61st overall.
There are 14 women in the top 100 this week, 3 less than last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Again Tamil Nadu swept the board!
Top spot goes to Arun A from Tamil Nadu for the longest ride. He did a 1218.9 km long ride!
Next up is Arun Kumar from Tamil Nadu having done a 1218.6 km long ride.
Third is Kalees Waran from Tamil Nadu, who did a 1218.6 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 48 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Hemings from Karnataka who averaged an incredible 37.5 kmph over the week!
Second fastest for the week is Shrey Agarwal from Delhi whose weekly average is a fantastic 34.8 kmph. He was third last week.
Third is Ravishankar Natesan from Tamil Nadu averaging 34.5 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Mizoram!
Climber of the week is RJ Mesak from Mizoram having climbed 10392 metres. He was third last week.
Second is Bhandari G from Uttarakhand who climbed 5766 metres.
Third is Rupesh Bali from Chandigarh, who climbed 5411 metres during the week.
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Week 119 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 11th September 2022.
Club Stats. 2395 members collectively rode 94117 km in 2849 rides, climbing 494266 metres in 4450 hours!
The number of members are up by 8 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride less. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all down.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 246 km during the week!
There were 5 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
5 rode 600s, 3 rode 400s, 5 rode 300s, 25 rode at least a 200.
56 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 10 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
5 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Jineesh Kumar from USA was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 1266 km.
In second place is Rupesh Bali from Chandigarh who rode 1083 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Deepak Sooraj from Tamil Nadu. He rode 836 km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 203+ km…
Meghana Ghatge from Gujarat was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 654 km. She is 9th overall.
Next up is Lorraine D’Costa from Kerala. Who rode an impressive 438 km. She is 23rd overall. She was second last week as well.
Third is Jui Inamdar from Maharashtra who rode 355 km. She is 43rd overall.
There are 17 women in the top 100 this week, same as last two weeks.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Top spot goes to Jineesh Kumar from Tamil Nadu for the longest ride. He did a 1213 km long ride!
Next up is Atharv Kamavisdar from Madhya Pradesh having done a 608 km long ride.
Third is Meghana Ghatge from Gujarat, who did a 602 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 56 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 39 kmph over the week! He was first last week.
Second fastest for the week is Sanjeev Ramki from Tamil Nadu whose weekly average is a fantastic 35.1 kmph.
Third is Shrey Agarwal from Delhi averaging 34.7 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the USA!
Climber of the week is Jineesh Kumar from USA having climbed 8022 metres.
Second is Anil Gurung from Uttarakhand who climbed 6872 metres.
Third is RJ Mesak from Mizoram, who climbed 5986 metres during the week.
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Week 118 update of the Cycling Monks Strava Group. Week ending 4th September 2022.
Club Stats. 2387 members collectively rode 114265 km in 2928 rides, climbing 561861 metres in 5281 hours!The number of members are up by 15 as compared to last week. The week saw everyone collectively ride more or less the same. With total distance, elevation gained, number of rides and time spent on the saddle were all constant.
To be in the top 100, you needed to ride minimum 274 km during the week!
There were 8 who averaged more than 100 km a day!
12 rode 600s, 7 rode 400s, 7 rode 300s, 34 rode at least a 200.
49 averaged above 30 kmph for the week. 9 climbed more than 4000 metres… Incredible riding by everyone.
Kudos to all the riders who have been working hard on their saddles…
Leaderboard: Overall
8 riders averaged more than 100 km a day.
Rupesh Bali from Chandigarh was top of the charts. He rode an incredible 940 km. He was second last week.
In second place is Prathap Pandian from Tamil Nadu who rode 881 km in the week.
Third spot is taken by Jein Varghese from Kerala. He rode 763km.
Leaderboard: Women
The women’s leaderboard has gotten more competitive this week. To be in the top 10, you needed to ride 238+ km…
Vandana Dhavate from Telangana was top of the charts this week. Riding an incredible 617 km. She is 19th overall.
Next up is Lorraine D’Costa from Kerala. Who rode an impressive 601 km. She is 24th overall.
Third is Hema Dhakad from Madhya Pradesh who rode 419 km. She is 47th overall.
There are 17 women in the top 100 this week, same as last week.
Leaderboard: Longest Ride
Top spot goes to Reneav from Tamil Nadu for the longest ride. He did a 623 km long ride!
Next up is Ganesh R from Karnataka having done a 614 km long ride.
Third is Suresh V from Tamil Nadu, who did a 607 km long ride.
Leaderboard: Fastest
The top 49 have been riding at a seriously impressive pace.
Fastest of the lot is Ashwin Govindasamy from Tamil Nadu who averaged an incredible 38.9 kmph over the week! He was third last week.
Second fastest for the week is Kabir Rachure from Maharashtra whose weekly average is a fantastic 38.9 kmph. He was first last week.
Third is Hemings from Karnataka averaging 37.5 kmph over the week.
Leaderboard: Queen/ King of the Mountain
The climbing leaderboard went to the Himalayas!
Climber of the week is Anil Gurung from Uttarakhand having climbed 10348 metres.
Second is RJ Mesak from Mizoram who climbed 6560 metres.
Third is Risham from Kerala, who climbed 5970 metres during the week.
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Gurushikhar Challenge
A bicycle race which is organised by Indian Cycle Club in Mehsana, Gujarat. The club has been around for more than a decade and have been actively promoting cycling in their town.
This is one of the toughest races in Gujarat. The race starts in Mehsana, Gujarat and goes all the way till Gurushikhar in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. So far there have been two editions of this race and a third in the pipeline.
Total distance for the race is 180 km, with the last 35 km is a climb, in which you gain 1600 metres.
You can check out more about this race on the Indian Cycle Club Website.
Contributed by: Samar Patel
