My Bike Tours Mumbai To Goa: February 2024 550 kilometers. 9 days. 8 ferries. 5 districts. 2 states. 1 incredible region: the Konkan. After the high-altitude madness of the Himalayas, I thought I was ready for a different kind of challenge. Life, like a relentless climb, threw a lot my way – COVID lockdown, and then just a really
My Bike Tours Manali to Leh: August 2019 They say the Manali to Leh cycling trip is tough. They don't tell you it's 10x tougher than your wildest imagination. It demands everything – mental grit, physical endurance, and a healthy dose of stubbornness. I just finished it last month, and honestly, I'm still
Cycling Around Bangalore Chikka Tirupathi Chikka Tirupathi is a popular cycling route in Bangalore. It's also quite close to my home. I've ridden this route many times. You won't find much traffic on this road; it's mostly cycling through villages. The destination is a well-known temple. You
Cycling Around Bangalore Muthyala Maduvu Falls I set out early, 6:30 AM, for Muthyala Maduvu, about 40km from Bangalore. Good distance, not too long, not too short. On my road bike, it was an easy ride. Kept a good pace, reached the spot in about two hours. Once there, I couldn't find the
Cycling Around Bangalore Gunjur Trails This time, I decided to mix things up and ride with a group, even brought a friend along. We headed out to Gunjur, exploring some relatively unknown paths. It was a cool experience, cycling through small villages, away from the usual routes. The ride had its unique moments. We stopped
Cycling Sustainable Transport: Six months of cycling to work in Bangalore I’ve cycled to work for the last six months in Bangalore, except when I was sick or have an important meeting to attend. I’ve lost six…
Cycling Around Bangalore Muthanallur Lake We started early for Muthanallur Lake. Tagged along with a friend this time. The ride there is mostly flat, and there's relatively less traffic. It's a pretty easy route. It's a great spot for birdwatching, with plenty of feathered friends flitting about. We spent
Cycling Around Bangalore Devarayanadurga I joined a group called Pedal in Tandem for a ride to Devarayanadurga. Never heard of the place before, but I thought climbing a hill would be interesting this time. The good thing about this group is they transfer your bicycles to the starting point. That means you skip all
