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    Cycling Goa to Nepal with James…

    In Conversation with 72-years-old James Stevenson, who went cycling from Goa to Nepal covering 2400 km in 21 days! Every once in a while, you cross paths with a cyclist, who inspires you beyond imagination. Such cyclists are generally nutters and force you to rethink your perspective of cycling… James…

    Avinash 14/03/2023 9 Comments
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    Guide to Buying Bicycle Insurance in India…

    Here’s our detailed guide to buying bicycle insurance in India. See how to insure, which companies offer insurance and why you should insure! Indians are buying more and more expensive bicycles by the day. Since the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, a lot of people around the country bought expensive bicycles.…

    Avinash 31/12/2022 5 Comments
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    David Kumar: Rise of the Phoenix!

    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…

    Avinash 01/12/2022 2 Comments
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    Winter Gran Fondo Ladakh: Snow Far, Snow Good!

    The Winter Gran Fondo Ladakh is a Century ride in sub-zero temperatures at 3500 metres ASL in the beautiful land of Leh and is being held between the 7th to 12th March 2023. Get ready for an experience of a lifetime on your bicycle. Get ready to pedal your bike…

    Avinash 18/11/2022 11 Comments
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    Tour of Andaman 2022: Bonding with Nature…

    Ride Report from the Tour of Andaman 2022, where 25 riders rode around this gorgeous route crossing multiple islands on their bicycles… 2022 saw the third edition of the successful Tour of Andaman, and we at CyclingMonks are delighted to have been a part of this edition as well. Read…

    Raj Kiran CA 12/11/2022 1 Comment
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Guide to Buying Bicycle Insurance in India…

Avinash 31/12/2022 5 Comments

Cycling in Indian Summer Heat!

Avinash 09/05/2022 No Comments

Best Hybrid Cycle under Rs 30000

Avinash 04/05/2022 42 Comments
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BikePacking vs Pannier Setup: Which is Better?

Avinash 17/04/2022 6 Comments

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    CyclingMonks Jersey in Frozen Lahaul

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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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    Episode 2: Goa to Kanpur

    Avinash 19/06/2020 No Comments

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 31 & 32: Kargil to Garkone

Avinash 17/01/2019 4 Comments mtbtravel

A month after riding we took the day off in Kargil and then headed up the amusingly named Hamboting La, as we rode from Kargil to Garkone. This was part of our 90 day cycle ride in the Himalayas covering, Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri,…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 30: Parkachik to Kargil

Avinash 15/01/2019 3 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

Day 30 Parkachik to Kargil On the 30th day we rode from Parkachik to Kargil clocking over 80 km as we crossed the scenic Suru Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 29: Rangdum to Parkachik

Avinash 14/01/2019 5 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 29th day we rode from Rangdum to Parkachik as we moved away from Zanskar Valley and towards Kargil. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon. Day 29 Rangdum to Parkachik…

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Buying a cycle online. Good, bad, makes no difference?

Avinash 12/01/2019 2 Comments guideonlinepurchaseservice

Click a couple of buttons on your computer today and have a new bike parked outside your doorstep a few days later. It feels good to buy a cycle with minimal effort online. But is there really no effort involved? With online purchases increasing manifold, is buying a cycle online…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 28: Abran to Rangdum

Avinash 09/01/2019 2 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 28th day we rode from our camping spot near Abran to Rangdum over Penzi La in Zanskar Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanksar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon. Day 28 Abran to Rangdum…

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MTB Himalaya Sufferfest with Prateek Thakur!

Avinash 08/01/2019 1 Comment himalayasmtbmtb shimlaraceracing

MTB Himalaya is one of the premier mountain bike races in India. Considered to be the toughest in the country and one amongst the world as well. The race has been conducted every year since 2005 and has seen top participants from around the world. The gruelling race offers unmatched…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 26 & 27: Padum to Abran

Avinash 07/01/2019 3 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 26th day we rested in Padum, after 16 days of riding continuously! On the 27th day we rode out from Padum to Abran as we headed out of the Zanskar Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra,…

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90 Days Cycling in the Himalayas: Day 25: Ichar to Padum

Avinash 04/01/2019 3 Comments mtbtravelzanskar

On the 25th day we rode from Ichar to Padum in Zanskar Valley. This was part of our 90 day ride in the Himalayas covering Spiti, Zanskar, Batalik, Ladakh, Nubra, Shyok, Pangong, Hanle, Tso Moriri, Garhwal and Kumaon! Day 25 Ichar to Padum Wedding over, honeymoon begins! At least for…

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