100km cycle ride is every cycling enthusiasts dream. Lonavala is like a holy place for cyclists like us, especially the Puneites. You may have often seen cyclists riding towards Lonavala on the weekends. It is a tourist destination, but cyclists avoid going there to roam around. The ultimate weekend destination for cyclists is the Lonavala […]
Category Archives: CYCLING
Cycling is my hobby. I will be sharing my cycle-bike ride experiences, tips for riders, best bicycles -bikes, riding gears and best routes in India.
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Feb
Feb
This cycle ride is dedicated to my uncle Raju Mama on his retirement from Tata Motors after 42 years of dedicated service in the Pimpri, Pune plant. Weekend Cycle Ride destination near Pune If you are looking for weekend getaways near Pune & like to explore the countryside on your cycle, you may be interested […]
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Dec
Dec
This weekend I decided to see Sunrise on the banks of Indrayani River at Alandi. Somewhere I read ‘The world is a book and those who don’t travel read only one page’. Post lockdown I have started cycling to explore different destinations near Pune. I wrote in my previous blog post – even if I have been […]
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Nov
Nov
I have completed two 100km cycle rides, first to Lonavala & second to Shikrapur. I have heard many times about the ancient Lord Shiva temple at Nasrapur. Since a month I was planning to ride there. Baneshwar Temple is 50km from my house. A perfect destination to complete a 100km ride and seek the blessing […]
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Sep
Sep
Now it is becoming a routine to head for a ride on the weekend. Yesterday night I was thinking about where to go, what are the best weekend places to visit near Pune? But couldn’t think of any specific weekend place. Decided to go for a short ride on Pune-Bangalore highway. To Chandani Chowk, Kothrud […]
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Sep
Sep
I wrote in my earlier blog post about my first 100km ride. Exactly 2 months back I completed my first-century ride. It was an amazing experience. Next day Pune administration declared 10 days lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19 virus. During this period, I was off-road and did not ride for a week. 5 […]
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Aug
Aug
The Covid-19 pandemic has been really dynamic and unprecedented for all of us. During these challenging times, it’s really important to keep ourselves strong, healthy and most importantly motivated. So what best then a weekend cycling ride with your friends. As you are reading this blog either you have already taken up cycling or thinking […]
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Aug
Aug
11th July 2020, Pune – Maharashtra, India The beginning: After the Tulapur cycle ride followed by a difficult ride to New Katraj Tunnel, our cycling group (Sumit, Ritesh, Chirag, Divesh, and I) decided to head to the Lonavala. Lonavala is a hill station surrounded by green valleys in western India. It is in between Pune […]
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Aug
Aug
What motivates anyone to something? Well, the answers will be different for everyone. So what actually motivated me to start cycling?is it because some of my friends and fellow society members have started cycling. Or is it the fact that I am not able to exercise due to Covid-19 lockdown and I need some physical […]
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Aug
Aug
I still remember the day when I learned to pedal for the first time. I was in 5th standar. My elder brother, we fondly call him Jibhu had bought an Atlas 24″ cycle for his commute. It was all decked with accessories, 2 side mirrors, a handlebar grip even the rims were decked. One day […]