Cycling

“You are one ride away from a good mood.”
— Sarah Bentley, British cyclist

I got into long-distance endurance cycling in Aug 2017. Being bit by the cycling bug, it was just 4 months between my first ride (~7 kms) and my maiden 1000 kms ride. Started with and then later found my solace in solo-bikepacking trips. Some of my happiest memories in life were made when cycling.

Riding with my buddies, greeting curious locals, trying out new foods, getting drenched in sudden downpour of rain, battling crazy winds, being tanned, exhausted and cooked to the crisp during day-time, being chased away by doggies, vibing to some jazz or hiphop tunes, taking shade in deserted bus stops, getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, eagerly looking for the next downhill, smell of early morning dew, powering through the pitch black night with just a small yet trusty 300 lumen Cateye bikelight and the sound of tire rubbing on silky-smooth tarmac are all some of my most cherished memories.

Here, I have showcased my rides that exceed a distance of 100 kms.

My rides

#1 Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours.
Feb 11, 2022, 04:00:11 PM
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A surreal experience with never ending climbs, beautiful mountain ranges, tasty chais & coffees and more importantly - an awesome band of co-riders. Thanks to the Bangalore Randonneurs team for organizing this wonderful event.

Kilometers
1223.8 kms
Elapsed Time
88 hrs 12 mins
Saddle Time
72 hrs 52 mins
Rest Time
15 hrs 18 mins
Avg. Speed
16.79 kmph
Elevation
12446 meters
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._1
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._2
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._3
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._4
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._5
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._6
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._7
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._8
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._9
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._10
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._11
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._12
Finished the "Gates of Heaven" 1200km LRM in 88 hours._13
#2 Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore.
Oct 15, 2021, 06:11:37 AM
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Kilometers
1210.1 kms
Elapsed Time
81 hrs 42 mins
Saddle Time
58 hrs 48 mins
Rest Time
22 hrs 53 mins
Avg. Speed
20.57 kmph
Elevation
6201 meters
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._1
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._2
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._3
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._4
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._5
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._6
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._7
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._8
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._9
Finished "The Chalukyas" 1200km LRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) in about 82 Hours. Bangalore to Gokak Falls to Bangalore._10
#3 R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺
Dec 15, 2017, 06:00:03 AM
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Kilometers
1007.5 kms
Elapsed Time
73 hrs 34 mins
Saddle Time
46 hrs 12 mins
Rest Time
27 hrs 23 mins
Avg. Speed
21.81 kmph
Elevation
7849 meters
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_1
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_2
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_3
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_4
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_5
R59.2 - 1000KM BRM - Kittur Expressway Brevet - Accomplished ☺_6
#4 Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues.
Jan 13, 2019, 06:10:30 AM
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Kilometers
826.5 kms
Elapsed Time
182 hrs 56 mins
Saddle Time
53 hrs 17 mins
Rest Time
129 hrs 35 mins
Avg. Speed
15.51 kmph
Elevation
10431 meters
Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues._1
Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues._2
Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues._3
Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues._4
Episode 3 - Ride back to Bangalore via Theni. Climbed Kodaikanal on the way back. Autopause issues._5
#5 Unfinished 1200KM LRM. Quit at 610KMs. Went back to Goa and roamed around.
Feb 21, 2020, 03:59:33 PM
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Kilometers
703.7 kms
Elapsed Time
80 hrs 13 mins
Saddle Time
37 hrs 19 mins
Rest Time
42 hrs 53 mins
Avg. Speed
18.86 kmph
Elevation
8690 meters
#6 Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore
Jan 09, 2019, 06:48:51 AM
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Kilometers
700.4 kms
Elapsed Time
81 hrs 15 mins
Saddle Time
29 hrs 5 mins
Rest Time
52 hrs 6 mins
Avg. Speed
24.08 kmph
Elevation
5336 meters
Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore_1
Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore_2
Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore_3
Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore_4
Episode 2 - Chennai to Kanyakumari. Total Trip Distance from Bangalore: 1115KMs. Next Up: Ride back to Bangalore_5
#7 Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish.
Sep 25, 2021, 06:02:37 AM
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Kilometers
617.6 kms
Elapsed Time
38 hrs 43 mins
Saddle Time
29 hrs 23 mins
Rest Time
9 hrs 18 mins
Avg. Speed
21.01 kmph
Elevation
3031 meters
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._1
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._2
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._3
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._4
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._5
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._6
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._7
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._8
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._9
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._10
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._11
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._12
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._13
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._14
Finished 600km BRM on a single speed bike (Btwin MyBike) with 1.25 hours to spare. Brutal headwinds. An awesome ride to cherish._15
#8 R84 - Late Finish - 600KM Brevet - Trichy to Danushkodi to Trichy
Jun 30, 2018, 04:01:35 PM
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Kilometers
611.7 kms
Elapsed Time
55 hrs 55 mins
Saddle Time
29 hrs 11 mins
Rest Time
26 hrs 41 mins
Avg. Speed
20.95 kmph
Elevation
3889 meters
R84 - Late Finish - 600KM Brevet - Trichy to Danushkodi to Trichy_1
#9 R57.2 - Dec 1 600KM Twin Hills Brevet - Yercaud and Yelagiri - Accomplished! ☺
Dec 01, 2017, 04:01:13 PM
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Kilometers
600.0 kms
Elapsed Time
43 hrs 10 mins
Saddle Time
29 hrs 51 mins
Rest Time
13 hrs 18 mins
Avg. Speed
20.09 kmph
Elevation
5190 meters
R57.2 - Dec 1 600KM Twin Hills Brevet - Yercaud and Yelagiri - Accomplished! ☺_1
R57.2 - Dec 1 600KM Twin Hills Brevet - Yercaud and Yelagiri - Accomplished! ☺_2
#10 Solo Ride - Coimbatore to Yercaud to Bangalore
Nov 25, 2019, 06:39:37 AM
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Kilometers
425.5 kms
Elapsed Time
35 hrs 52 mins
Saddle Time
20 hrs 26 mins
Rest Time
15 hrs 30 mins
Avg. Speed
20.81 kmph
Elevation
5137 meters