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Shekhoo Shyam Raja at the Silk Road Mountain Race finish.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja

Cycling · Running · Bikepacking · Motorcycling · Gwalior

Cyclist, runner, bikepacker and motorcyclist based in Gwalior.

Profile

Shekhoo Shyam Raja is a Gwalior-based cyclist, runner, bikepacker and motorcyclist. His current AdvBase entries cover a decade of mostly solo bikepacking, the Gwalior cycling scene, his Trek Procaliber setup, the Silk Road Mountain Race and the small memories that stay with him from the road.

Built from 10 published questionnaires. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Trivia

  • Likes to doCycling, running, bikepacking and motorcycling are part of his adventures.
  • Likes to useHe has finished the Silk Road Mountain Race in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
  • Likes to useHis current bikepacking setup is built around a Trek Procaliber with a suspension seatpost, SID Ultimate 3P fork, dynamo front wheel and Surly Moloko handlebar.
  • Likes to useIn Gwalior, he currently rides solo and organises sparse 100 km brevets for Gwalior Cycling Rangers.
  • Editorial noteAcross the responses, the pattern is clear: he likes hard, self-supported rides, but the memories he keeps returning to are food, weather, odd comforts and the moment a place starts to feel like its own world.
  • Likes to useHe rode the Annapurna Circuit in September 2018, including Thorang La Pass and the descent to Muktinath.
  • Likes to useHis first Silk Road Mountain Race was in 2022; he arrived in Osh shortly before the start after missing his original flight.
  • Likes to useIn July 2021, Shekhoo rode from Keylong to Kargil through Zanskar with two other riders, crossing Shinkula and Penzila passes.
  • Likes to useIn March 2020, Shekhoo rode between Shimla and Kaza with Vikas Anand, taking a route through winter Spiti and stopping at Nako, Tabo and Kaza.

Best Quotes

It was too good to be true, like I was in the middle of a boss fight and had pressed the pause button.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · While out there, some moments stay with us for ever. Tell me about one such moment which has stuck

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The setup is to be comfortable over long distances off road and it works very well.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · What does this setup do well?

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The scene is mostly a bit dull right now. It picked up a lot around Covid...

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · How would you describe the local cycling scene?

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It was the best bread I have eaten in my life.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · What was the best or most memorable part?

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I remember an endless tumbler of black tea at the top of Thorang la Pass which I had to leave unfinished.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · Tell us the story.

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It is an exceptionally beautiful place with very welcoming people and a colourful culture.

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · Please describe the ride in a few sentences.

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Overall, a great ride. I took my Rockrider here, which as it has always done, worked well with no issues at all

Shekhoo Shyam Raja · Please describe the ride in a few sentences.

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Related to

GwaliorSilk Road Mountain RaceClimbs Ka BaapTaurus Mountain RaceWinter Spiti 2020Manali to Umling LaAnnapurna CircuitLadakhKyrgyzstanNarynTrek ProcaliberRockriderCannondale SupersixGarmin EdgeSinewave Beacon 2Frame bagRainwearMotologyDelhi RandonneursGwalior Cycling RangersBicycle StudioThe Mountain RacesNutritionCycling AdviceNepalRockriderZanskar Valley RideZanskarSpitiSurly Moloko handlebar

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Photos

Shekhoo Shyam Raja at the Silk Road Mountain Race finish.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja at the Silk Road Mountain Race finish.
Group photo of Gwalior Cycling Rangers.
Group photo of Gwalior Cycling Rangers.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja's Trek Procaliber loaded with bikepacking bags.
It's my bike with all the bags and ready to go.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja's bike and tent near the top of a pass during Silk Road Mountain Race 2025.
Bike and tent near the top of a pass during Silk Road Mountain Race 2025.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja's Annapurna Circuit ride collage.
Scenes from Shekhoo Shyam Raja's ride through the Annapurna Circuit.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja's bike packed for the Silk Road Mountain Race 2022 in Osh.
Shekhoo's packed bike at his hostel in Osh before the 2022 race.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Sinewave Beacon 2 mounted on Shekhoo Shyam Raja's bike handlebar.
Shekhoo's Sinewave Beacon 2 installed on his bike's handlebar.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja with his cycle at Shinku La Pass during the Zanskar Valley Ride.
Shekhoo with his cycle at Shinku La Pass during the Zanskar Valley Ride.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja during his Winter Spiti 2020 ride.
Shekhoo's Winter Spiti 2020 ride between Shimla and Kaza.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja with his bike at the Silk Road Mountain Race 2025.
Shekhoo Shyam Raja and his bike at the Silk Road Mountain Race 2025.Photo by Shekhoo Shyam Raja.

Published Questionnaires