General Adventure Profile
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Your base city
Mumbai
Club / group / organisation, if any
Mumbai Cycling Enthusiasts
Which activities are part of your adventures?
Cycling, Running, Bikepacking
Name some notable rides or runs or adventures you have been a part of
Deccan Cliffhanger, Pune-Goa rides and several Western Ghats brevet events
While out there, some moments stay with us for ever. Tell me about one such moment which has stuck
Seeing the Milky Way from a bivy after a long day with no phone signal or traffic.
Some roads are more challenging than others, they push you to your edge and beyond. Tell about one such challenging stretch you came across
A stomach issue halfway through an event that forced me to slow down and rethink nutrition.
What advice would you give your younger self just starting out
Start slower than feels necessary; long days reward patience.
You primary cycle or shoes. The main steed or steeds which are carrying you around and why you chose them
Cannondale Topstone gravel bike with 40 mm tubeless tyres.
The piece or pieces of gear you wont leave home without
Garmin watch, emergency blanket, headlamp and small first-aid pouch.
That piece or pieces of apparel, a shirt, a jacket or anything which you think upgraded your adventure
Good bib shorts with pockets; simple but transformative on long rides.
You are in the middle of no where, a hard dry stretch. You suddenly reach a shop. What would you buy?
Tea, bread omelette if available, bananas and extra water.
Whats that one snack which keeps you going?
dates
What rides, races, runs, expeditions or personal goals are you looking forward to next?
A 1,200 km brevet and a gravel tour through Rajasthan.