General Adventure Profile
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Your base city
Chandigarh
Club / group / organisation, if any
Hyderabad Bicycling Club
Which activities are part of your adventures?
Cycling, Bikepacking
Name some notable rides or runs or adventures you have been a part of
Climbs Ka Baap 1200 km brevet, several 200/300/600 km BRMs and a Manali-Leh tour
While out there, some moments stay with us for ever. Tell me about one such moment which has stuck
Watching sunrise after riding through the night and seeing the whole valley turn gold.
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 long exposed climb in afternoon heat with water running low.
What advice would you give your younger self just starting out
Build consistency before chasing speed.
You primary cycle or shoes. The main steed or steeds which are carrying you around and why you chose them
Trek Procaliber hardtail with 29-inch wheels; chosen for comfort and rough-road reliability.
The piece or pieces of gear you wont leave home without
Garmin Edge, two small lights, mini pump, tyre plugs and a compact power bank.
That piece or pieces of apparel, a shirt, a jacket or anything which you think upgraded your adventure
A light windproof jacket that packs into its own pocket.
You are in the middle of no where, a hard dry stretch. You suddenly reach a shop. What would you buy?
Water, cola, salted chips, bananas and anything warm if the shop can make it.
Whats that one snack which keeps you going?
salted peanuts
What rides, races, runs, expeditions or personal goals are you looking forward to next?
Taurus Mountain Race and another long Himalayan bikepacking trip.