Test Adventurer 43 · 2026-08-13

General Adventure Profile

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Your base city

Dehradun

Club / group / organisation, if any

Gurgaon Road Runners

Which activities are part of your adventures?

Cycling, Running

Name some notable rides or runs or adventures you have been a part of

London Edinburgh London, a 600 km brevet and a self-supported Rajasthan ride

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

Finishing a brevet with three strangers who had become friends by the last 100 km.

Some roads are more challenging than others, they push you to your edge and beyond. Tell about one such challenging stretch you came across

Cold rain after dark when gloves were soaked and simple mechanical work became difficult.

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out

Buy less gear and spend more time outside.

You primary cycle or shoes. The main steed or steeds which are carrying you around and why you chose them

Surly Ogre with a simple 1x drivetrain for loaded touring.

The piece or pieces of gear you wont leave home without

Frame bag, dynamo light, multitool and USB power bank.

That piece or pieces of apparel, a shirt, a jacket or anything which you think upgraded your adventure

A breathable sun hoodie for exposed high-altitude days.

You are in the middle of no where, a hard dry stretch. You suddenly reach a shop. What would you buy?

Two bottles of water, chocolate milk, peanuts and a packet of chips.

Whats that one snack which keeps you going?

Snickers

What rides, races, runs, expeditions or personal goals are you looking forward to next?

London Edinburgh London and a longer self-supported ride in Northeast India.