Category: cycling
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Biking Australia, Ride 3: Back To Atisha Buddhist Centre (Bad Weather)
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It was really tough to take the decision of turning back. I kept wondering if I was chickening out. But I realized one thing very clearly – I don’t have gear for cold and wet climate. That’s all. That was the main reason I turned back. To give you a synopsis the weather became really…
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A Month In Modern Day Germany – How Travel Changed My View
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When I first started researching Europe for my first solo international trip last year, I looked at many countries France, Spain, Scandinavia…. But Germany wasn’t really a country I considered in particular. Then I zoomed into going on a long distance cycling & camping trip. This brought Germany into my radar. Because it is the best place…
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Cycling In Australia: Inglewoods, Ride 2
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Cycle touring is not that common in Australia and that has one fall out – People keep wishing me safety from traffic because that for them is the biggest danger in this kind of travel I guess. As I entered Inglewoods 40km from Atisha Buddhist Centre, I passed by an old woman. She stopped me…
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Cycling in Australia, Day 1
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Heavy breakfast. Yep, I managed at least this as I left hill city Melby, better known as Melbourne. All packed and ready to go, The stand gave up..
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Taking The Cycle via Airplane, Mostly India Related
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The first time I had to carry my cycle in the airplane, I took it very relaxed and started the dismantling process one hour before boarding the flight! This led me to jot down, “I am sitting in my Indigo flight from Mumbai to Kochi. Boarding this flight was a total last minute madness mainly…
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Cycling To Stege on a Very Windy Day, Denmark #Berlin2Copenhagen
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The second ferry of my cycle trip takes place at a quaint Danish town called Stubbekobing to another Danish town called Bogø. This was a very small ferry route. 15 minutes from one island to another. As I reached the other side, I didn’t see much of Bogø because I got off the ferry and…
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Faxe Ladeplads, Denmark: Coastal Towns #Berlin2Copenhagen
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After couple of weeks on the road – cycling & camping I found myself getting used to the lifestyle and loving it. Hence, it was a really grievous matter that I had totally only 17 days on the road, which meant just 2-3 more days to go before I head to Copenhagen (either reach it…
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Fanefjord Church on a Really Windy Day! #Berlin2Copenhagen
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As I have mentioned earlier in my Berlin to Copenhagen cycle story that from Stubbekobing to Stege was the maddest day in the entire cycling trip! I wanted to cycle 70-80 km that day but managed a very hard 25 km. It was too windy! Later when I checked the weather, I figured the winds had…
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How to choose your long distance Cycle Route?
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If you are looking to choose your first cycle route, here is some help. There are a lot of aspects to consider when choosing the route to cycle, by and large these are some factors to keep in mind. Also, the idea here is not to make it sound difficult – it may seem that way initially.…
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Cycling Berlin to Copenhagen Day 1: Leaving the Roost
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Quite a while and I haven’t written much about my Europe trip. Lot of posts need to be written, a lot of people want to know about my expenses and budget and all that. Today I am more in the mood for prose, so writing about Day 1: Cycling Berlin to Copenhagen…. This was the…
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Meeting a Cyclist: Shayl Majithia cycling from UK to India
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Cyclists seem to come from every profession. Today morning I met a Math teacher from Oxford UK, Shayl Majithia who cycled from UK to India. From Mumbai he plans to head to Myanmar but probably via a long route as he still has many months in hand. He has already been on the road for about…
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Solo Travel & My Extended Indian Family #2
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Earlier I wrote about How I manage solo traveling with happy parents. Parents typically tend to be worry warts regards their off-springs, especially their single child. Such is the case with my parents too. So a combination of assuring explanations and spending time helps keep them calm and satisfied. I am also in touch with…
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Cycling Berlin – Copenhagen: Santa is in, Himmelpfort, Germany
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Ride 3 from Zehdenick to Furstenberg Havel. One of the most scenic routes so far. A little overwhelmed with the beauty and solitude on the road – hunger was a constant companion (because I was keen on an early start so left without eating anything). I pulled in for food at this little town called…
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Buying Camping & Cycling gear in Berlin, Germany
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This post can be relevant for anyone who plans to go to a foreign city and buy stuff for the next leg of your travels. I had 12 days. I had to buy camping & cycling gear in Berlin for my long distance trip from Berlin to Copenhagen – 750 km. I had spoken to…
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Berlin to Copenhagen: 550 km in 17 days. Solo Cycling & Camping
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So yes this big trip happened. *Pinches myself to wake up* ;D After planning on paper and speaking to select, relevant people to get insights and tips I was off to make this trip happen. I was concerned that there maybe a gap between all my research and what was needed on ground, but it…
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Cycling Berlin-Copenhagen – The Almost forgotten Umbracke Concentration Camp Story #Germany
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This was the most poignant moment in the entire cycle tour. Berlin to Copenhagen. 550 km in 17 days. I was cycling as usual, in one of my initial days. Absorbing the experience, fresh and truly enjoying the solitude. Coasting down a small dirt road through German forest. Green trees on either side and every…
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Why I am Solo Cycling & Camping on my First Europe Trip
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A lot of things to write, about this Europe trip which is already underway. I am lazing around at a campsite this Sunday afternoon. My tent is well shaded by surrounding trees so I can spend time in it without getting baked. :) One of the common questions a lot of people have asked is…
