Asutosh

I am a 31 year young PhD graduate who has decided to travel the length and breadth of India on my cycle, to document the journey of meeting a vast array of people. In my journey, I intend to understand the characteristic features of the people of this nation and categorize them based on their demographics, age, profession, gender, traditions, and cultural differences.

All-India cycle touring vlogger

Most famous all-India cycle touring vloggers

All-India cycle touring is an unforgiving, punishing, and at the same time extremely rewarding journey to undertake. Several riders from India have attempted this uphill task.

While some of them have successfully completed their journey, many are still in the process. Of the handful of people who initiate this journey, a few have also been documenting their experiences through vlogging.

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How long does it take to do an all-India cycle tour?

How long does it take to do an all-India cycle tour?

An all-India cycle tour could take as long as only 6 months to as much as 3 years and 5 months. The amount of time that it takes to tour the nation on the bike depends on what the interest of the rider is in travelling India.

The least amount of distance that is to be covered to cycle across all the 29 states is around 20,000 Kms. That is if you wish to cross each state in the shortest distance possible.

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What it is to complete PhD at Indian Institute of Science

How and what it is to complete PhD from IISc (Indian Institute of Science)

There is a world of difference in completing a PhD from one of the state universities in India compared to that of a national institute, especially of the stature of IISc. So what makes the Indian Institute of Science unique and special? How does it feel to pass out as a doctoral student from the Indian Institute of Science?

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How to plan an all-India cycle tour

How to plan an all-India cycling tour?

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to planning a cycle tour across India. The size, colour, look and feel of the gloves you are going to wear, you have to decide for yourself. Ask most cyclists who have cycled India or even sections of it, how their planning worked for them and all of them will tell you the same thing. Throw your plans out of the window and work on your reason for travelling.

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Everything to carry for an all-India cycle tour

What and how to pack for an all-India cycle tour? The complete checklist.

There are two rules to bike packing:
Pack less and pack only what you need.
Don’t let the luggage weigh more than 25 Kg.
If you look up the internet, you will find that on average the luggage weight for a cycle tour is anywhere between 25 – 50 Kg. Anything above 25 Kg is an abysmal weight acting as a recipe for discomfort.

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Bike fitting and frame size for all-India cycle tour

Which cycle is best for touring in India?

With the innumerable variants of cycles available in the market and every brand introducing newer features to their bikes every day, it has become a pressing question for beginners to understand the type of cycle they need to choose on an expedition such as an all-India tour. So which cycle is best for all India touring? The answer is not in the brand, but rather in the components of the cycle.

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Components of an all-India tour cycle

How to service, maintain, and fix my cycle breakdown on an all-India tour?

The biggest fear for most cyclists who go on a tour is the occurrence of a breakdown. Maintaining and being prepared for cycle breakdowns is not as hard a job as it seems to be. Considering the simplicity of a cycle, there is only a fixed set of things you need to be aware of before heading out on your tour. Knowledge to fix the bike just enough that you will be able to reach the next town is all you need to have to overcome your demons.

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