Hit The Road

In the past few episodes, we have had several conversations with folks who have ridden far distances to explore the world, but in this episode, we have Dr. Mahendra Mahajan, who received Guinness World Record for the fastest run from Leh to Manali, which is around 450KM in less than 5days! He also shares his experience of climbing the mighty Mt. Everest, and we the experiences he had during his extremely scenic run. But for you listeners, we also bring in some great tips that you must note that can help you conquer the toughest challenges that you would like to take on! Plus, we have got a GIVEAWAY FOR YOU!!2 lucky winners could win an amazing backpack that can help you manage your luggage better during those long adventures. Special thanks to our friends at Tripole Gears All you got to do is 1. Follow @hittheroadpod & @tripolegears on Instagram 2. Tag us in your insta story sharing the best cycling moment of your life   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Man, On a MissionRiding 15000+ km from the Arctic To the Andes,explore his limits and break themExplore the world and see the magnanimity of Earth through his own eyes. In this episode of Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar is joined by Delhi-based Dhruv Bogra. Dhruv is an avid bikepacker and has explored a considerable part of this planet on his two wheels.Some time back Dhruv decided to quit his high-paying job to discover himself and the planet and embarked on a road trip from North America to South America - from Alaska to Peru, riding and exploring for almost 2 years! While today, he is back in the civilisation and he continues to bikepack to various places, Dhruv on this episode shares how and why did he do this adventure.He even shares that, he had actually written down his Will before leaving Delhi! Listen to this heartwarming episode of everything that Dhruv Bogra experienced - how he fought against the toughest conditions that one could face, the cultural festival that his ride was, and also how the road trip taught him more about himself. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kabir Rachure for the second time finished the world's toughest race- Race Across America!Not just that he also managed to be the 3rd fastest in the age group! He shares all of his experience racing in this episode. Not just that (again, ikr), for the first time, his sister Sapna Rachure, who is also the crew chief of Team Kabir shares what goes behind the scenes when Kabir is riding. As you know, in ultracycling, more than the rider, its the crew that can make or break the race! She spills some big truth bombs managing Kabir and also how the entire team syncs up to become a V10 engine behind the Ferrari ie; Kabir! Make sure you listen to the episode, with all your ears wide open, this is indeed an ultracycling masterclass! It's giveaway time! Thanks to our sponsors TRIPOLE GEARS, some of you could win a Hydration Bag / Hydration Vest that will help you train better! Contest Rules:1)Follow Tripole Gears & @hittheroadpod on Instagram2)Comment on the post answering "2 people who you would want to have in your crew"Winners will be announced a day before the next episode on @hittheroadpod's Instagram page   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode, we are joined by 6x Junior Track Cycling Champion, Esow Alben! Esow comes from a very humble background hailing from the Andaman islands. Listen to his incredible experiences of being selected by the Sports Authority of India to getting chosen in the National Team of track cycling. Alben is now 20yo and racing with the elites and senior group, hear him share how he is training and deals with losses. There are some great lessons you can find in this episode! It's giveaway time! Thanks to our sponsors TRIPOLE GEARS, some of you could win a Hydration Bag / Hydration Vest that will help you train better! Contest Rules:1)Signup & Subscribe to Hit The Road podcast on Ep.Log Media website2)Comment in the episode answering "Why do you hit the road?"3)Follow Tripole GearsWinners will be announced a day before the next episode on @hittheroadpod's Instagram page   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in a metro you relate to the frustration one faces in commutes. These days 1-2 hours of commute is a common scenario. But is this what life is about?  On World Bicycle Day, we bring to you 3 stories of incredibly passionate people on how they are using their abilities to support and create awareness for bicycles as a mode of transport and not just a tool for leisure or sport. (00:00) - Opportunities with Ride Sharing and building an ecosystem for multi-level synchronous commutes featuring Arjit Soni, Founder of MyByk - India's first bicycle sharing platform (5:42) - Meet 18yo geek Nihar Thakkar who has collaborated with Bangalore Gov. to introduce a live bicycle counter, that as the name suggests displays in real-time, the number of cyclists passing through a road.Listen to how this interesting project is going to help the government to create better infra for cyclists and the transport ecosystem (16:06) - Now that you have understood about the tools, hear from Dr. Bhairavi Naik Joshi the CEO of BYCS India. BYCS is a global organisation that focuses on building sustainable mobility solutions with bicycles as the focus. Learn about their programmes and how you can begin your journey in commuting to work on your bicycle!   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is the first Indian to participate and finish an @xtriworldtour event and an inspiration to countless people who have been busy in their corporate lives & have neglected their health for a long time.A Triathlete, A Coach and a Strategist to strike the right balanceListen to @siddhantchauhan share why he does what he does   Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cycling season is back with a bang, thanks to National Road Cycling Championships 2021. To talk about it, host Rohan Thakar is joined by Naveen John as he reviews the event from his perspective.We discuss-  1) Naveen's Individual Time Trial Performance2) Juggling between the roles of coach & athlete3) Looking beyond Indian Championships4) Growth of cycling coverage5) What makes Naveen enter track cycling6) Race calendar for 2022  Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ooty, officially known as Udhagamandalam is one trip that everyone should take in their lifetime. With Nilgiris on the sides, the lush green valleys, and roads that are known as the Gateway to heaven, riding in Ooty is every Indian cyclist's dream ride! This week on Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar chats with Mumbai-based cyclists Anirudh Shenoy, Sandeep Pillai, and Veer Salvi who made Ooty as their base in the month of February 2021 and explored the places around this pristine Nilgiri region of Tamil Nadu. From tea plantations, to coffee and cocoa, there's lot that you can explore in Ooty.    Some points to keep in mind for touring Ooty 1) Clothing: Fleece jackets, full-length winter gloves, rain gear, 3-4 sets of biking clothes, 1 extra pair of clothing2) Training: The terrain is hilly, with long elevation gains and steep descents. Hill Training is a must. Also, One needs to train with a fully loaded bike with panniers in order to simulated the riding conditions.3) Food packets, battery packs, extra tube, spares, repair kit are highly recommended.   Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to explore the best of Europe there's nothing like going on a bicycle.Devesh Nihalani shares with host Rohan Thakar his experiences of riding with his gang on the scenic roads of Germany, Switzerland, and France, where you can cross the borders as easily as crossing a road. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore!   Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar is joined by an amazing bunch of cyclists (Devansh Alijar, Gaurav Ranka, Sarvesh Mathi, Shikhar Agarwal) who wanted to explore India like never before! A ride that started from Kashmir took these 4 friends to go in the depths of the country giving them not just an adrenaline rush but also humbling them with the experience of climbing ghats, getting help from the unknown, tasting the local delicacies whose flavours changed every 200KMs, getting mindblown by the natural wonders of India, and the respect that they earned after riding 5000 Kilometers completing their journey in Kanyakumari, is beyond words!   Ever wondered what India has to offer?Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore!     Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Coach TMAC",  has over 30 years of experience training/ developing athletes and their support crews for beginner, intermediate, and even world-class events.  He has successfully combined 20 years in the field of organizational psychology & group dynamics with his expertise as an endurance athlete and coach.  Being an accomplished RAAM finisher and a triathlete, and also coaching for several decades, the experience that this episode brings is priceless! Listen to the complete episode as Tracy explains the concept of DOWNTIME, and how the ultra-cycling team can produce maximum miles in minimum time! Also, listen about creating organizational structure in your crew, fighting sleep deprivation, and what to do when your rider refuses to go forward! This episode is a masterclass for every ultra-cycling team. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to kick off the first episode of Hit The Road: Explorer Edition and in the premiere episode, host Rohan Thakar is chatting with Mumbai-based cyclist Chetan Shah.He is the founder of one of the world's largest Facebook groups for cycling - Mumbai Cycling Enthusiasts!He has been cycling for more than 7 years now and has not taken a break, even for a single day!  He has bike packed extensively in Maharashtra & toured North India. Internationally, he has explored Canada and Switzerland! In this episode Explorer Edition, Chetan talks about how he got into bike packing, some mistakes made on the way, and what should you keep in mind before starting your tour, how to travel abroad with your bike.While sharing insights about bikepacking, Chetan shares his experience of touring Switzerland, the places he visited, and the preparation required for abroad travel.   Some points to keep in mind for touring Switzerland 1) Clothing: Fleece jackets, full-length winter gloves, rain gear, 3-4 sets of biking clothes, 1 extra pair of clothing2) Training: The terrain is hilly, with long elevation gains and steep descents. Hill Training is a must. Also, One needs to train with a fully loaded bike with panniers in order to simulated the riding conditions.3) For long ranges one can be isolated from any human habitation, food packets, battery packs, extra tube, spares, repair kit are highly recommended. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a triathlete is certainly not easy, with early mornings, sacrifice to social life, gruesome training, and the other uncountable sacrifices that one makes so that they do this... It is said that the triathlon is a lonely sport, following a strict regime every day, can surely affect your mental health! This week on Hit The Road, Rohan Thakar is joined by one of the fastest triathletes from India- Blossom Fernandez, as she shares her experiences of getting in her fitness journey with a simple 5K run at Pinkathon to competing at IronMan Copenhagen in 2019, to now preparing for the terrifying UltraMan Canada. Listen to her talk about -What it takes to be focused on the goal-Why athletes must take care of their mental health -Safety for women athletes-Being a baker, Blossom shares some tips for healthy treats that you can carry on the ride& lots more Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whenever we watch a triathlon race, we are always filled with awe at how do they do it!?In this episode, Rohan Thakar is chatting with the amazing Laura Philipp from Germany who has devoted her career to the sport of Triathlon!She recently grabbed the 3rd spot at PTO 2020 championships at ChallegeDaytona! Listen to her inspiring journey from being a physiotherapist to topping the leadership charts in the global triathlon ranking.  You can follow the Chapter Markers here👇3:36 - Experience of racing in PTO Championship ChallengeDaytona 2020 11:42 - Laura's skiing practice13:05 - Life before triathlon20:09 - Learnings from first Ironman 35:19 - Transition from being an Age-Group athlete to racing with professionals43:04 - Laura's routine50:09 - How to go pro55:13 - How can triathlon become a mainstream sport / get more popularity59:50 - Spring To Finish Apart from this, being a vegetarian, Laura also shares what she eats to stay at the top of the game!   Some more info about LauraShe has been active in triathlon since 2011 and has competed in the middle and long-distance events in the HEP Global Pro Team since 2013. Her biggest achievements include 14 wins at IRONMAN 70.3 races, as well as 3 World Championship podiums in recent years, and a 4th place finishes at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in 2019.Fun Facts: Laura started her triathlon career relatively late. She started swimming (freestyle) when she was 25, she loves to eat cake and is a devoted vegetarian.  KICKASS-SPORTS Website: https://kickasssports.de/en/home/Lauras Website: https://www.lauraphilipp.deYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJ1Sgtqj909kXj_kApY3rA    Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Amit Samarth from Nagpur, Maharashtra is a Masters in Public Health (Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, US).The only Asian to complete Red Bull Trans Siberian Extreme 9100 km Cycle Race 2018 (one amongst 7 people in the world to have completed the Trans Siberian Extreme successfully) First Indian Rookie to finish Race Across America 5000 km Cycle Race 2017 - 11 days 21 hours, an Ironman in 11hr 45min & 16 times Ironman 70.3 with a PR of 5hr 8mins! He was also the Winner of Deccan Cliffhanger 643 km Pune to Goa Cycle Race 2017 & is the only India to participate at BikingMan Oman Self Supported 1000 km Desert UltraCycling Race! In this episode of Hit The Road, Amit chats with host Rohan Thakar chats about his journey so far & talk about his experiences from the various events. Amit embarks on a journey from 15th February 2021 with his event - Ride Across India, which is covering the Golden Quadrilateral of India traversing approx. 6000KMs to be covered in 14days!What's unique about this event is, it's technologically loaded! Amits location, riding data & vitals will be shared in realtime on the website.So, if you are in his trajectory, do join him for the ride!Know more about it on https://rideacrossindia.com/ Chapter Markers: 4:37 - First DC experience8:16 - Choosing The Crew11:44 - Work-Workout-Life Balance14:06 - Training Regimen20:03 - RAAM & Trans Siberian Extreme Experiences31:55 - Tips for New UltraCyclists34:07 - Experience of Finishing Biking Oman40:50 - How Amit Plans his Race Calendar42:51 - What is Ride Across India51:21 - Sprint To Finish    More info about AmitDirector of Miles N MilersEndurance Sports Academy Race Director ofTiger MarathonTiger CyclothonTigerMan Triathlon Founder ofIndia Pedals - Cycle to Build NationAmbassador for Nagpur MetroCollaborator for Nagpur Smart City Project for promotion of Cycling in Nagpur   Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.