Every journey begins with a single pedal stroke. What began as a simple love for cycling soon became something deeper—a journey through places, people, and their stories. This book captures fleeting yet meaningful moments from my rides through the…
Pedals of Glory: The Enduring Legacy of Goan Cycling Champion Peter Rodrigues A New Series Begins: Why Peter Rodrigues? As I begin a new series of cycling-related interviews for my blog—aiming to share a new story every month—it feels only…
Cultural Souvenirs on Two Wheels Inspired by the little trinkets tied to rearview mirrors in cars—charms that dance with every bump in the road—I decided to bring a similar local touch to my cycle. Each of my rides through Nepal,…
Welcome to Goa, Nuwan Kumara! When I was planning my cycling trip to Sri Lanka, I stumbled upon a series of insightful YouTube videos by a local cyclist named Nuwan Kumara. His calm narration, practical tips, and breathtaking footage of…
Today, January 29, 2025, I crossed a milestone I never imagined reaching: 30,000 kilometers of cycling, logged over 779 rides. It all began with a simple decision—to ride. I hadn’t been on a bicycle since my school days, nearly four…
A Canvas of Culture: Battambang’s Murals and the S’Art Urban Art Festival Battambang, Cambodia’s charming riverside city, has long been known for its French colonial architecture and rich artistic heritage. In recent years, however, it has become synonymous with something…
Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang: Cambodia’s Quirkiest Rail Adventure Battambang, a city often overshadowed by the tourist hotspots of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, is full of quiet charm, rich history, and one of the most unique experiences you’ll…
When Shadows Fall, Millions of Wings Take Flight: Cycling to the Bat Cave Spectacle Battambang may be one of Cambodia’s quieter cities, but it offers a surreal blend of history, nature, and raw beauty. I experienced this firsthand during a…
Goa-ing Places: Surprising Finds on Two Wheels While recently giving a presentation on my cycling journeys across different countries, I thought it would be interesting to talk about the unexpected connections to Goa that I’ve come across during my rides….
Between the misty mountain peaks of Sapa and the calm waters of the Mekong lies a silent line once drawn in war—now crossed in peace by the quiet wheels of a cyclist. Crossing the 17th parallel had been on my…