Mountain Biking in India

Riding a bicycle can become an adventure if you really love to seek new surroundings. The Great Indian Himalayas enclose some of the best cycling escapades that a cyclist looks for in its adventure trip. Himalayan Biking in India works as a pretty good adventure experience for those who love to explore the unbeaten tracks and not so frequently visited paths.

Mountain biking requires fitness as the Indian terrain is both rugged and rough, especially the North Indian ones. The balancing act is also important, as good balance will also help you to climb steep pitches. Speed Control is another thing that one has to keep in mind while riding the Indian mountainous region.

Tips for mountain biking-

Keep some precautionary details in mind about biking in the mountains, The key to keeping things under control while cycling downhill is your front brake, which is more efficient than the rear brake. Remember to keep the elbows relaxed and bend at about 90 degrees. Grip the cycle bar firmly, but the grip shouldn’t be too tight. Keep your back straight, at about 45° from the ground surface.

Things To Carry-

Know your equipment, your ability, and the area in which you are riding and prepare accordingly. Be self-sufficient at all times. Wear a helmet, keep your machine in good condition, and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions.

For short riding trips you should carry the included items with yourself wrenches for all the nuts and bolts on the bike, tire levers, pump, patch kit/tubes, chain tool, crescent wrench, zip ties, duct tape and a small first aid kit. For long rides also add up things such as cables, brake pads, food, water, a bigger first aid kit, crank remover, spare spokes, casette remover, and extra clothing. To carry these items, you can use a jersey pockets or bike bags.

Mountain Biking In India-

The best season to try out the Indian mountain biking experience in India is from October till December. The best destination of mountain biking exploration among the Indian higher regions is Ladakh with numerous unspoiled areas, which are a little off-track because their high altitude location makes them inaccessible for the usual holidaymakers.

There are many easy introductory mountain biking trails also available in the parts of Jammu, Kangra, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur in Himachal, and Almora, Nanital, Ranikhet, Rishikesh, and Mussoorie in Uttaranchal.

Another destination biker would love to explore is the state of Sikkim, which allows the visitor to get in touch with the colourful cultural heritage and monastic lifestyle of the Sikkimese people.