Cycle touring in India requires a lot of planning. Especially if you are not from India, then having someone who can guide you through the routes, take care of your food, hotels and cycle itself is a boon in itself. The best part is that someone can help you experience the real vibe of the place you are visiting in a limited amount of time.
In this article, I want to tell you what you can expect when you join on a cycling holiday in India with cyclinginindia.com. I want to talk to you about how we take care of you when you are with us. We ourselves are cyclists and hence we care even more about people cycling on the road.
- Expertise
We have been working as a cycling touring company for the past 10 years now. We know how to take care of each and every person who is on a cycling tour in India with us. We believe that while cycling in India one must know about the diverse cultures of the place they are cycling in. So, we have experienced local guides to give all the information in English.
We want you to interact with the locals and enjoy the delicious local food throughout the day while you are cycling. We do not hesitate to go that extra mile for you. For example, one of our previous customers had arrived a bit early for the cycling tour he booked in Rajasthan. Yet, we organized a comfortable stay for him making sure there is no problem for him.
Cycling with your family is an amazing experience. Hence, we encourage you to come along with your family for a memorable experience. As a cyclist ourselves we understand the minor problems that a person faces while cycling. We have solutions set up already for all of those. For us, your experience matters the most than anything else and we make sure to over-deliver on it. Whether it be going out of the planned activities and arranging a special musical performance of Rajasthani people or simply attending to any of your special requirements with respect to your food, cycles, or other requests. We have got you covered.
- Logistics
We believe the comfort of the cyclists coming along with us is very important. Now, for that, we pre-plan your stay, food stops, and cycle safety. We have a backup vehicle with us and an experienced mechanic who is always there to fix any cycling mechanical issues that may come along the way.
Do we need to mention that the cycle spare parts are also available in our support vehicle in case you need it? We have included a Jeep safari at the national parks that you will be stopping. Also, taxes that are needed are covered. Talking about logistics, we can even arrange a private cycling tour for you if you want. You can just email us about the same. Make sure there are at least two people for the tour.
Any special requirements of a particular cycle you want, food, mattress for your tent stay or something else, we can help you with that. Having a robust logistics team in place for all these cycling tours is peace of mind for cyclists. We understand this as cyclists ourselves and make sure to keep no stone unturned for the best experience of our cycling buddies.
- Good bikes
It is such peace of mind when the gears of your bikes shift at the right time and in a smooth manner, isn’t it? A good touring bike must be able to take up the load of all the accessories the rider is carrying. It should feel comfortable to ride on rough terrains and climb up mountains with ease. We advise people to ride MTB’s especially in these Indian road conditions but road bikes are also great. We always have a couple of extra bikes in our backup vehicle just in case you need one.
The bikes used by us are from reputed companies whose components are rugged and can take a beating. We keep our cycles in tip-top condition with regular servicing. Before you start the tour, we perform a quick bike check and adjust the bike settings personalized to you. Now, you do not have to worry about any back pain or shoulder pain at the end of the day. You can easily tell the difference between a cheap MTB and good quality one. We understand this very well and provide only the best ones for our cycling adventurers. You can bring your own bikes too. Just inform us in advance so that we can prepare accordingly.
- Leisurely pace
We like to follow an easy pace and lesser distance in the day. Why? because we want to explore many sightseeing places along the way and also, we do not want anyone to travel by support vehicle because they are tired. Our cycling tours are designed in such a way where exploration and experience matter more than the distance covered.
Although we do have that option, where if you want you can put your bike into the support vehicle and cover the day’s distance in the vehicle, while we drive. We know you will not do that because the group will motivate you to ride along with them.
We purposely cover less distance and that too at a leisurely pace so that more and more people can experience and get into this beautiful sport of cycling. Also, it gives you the chance to stop, take breaks and soak in the experience of cycling through the beautiful terrains and enjoy the culture of the place.
- Responsible Travel
Once a cyclist you are also an environmentalist. Do you feel that? We at cyclinginindia.com want our cycle tours to be as nature-friendly as possible. For that we take the following precautions:
- Stay in heritage hotels or eco hotels as far as possible
- Use reusable items wherever possible
Not only this, when you come on a cycle tour with us we want you to experience local culture to the fullest. So, in this manner, we support local businesses and give employment opportunities to local youth.
We include visits to local communities and encourage our guests to visit local artisans who make authentic and sustainably made souvenirs, local products, and handicrafts and purchase if they want to. We hire local agents, travel and cycling guides, and transportation service providers to promote local businesses and also to give you the real experience of the culture.
We support an NGO called ’Tiger Watch’ with a focus on keeping the Tigers of Ranthambore safe from extinction. We provide funding for projects about critically endangered Gharial, a crocodile native to the Indian subcontinent, on the brink of extinction.
Conclusion
Cycling in India is an unforgettable experience because of the country’s diverse nature in terms of terrain, culture, and so on. Exploring any place on your bicycle is the best style of traveling according to us. It not only makes you earn from your holiday eating habits but also brings you closer to the raw nature of the place. All of this while not contributing to increasing your carbon footprint. This is what you can expect when you book a cycle tour with us. I hope to see you on a bike tour in India with us.
