In the Danish capital, 62 percent of Copenhagers cycle around to work, study or play. There are bike rental docks and repair shops every few metres. Copenhagen has 375 kilometres of cycle tracks and nine out of ten Danes own a bike. It would be criminal not to explore a city so well-designed for cyclists…
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When travelling abroad, there is always that one thing that connects us back to home. In Seville, the predominant use of cycles was that bond for me. Spain’s fourth largest city, Seville, is evidently flat. When I looked out from my window, there were no ridges and no inclines. The topography contributes to the extensive…
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‘Bruges can be explored entirely on the bike’ said Tom, my guide, as we got acquainted outside a bike rental on the cobbled streets of the Belgian city. Dating back to the 9th century, Bruges was discovered by the Vikings. It rose to a major trading town in the 12th century, owing to the excellent…
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As travellers, we often forget to explore our own backyard. Thankfully, I have learnt from my mistakes and try discover it all. Less than a week after I moved to Goa, I took my scooter out and set on an unknown path. After a 30-minute aimless ride, I finally found myself in the beautiful neighbourhood…
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Cycling has become rather addictive. Whenever I see a bike these days, I want to be on it. The Blackbuck Resort in Bidar, Karnataka lets us hire bicycles on per hour basis. The terrain is interesting though challenging. After my quick ride around the lake I realised how happy the exercise left me. Amrita DasI…
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When we embark on a journey, no one ever tells us what it will bring along. There are only questions, too many questions, in our heads. And when one such journey is by yourself, the experiences maximise outgrowing the questions! Three months after my first solo trip to Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, I find myself drawn…
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