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Krushna Tanpure comes from a very small village in Nashik, India. Since school days he had a dream to become an Olympian! But his family conditions and lack of awareness didn't give him much choice, till he got to read a news article about Ironman!From being an underweight teenager to being a para triathlete and being the first ever athlete to represent India at triathlon on World Championship stage, his story is an inspiration and we are sure many other athletes from rural towns would find his story a key moment in chasing their dreams. Listen to this 23year old athlete on how he reached so far having no resources at his disposal! 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.media    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian Ultracycling community for a long time has attempted to break the speed record for the fastest completion of riding from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. We now have an official international category race - RACE ACROSS INDIA initiated by India's top international ultracyclist Dr. Amit Samarth & race directed by Vivitt Walve. Tune in as we discuss how this race is being planned, prep required for athletes and also what is in the box for the racers. +1 more nugget, this race is now certified by World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA) and once in every 3 years, India will be the host for World Ultracycling Championships! Listen & Gear up, registrations open now: https://raceacrossindia.org/   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.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.media See 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 balance Listen 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.media See 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 Performance 2) Juggling between the roles of coach & athlete 3) Looking beyond Indian Championships 4) Growth of cycling coverage 5) What makes Naveen enter track cycling 6) 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.media See 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 clothing 2) 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.media See 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.media See 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.media See 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.

It's not very often to you meet an athlete who for 30 years has been active in the field of ultra cycling & triathlon space! You know the amount of records that our very own Lt.Col. Bharat Pannu has broken in the last decade. On this episode of HTR, I am thrilled to have his coach Tracy Mckay or as people like to call him TMAC! Listen to him talk about his journey and few learnings for optimising the performance of your ultracycling team!   TMAC has completed over 185 endurance events.  He holds 3 state cycling records, 2 IRONMAN finishes, 2 RAAM finishes, a TNGA finish in 2020 and most recently a 10th place finish at the 2021 FULGAZ Virtual World TT Championships posting 351 miles in just 20.5 hours before a knee injury.  TMAC now serves athletes all over the world as coach, personal advisor and 'director sportif'.    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 clothing 2) 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.media See 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.media See 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

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 experience 8:16 - Choosing The Crew 11:44 - Work-Workout-Life Balance 14:06 - Training Regimen 20:03 - RAAM & Trans Siberian Extreme Experiences 31:55 - Tips for New UltraCyclists 34:07 - Experience of Finishing Biking Oman 40:50 - How Amit Plans his Race Calendar 42:51 - What is Ride Across India 51:21 - Sprint To Finish    More info about Amit Director of  Miles N Milers Endurance Sports Academy Race Director of Tiger Marathon Tiger Cyclothon TigerMan Triathlon Founder of India Pedals - Cycle to Build Nation Ambassador for Nagpur Metro Collaborator 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.

Om Mahajan who recently turned 18 created history by becoming the youngest ultracyclist to break the Kashmir To Kanyakumari record on a cycle, which was broken previously by Lt. Col. Bharat Pannu and before that his uncle Mahendra Mahajan. A 3600Km adventure completed in just 8days 7hours and 38minutes! Listen to him chat with host, Rohan Thakar about his experiences in cycling and how his father- Hitendra Mahajan & uncle- Mahendra Mahajan inspired him to become a competitive cyclist. Skip To Your Favorite Part: 5:32 - Planning & Crew for K2K 8:51 - Transition from Time Trial to Ultra Cyclist 19:23 - Mental Condition 22:09 - Mental Condition in action 23:24 - K2K Crew 24:24 - Journey from Uddhampur 27:45 - Dealing with Hallucinations 35:16 - The Mental Battle 42:35 - Crew's Support 46:41 - Recovery Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! 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.

Deepak Raj is not just an integral member of the triathlon community in India, but he has also been responsible for growing it. He began his journey in endurance sports when he was an unfit 95kilos man. Deepak Raj represented India in IM WC in Kona, Hawaii in 2017 & is also going for 2021! He’s the only Indian rep in Int’l Triathlon Union WC. He also runs Yoska - Virtual Endurance Coaching Academy and has been responsible for hosting the first-ever Ironman event in India in the form of Ironman 70.3 Goa. In this episode, we talk about his experiences & learnings from the last 20 years of being active in endurance sports. 1:23 - Experience of racing amidst pandemic at Ironman APAC championships in Cairns, Australia 4:42 - The Change of mindset after racing for 20 years 6:50 - His mindset before race day 8:51 - Change of goals 13:52 - Week in the life of Deepak  20:47 - Tips while getting introduced to triathlons 22:20 - What should beginner athletes aim for 29:44 - How does it feel to be in World Championships 31:32 - Notable triathlon events other than Ironman 35:25 - Experience of hosting the first-ever Ironman event in India 39:07 - Sprint To Finish (Rapid Fire) 40:38 - 5 Race routes that Deepak recommends Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! 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.

Recovery is the most important aspect of growth as an athlete. The hard work you put in needs the right amount of healing so that the next time you can go even harder, more efficiently. In this episode of the Hit The Road podcast, host Rohan Thakar is chatting with Dr. Neha Karnik, a physiotherapist and Strenght & Conditioning coach by profession. We are breaking down the process of recovery, Neha says that recovery is more than relaxing, it is a building block to make your engine more efficient so that you can go harder with lesser efforts. Follow the chapter markers on the player to skip to your favorite part: 3:23 - What should one do in a recovery period 7:19 - Quantifying your recovery 13:50 - How hard should be a recovery workout 17:30 - Psychological markers to quantify your recovery 28:14 - Understanding muscle soreness 38:52 - Substances that will help you in your recovery Learn more about how can you recover better by listening to this episode. Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! 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 have always wanted to get faster, stronger, and fitter. But there is one component other than training that helps you achieve it, and that is the right nutrition.  It's the fuel that will enable you to go forward without fatigue!  In this episode of Hit The Road Podcast, host Rohan Thakar chats with ASCM certified-sports nutritionist and triathlete, Devesh Nihalani on how can you delay that fatigue and become a better athlete by doing the small things right. Know more about him on www.deveshnihalani.com Follow the chapter markers on the player to skip to your favorite part: 6:31 - Choices made by Devesh to get performance gains 12:02 - Carb Utilisation 12:40 - Event specific nutrition strategies 15:54 - How to train your tummy 16:48 - Setting 2021 goals 20:06 - Should you consume processed sports products like Gels? 24:10 - What are people doing wrong? 32:27 - What to eat when? 36:48 - Nutrition & Training 39:05 - Changing supply-demand with age 40:25 - Quick Tips for pre-ride 49:05 - Correct method to carb load Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! 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 Music: Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has definitely hit all of us, especially our training goals ☹️ Now that things are getting back to normal, we thought why not do an episode that will help us all get back to our old form and also set some new goals for 2021! Ironman, CA Abhishek Avhad joins host Rohan Thakar to talk just about that. Learn about: -Principles of training -Progressive Overload & Supercompensation -What happens after fatigue -Setting Goals -How to progress towards goals -How to build your training plan Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! 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 Music: Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Bharat Pannu created history by finishing 3rd among 17 ultra cyclists & grabbing the podium on the world's toughest ultra-cycling race, Race Across America that was held virtually this year due to COVID. Lt. Col. Bharat Pannu rode 4086KM in 12 days & a total cumulative elevation gain of 71,000 meters! In this episode, host Rohan Thakar converses with Bharat, crew chief - Darshan Dubey, asst. crew chief - Jyoti Tripathi, Dr. Aarti Nagrani - Medical & Physiotherapy. The team talks about -Bharat's riding experience in the virtual platform that was Fulgaz for such long distances -Shortcomings of a virtual ultra-cycling race -preparation for the crew -how the crew managed to meet the goals -Role of the crew -balancing rest & ride -food & nutrition -what goes in the crew   While this episode talks about ultra-cycling, the main focus was to highlight the importance of the crew and what it takes to make the perfect crew. If you are someone who is planning to start your journey is into ultra-cycling, this episode is a goldmine of tips for you and your crew. 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 Music: Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A journey that started in 1985 into competitive cycling, Aastad Palkhiwala is one of the most respectable cyclists in India. Aastad's love for cycling comes from the lineage that the Palkhiwala family shares. Aastad, started his career in track cycling, in 2012 he entered road racing Currently, he is racing in the masters' category and  In this episode, he talks with the host, Rohan Thakar about: -His experiences from the last 35 years of racing bikes. -How he manages to take out time for training while being a pilot  -Experience of switching from track ➡️ road racing -Dependency on technology in today's times -Rollers vs Trainers -Why cycling track is an important investment that the state cycling bodies need to make for the development of the sport -What lies ahead for the young athletes who want to pursue the sport   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 Music: Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4

Your triathlon activities may have been stopped, and events are getting canceled. In this episode of Hit The Road, we surface back to Triathlon 101 as Ironman U coach, Chaitanya Velhal joins host, Rohan Thakar to talk about how can you maintain your fitness in this period of lockdown. The episode covers (click on the chapter markers to skip to the segments) -[4:43] How to stay motivated to workout indoors -[6:11] Know about maintenance workout -[9:33] Identifying & Rectifying mistakes -[10:24] Taking out time for a workout at home -[11:51] Preparing for TRi indoors -[14:57] Improving your flexibility -[16:31] How should on train indoors -[20:33] Avoiding injuries -[22:18] Virtual Events -[24:33] Maintaining your gains Looking at the current scenario and the exponential spread of the Corona Virus, we urge all the listeners and your families to avoid venturing outdoors and avoid your outdoor runs or rides. To help you make the best of the time indoors, we have made a special playlist on Spotify. Do check it out

In this episode, host Rohan Thakar chats with CA Abhishek Avhad, who had completed Ironman Kalmar, Sweden in 2017 and finished the Deccan Cliffhanger ultra cycle race of 643KM in 2018 and also the Ironman70.3 Goa in 2019. We are talking about -The types of trainer which are available in the market -Which trainer is for you  -Getting the most out of your fluid trainer -Using POWER -How to keep your body cool indoors -Indoor Training entertainment recommendations -Dividing your workouts Indoor & Outdoors Looking at the current scenario and the exponential spread of the Corona Virus, we urge all the listeners and your families to avoid venturing outdoors and avoid your outdoor runs or rides. To help you make the best of the time indoors, we have made a special playlist on Spotify. Do check it out

In a very special episode of Hit The Road, host Rohan Thakar chats with multiple times Ironman finisher, Vinolee Ramalingam from Chennai. She shares her journey from being a professor & a part-time athlete to becoming a Professional Full-time Triathlete.  An effort that started to reduce weight resulted in an obsession to take No-Shortcuts and paved her way to becoming an Ironman. IM70.3 WC Nice2019

In this episode, host Rohan Thakar chats with CA Abhishek Avhad, who had completed Ironman Kalmar, Sweden in 2017 and finished the Deccan Cliffhanger ultra cycle race of 643KM in 2018 and also the Ironman70.3 Goa in 2019. Being an ace coach, an avid cyclist and also a Chartered Accountant, Abhishek says that his 90% training was on an indoor trainer. The advantages of an indoor trainer are quite underrated in India and especially for people living in metropolitan cities, the time and space required to train are quite less, and riding alone on highways is unsafe as well. In this 2-part Indoor Training special, the first part answers, why should you train indoor and also the episode gives insight on some integral metrics that you should consider whether you ride outdoor or indoor. Here are the few points discussed in the episode:  Introduction of Abhishek His training for Deccan Cliffhanger Advantages with Indoor Training Metrics to consider Reading data The concept of Intensity & Work To celebrate the completion of 25 episodes and also 1 year of Hit The Road podcast, we are collaborating with Sorgen (Compression Stockings India), and giving away an  amazing hamper comprising of performance Calf sleeve, Cool Pack and Electric Heating Pad  We thought of this to help you in your recovery so that you can focus better on your training. 3 lucky winners stand a chance to win the above hamper. All you have to do is, listen to the podcast and answer questions in the link below

Welcome to Hit The Road's 1st episode of 2020! This episode is also the 25th episode of the podcast!!! We have also launched a new Social Media Handle for Hit The Road, where we would be sharing exclusive snippets from the podcast episodes that will be targeted to specific topics related to swimming, bike & run. So make sure you Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram In this episode, we chat with Niket Dalal, a blind triathlete from Aurangabad who is going to participate in Ironman70.3 Dubai If he finishes the challenge then he would be the 1st blind Indian to do so. We are also joined by Chaitanya Velhal who is training Niket. He is a certified Ironman coach, sports scientist & founder of PowerPeaks Training Academy. Power peaks coach, Arham Shaikh is the partner of Niket and they would be doing participating in it together. The Duo has already completed 2 triathlon events and in this episode, they talk about  - Their training - How did they tune themselves to get in sync - Challenges that they had while training - What lies ahead for the team Music:  Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic.  Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4 Do write you us what do you think about the episode in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Listen to "Hit The Road" and more awesome podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media or your favorite podcast streaming app

As we are about to say goodbye to 2019, and enter a new decade... This cycling season has been quite eventful! To sum it all up, India's favorite pro cyclist - Naveen John joins us to give a quick review about the year. This year, Naveen had put in 25000KMs of cycling and spent 60days in Belgium racing multiple times every week. 3 weeks ago were National Championships and he had defended his title of Individual Time Trial Champion for the 4th time. He sums up the complete championship and what happened this year's race season. The selected team got a chance to hit the road in Kathmandu, Nepal at the 2019 South Asian Games, where he and Arvind Panwar stole the show with Gold & Silver medal respectively in the ITT race! Not just that, India also bagged the Gold & Silver in the Road Race, and bronze in Women's MTB race! Listen to the complete episode and get to know all that happened at the 2019 South Asian Games Listen to "Hit The Road" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

Recently, Lt. Col. Bharat Pannu, broke the Guinness World Record of riding Kashmir to Kanyakumari in just 8 days and 9 hours 45 minutes He joins us again and shares his experiences on how he recovered from his collar bone fracture that occurred due to his accident in the US just before his attempt from starting the world's toughest- Race Across America He talks about the complete experience of K2K from planning the route to all that happened while riding. Bharat's crew ensured everything to be all right and made sure that he breaks the record and ride without any hassles. His team members were - Arham Shaikh, Adul Shaikh, Aarti Nagrani, Ajay Bakshi, Katha, and Jyoti Tripathi Give this episode a listen on India's first and #1 podcast - Hit The Road and relive the experiences of Bharat Pannu as he breaks the World Record! Do write your thoughts in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

We had recorded this special episode with Kabir Rachure India's youngest RAAM finisher in the solo category. Do catch our previous episode with Kabir, where we shared his journey and preparation before Race Across America. For the uninitiated, RAAM is the world's toughest bicycle race which starts from the east coast in Oceanside, California to the west coast in Annapolis, Maryland which translates to 5000KM in 12 days. What's also special about this episode is we recorded with live audience, thanks to Kazi of Everest Cycling Culture for hosting this episode at his store. In this episode, we discuss everything that goes in preparation for an ultra cycle race. Also, since India's most popular ultra race, The Deccan Cliffhanger 2019 is coming up in a few days, Kabir talks about what should one keep in mind for preparation & what to do during the race & touch various aspects from Nutrition, Training, Equipment, Efficient Crewing, Vehicle Management and more. Listen to the complete episode as this is ultracycling 101 with Kabir Rachure on India's first and #1 podcast - Hit The Road Do write your thoughts in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

In this special episode of Hit The Road, host Rohan Thakar is joined by 3 amazing cyclists who will be sharing their experiences and opinions about taking Indian cycling on a more professional level. Arham Shaikh is India's youngest RAAM finisher. He had participated in the world's toughest race with the TEAM SUPERMARROW. He is also an ultra cyclist, a certified mountaineer, and a coach at PowerPeaks Chinmay Kewalramani is a young talented competitive road cyclist who races at National Level. He finished several races on podiums and he aims to become a professional cyclist. He is also a cycling coach at PowerPeaks Siddharth Hivarekar aka Sid is an avid cyclist and has founded Western State Sports Management (WSSM) which is a sports event company that creates high-octane road-races in and around Pune, Maharashtra With solid experiences of the three, we discuss the challenges they are facing when it comes to competitive cycling, how the participation can increase and what should one do to become a pro at cycling. We also give an insight into the Track cycling, a sport where the Junior Indian Cycling Team is shining bright and bringing home several medals. Give this episode a listen to know more about competitive road cycling in India.

Every cyclist goes through certain stages in maintaining his/her bike.  From being a reckless rider to the bar keeper of expensive bottles for cycle maintenance to become a YODA. Professional cyclist, Naveen John gives some cheap and amazing hacks for maintaining your cycle. This clip is an excerpt from the episode Get Monsoon Ready Let us know your thoughts in DM or comment below!

In this episode Dr. Neha Karnik, who has been a physiotherapist to many athletes and has also been a physio for BCCI women's cricket team & also Srilankan team. She gives us cyclists in-depth information for gaining strength for muscles that are used in cycling, how should one approach cross-training and also some exercises which every cyclist must do. Check it by clicking Neha also talks about what should be done to optimize the recovery period and also what should one do to stay fit when one is injured. Do let us know what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Do rate us on iTunes it will help other users to discover the podcast :)

Listening to Siddhant Chauhan is nothing less than getting pumped up & motivated to Hit The Road! He is the first Indian to participate and finish an XTri event and an  inspiration to countless people who have been busy in their corporate  lives and have neglected their health for a long time.  There was a time when he weighed 107Kgs and now he is an Ironman,  Celtman & recently became a Swedeman! He also a coaches triathlon  aspirants and apart from that  he has a day job. This episode talks about creating that balance in life and making your time the perfect time.  Siddhant also talks about how did he train for such extreme events  and especially tackle challenges such as conditioning himself for low  temperatures in hot weather. Listen to the episode and get pumped to take action of yourself. Do write to us what you think about this episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

Century or 100KMs is a special milestone for every cyclist as from this point, the vision for much longer and challenging rides begin! In this episode we talk about  -The preparation that is required in terms of training. -Food & Nutrition required and planning the hydration -Strategy to approach 100KM mark -Safety -What to do when you are in pain and legs have caught cramps. Do share your experiences about your first century ride in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

Listen to our conversation with Divya as she narrates her experiences, get to know why is it so revered and what can the 319 registered Indian participants expect from this 1200KMs of breathtaking landscape that is supposed to be completed within 90Hours. Divya is Audax India Randonneurs  representative to the Audax Club Parisien that conducts the worldwide popular BRM events. Paris-Brest-Paris, an iconic 1200KM-BRM which gets held once in every 4 years is nothing but a cultural confluence of  6000+ cyclists across the world riding through the serene country side of France. Share us what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia

While riding in rains can be a mess it is also the best time to hit the country side and explore the unexplored places Divya Tate, founder of Inspire India and head of Audax India, gives some tips on how can one be safe while riding during rains. She also gives some of her favorite locations for riding in monsoons. The monsoon season is one of the best season to go out and explore the vast landscape of the country, do not keep your bike at your home. Take it out and explore

Monsoons are here and we are here to give you the ultimate guide to get you and your bike prepped for monsoons. Riding in rains can cause a lot of wear and tear to your bike and also hitting those fitness goals can get a little tough. We have Pro cyclist Naveen John, who will be giving some tips on how can we take care of our bicycles and also some indoor exercises that you can do when the rains dont let you go out. Here's something you should check out for indoor training https://www.naveenjohn.com/post/you-can-only-power-with-that-which-you-can-stabilize

This is the Part II of the Triathlon 101 series, whrere our host, Rohan Thakar is joined by Certified Ironman U coach and nutrition scientist, Chaitanya Velhal. In this episode we are talking about the first segment in Ironman, ie; Swimming. We talk about how to train for swimming, what should you equip yourself with, how to train in open waters like a lake, river and even open seas. Subscribe to Hit The Road so that you can get notified about our future episodes! Follow us on Instagram @eplogmedia  If you have any feedback or suggestions do write to us on bonjour@eplog.media   Music Credit Rockin Till Morning- HOOKSOUNDS ORIGINALS