Cycling in India
Touring and mountain biking, from high Himalayan roads to green Ghat climbs and coastal runs.
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Where in India
- Ladakh and Spiti
- the Western Ghats
- the Nilgiris
- the Konkan coast
When to go
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Summer for the high Himalaya; October to February in the south and on the coast.
What it asks of your body
Hours of climbing, day after day, and thin air on the high passes.
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These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- Well-maintained bikes in your size, with spares and a support vehicle
- Daily distances you can manage, and a slow climb to height
- Helmets for everyone
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Build up to three long rides in a row at home, then join a supported tour.
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Guides for cycling
- Riding the high passesAcclimatising on two wheels, fuel gaps, water crossings, bike prep and permits for the Manali to Leh highway, Ladakh and Spiti.
- Getting fitHow fit you need to be, the training that actually transfers to mountain days, and a week-by-week plan you can start today.
- Altitude sicknessWhy the air gets thin, how to acclimatise, the warning signs of AMS, HAPE and HACE, and the one treatment that always works.
- When to goThe Himalayan seasons, the monsoon question, and the best months for every adventure in India, from treks and rides to diving, surfing and skiing.
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