The Uttarakhand ride was mainly a combination of a few ideas that our hosts – Walk To Himalayas – had of revealing and utilising the gold that lies in their backyard. So a trip was planned and MTB riders from India and Nepal were invited.I tagged along, considering it a good chance to train and… Read More »
By Karn Kowshik for BigRush Does taking an art class make one a better painter? Can one ‘learn’ how to write a novel? These are questions that can be endlessly debated. As a climber, my question is whether a mountaineering course makes one a… Read More »
The Asia Mountain Bike (MTB) Series in Sabah, Malaysia has been on my mind since the start of the season. It took place over three rounds, but I missed the first two due to injuries. Still, after a thorough coaching camp with Scott and designing a training plan, I felt ready for the first few… Read More »
The fourth edition of the Malabar River Festival ended this weekend with tired bodies and lots of smiles. The festival saw more than 50 participants from various countries. Organised by Madras Fun Tools, Kerala Kayak Academy and BigRush, the kayaking festival saw exciting runs on the river, some clean lines and great fun. As always,… Read More »
Three of India’s top MTB bikers realised a dream when they completed the 519-kilometre BIKE Transalp 2016 race across Austria, Switzerland and Italy earlier this week. Pedalling across the mighty Alps alongside 400 men and women’s two-person teams from 40 countries, the race proved a “demanding” but inspiring challenge for the team from India. Shiven… Read More »
We ride fixies. A what?! The fixie is a brakeless, single-speed bike known as a track bike that has a drivetrain with no freewheeling mechanism. Fixie is short for “fixed gear,” meaning the rear wheel and the pedals are connected through a single gear anchored to the rear wheel. Unlike standard road bikes, there is… Read More »