The idea to start sharing my experiences came to my mind a few months after I moved to Gurgaon - sometime back in October 2017. I was in Gurgaon way back in 2004 and when I moved out of the city in 2006, I had made a promise to myself - never to come back here for another job, no matter how lucrative it would be. But then you can't change what destiny has in store for you and here I was back in the city one hot summer day in May 2017. The first 6 months went by, settling in the new city, getting comfortable with my new job, looking for a school for Kashvi, finding a gym in the neighborhood and getting back to the life I was used to. Thanks to Gurgaon, its infrastructure and my flexible work schedule, I had some time to think what I wanted out of life. From there on it was a trial and error process engaging with multiple people and activities and at the end narrowed down on - a) heritage walks, b) cycling and c) yoga and fitness. These 3 (along with my family) have become an i...
Before my first ride in the Capital did my bit to ensure a safe and happy ride experience. Like all Indian roads the same rule applies here: the size of your vehicle and the strength of your horn matters. But, if you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware of the dangers and want to know how to lessen the risks and enjoy a new destination every time you SADDLE up.
So here goes my first experience - Gurgaon (DLF Phase 4) to Qutub Minar and back. 
This was a 36 km ride from Galleria Market, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon to Qutub Minar and back with a little detour to grab a roadside breakfast. The ride has a total ascent of 190m mostly along the Sunset Blvd stretch before you hit MG road.
A beginner’s ride should be around 30 kilometers and should take not more than three hours to complete. All said we decided to stick to the rule book and clocked 36 km for our first ride in 2hr 45mins with a chai break at a roadside tea stall near Arobindo Marg.
A rather easy ride but for beginners who had saddled up after like 2 decades it was still a big achievement. Learnings from the ride. Stock extra water for hydration and a good sun block as the sun was at its best as early as 7:30am.
A parting word of caution... If one of the city’s barking stray dogs start to chase you while cycling, remember: keep calm and pedal on.
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