Once limited to morning rides within city limits, cycling is now taking Hyderabadis further afield. Travel-focused cycling tours — both domestic and international — are seeing growing interest among those looking for a more active, immersive holiday. What keeps them signing up is the chance to slow down, break from routine, and connect with the road, the people, and the places in ways typical holidays often don’t allow.
I’ve been part of several cycling tours since my first one in Sri Lanka in 2017 and the most recent was in Spain earlier this year. These trips refresh the mind and bring positivity to both body and soul. What makes them truly special is the joy of riding together. After each tour, we are already looking forward to the next — Anand Arvind, co-founder at a wellness tech firm
My 2023 tour in Rajasthan was a standout. We rode through the interiors of Jodhpur, met locals, experienced their culture and food, and it completely changed how I look at travel. Being part of a group adds so much value too, as people share stories, laughs, and life experiences. That trip was so memorable that I went on to do two more, one in Portugal in 2024 and another in Thailand this January — Vandana Pramod, clinical nutritionist
I started cycling in 2014 for fitness, and went on my first group tour in 2015. Since then, I’ve cycled in Thailand and Sri Lanka. The scenic routes and the people made each trip memorable — Bharathan Balasubramanian, finance professional
Cycling tours have grown into a popular way to explore new places and connect withothers. The community includes riders from all walks of life such as doctors, corporate professionals and even CEOs connected together by a shared interest for travel— Krishnendu Basu, organiser at a Hyderabad-based cycling tour firm-
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