Cycle tours pedal past the usual

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 nextMy 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-