The cycling season is back with a bang, thanks to National Road Cycling Championships 2021.  To talk about it, host Rohan Thakar is joined by Naveen John as he reviews the event from his perspective. We discuss-  1) Naveen's Individual Time Trial Performance 2) Juggling between the roles of coach & athlete 3) Looking beyond Indian Championships 4) Growth of cycling coverage 5) What makes Naveen enter track cycling 6) Race calendar for 2022   Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep.46 NATS 2021 Review, Why Track Cycling is Awesome, and More ft. Naveen John

Ooty, officially known as Udhagamandalam is one trip that everyone should take in their lifetime.  With Nilgiris on the sides, the lush green valleys, and roads that are known as the Gateway to heaven, riding in Ooty is every Indian cyclist's dream ride! This week on Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar chats with Mumbai-based cyclists Anirudh Shenoy, Sandeep Pillai, and Veer Salvi who made Ooty as their base in the month of February 2021 and explored the places around this pristine Nilgiri region of Tamil Nadu. From tea plantations, to coffee and cocoa, there's lot that you can explore in Ooty.    Some points to keep in mind for touring Ooty 1) Clothing: Fleece jackets, full-length winter gloves, rain gear, 3-4 sets of biking clothes, 1 extra pair of clothing 2) Training: The terrain is hilly, with long elevation gains and steep descents. Hill Training is a must. Also, One needs to train with a fully loaded bike with panniers in order to simulated the riding conditions. 3) Food packets, battery packs, extra tube, spares, repair kit are highly recommended.   Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.45 Road Tripping around Ooty ft. Anirudh Shenoy, Sandeep Pillai, Veer Salvi | Explorer Edition 4

If you want to explore the best of Europe there's nothing like going on a bicycle. Devesh Nihalani shares with host Rohan Thakar his experiences of riding with his gang on the scenic roads of Germany, Switzerland, and France, where you can cross the borders as easily as crossing a road. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore!   Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.44 Exploring Schengen with Devesh Nihalani | Explorer Edition 3

This week on Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar is joined by an amazing bunch of cyclists (Devansh Alijar, Gaurav Ranka, Sarvesh Mathi, Shikhar Agarwal) who wanted to explore India like never before! A ride that started from Kashmir took these 4 friends to go in the depths of the country giving them not just an adrenaline rush but also humbling them with the experience of climbing ghats, getting help from the unknown, tasting the local delicacies whose flavours changed every 200KMs, getting mindblown by the natural wonders of India, and the respect that they earned after riding 5000 Kilometers completing their journey in Kanyakumari, is beyond words!   Ever wondered what India has to offer? Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore!     Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.43 Exploring Kashmir To Kanyakumari ft. Devansh Alijar, Gaurav Ranka, Sarvesh Mathi | Explorer Edition 2

"Coach TMAC",  has over 30 years of experience training/ developing athletes and their support crews for beginner, intermediate, and even world-class events.   He has successfully combined 20 years in the field of organizational psychology & group dynamics with his expertise as an endurance athlete and coach.   Being an accomplished RAAM finisher and a triathlete, and also coaching for several decades, the experience that this episode brings is priceless! Listen to the complete episode as Tracy explains the concept of DOWNTIME, and how the ultra-cycling team can produce maximum miles in minimum time! Also, listen about creating organizational structure in your crew, fighting sleep deprivation, and what to do when your rider refuses to go forward! This episode is a masterclass for every ultra-cycling team. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.42 How to Make a Stellar Ultra Cycling Team ft. Tracy Mckay

It’s not very often to you meet an athlete who for 30 years has been active in the field of ultra cycling & triathlon space! You know the amount of records that our very own Lt.Col. Bharat Pannu has broken in the last decade. On this episode of HTR, I am thrilled to have his coach Tracy Mckay or as people like to call him TMAC! Listen to him talk about his journey and few learnings for optimising the performance of your ultracycling team!   TMAC has completed over 185 endurance events.  He holds 3 state cycling records, 2 IRONMAN finishes, 2 RAAM finishes, a TNGA finish in 2020 and most recently a 10th place finish at the 2021 FULGAZ Virtual World TT Championships posting 351 miles in just 20.5 hours before a knee injury.  TMAC now serves athletes all over the world as coach, personal advisor and 'director sportif'.    Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road!  Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.41 Tracy Mckay's Learnings from 30 years of Racing and Coaching in Ultracycling

It’s not very often to you meet an athlete who for 30 years has been active in the field of ultra cycling & triathlon space! You know the amount of records that our very own Lt.Col. Bharat Pannu has broken in the last decade. On this episode of HTR, I am thrilled to have his coach Tracy Mckay or as people like to call him TMAC! Listen to him talk about his journey and few learnings for optimising the performance of your ultracycling team!   TMAC has completed over 185 endurance events.  He holds 3 state cycling records, 2 IRONMAN finishes, 2 RAAM finishes, a TNGA finish in 2020 and most recently a 10th place finish at the 2021 FULGAZ Virtual World TT Championships posting 351 miles in just 20.5 hours before a knee injury.  TMAC now serves athletes all over the world as coach, personal advisor and 'director sportif'.    Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to kick off the first episode of Hit The Road: Explorer Edition and in the premiere episode, host Rohan Thakar is chatting with Mumbai-based cyclist Chetan Shah. He is the founder of one of the world's largest Facebook groups for cycling - Mumbai Cycling Enthusiasts! He has been cycling for more than 7 years now and has not taken a break, even for a single day!  He has bike packed extensively in Maharashtra & toured North India. Internationally, he has explored Canada and Switzerland! In this episode Explorer Edition, Chetan talks about how he got into bike packing, some mistakes made on the way, and what should you keep in mind before starting your tour, how to travel abroad with your bike. While sharing insights about bikepacking, Chetan shares his experience of touring Switzerland, the places he visited, and the preparation required for abroad travel.   Some points to keep in mind for touring Switzerland 1) Clothing: Fleece jackets, full-length winter gloves, rain gear, 3-4 sets of biking clothes, 1 extra pair of clothing 2) Training: The terrain is hilly, with long elevation gains and steep descents. Hill Training is a must. Also, One needs to train with a fully loaded bike with panniers in order to simulated the riding conditions. 3) For long ranges one can be isolated from any human habitation, food packets, battery packs, extra tube, spares, repair kit are highly recommended. Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Explore! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.40 Getting Started with Bikepacking, Exploring Switzerland with Chetan Shah | | Explorer Edition 1

Being a triathlete is certainly not easy, with early mornings, sacrifice to social life, gruesome training, and the other uncountable sacrifices that one makes so that they do this...  It is said that the triathlon is a lonely sport, following a strict regime every day, can surely affect your mental health! This week on Hit The Road, Rohan Thakar is joined by one of the fastest triathletes from India- Blossom Fernandez, as she shares her experiences of getting in her fitness journey with a simple 5K run at Pinkathon to competing at IronMan Copenhagen in 2019, to now preparing for the terrifying UltraMan Canada. Listen to her talk about -What it takes to be focused on the goal -Why athletes must take care of their mental health  -Safety for women athletes -Being a baker, Blossom shares some tips for healthy treats that you can carry on the ride & lots more Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.39 The Cost of Being a Triathlete ft. Blossom Fernandez

Whenever we watch a triathlon race, we are always filled with awe at how do they do it!? In this episode, Rohan Thakar is chatting with the amazing Laura Philipp from Germany who has devoted her career to the sport of Triathlon! She recently grabbed the 3rd spot at PTO 2020 championships at ChallegeDaytona! Listen to her inspiring journey from being a physiotherapist to topping the leadership charts in the global triathlon ranking.  You can follow the Chapter Markers here? 3:36 - Experience of racing in PTO Championship ChallengeDaytona 2020  11:42 - Laura's skiing practice 13:05 - Life before triathlon 20:09 - Learnings from first Ironman  35:19 - Transition from being an Age-Group athlete to racing with professionals 43:04 - Laura's routine 50:09 - How to go pro 55:13 - How can triathlon become a mainstream sport / get more popularity 59:50 - Spring To Finish Apart from this, being a vegetarian, Laura also shares what she eats to stay at the top of the game!   Some more info about Laura She has been active in triathlon since 2011 and has competed in the middle and long-distance events in the HEP Global Pro Team since 2013. Her biggest achievements include 14 wins at IRONMAN 70.3 races, as well as 3 World Championship podiums in recent years, and a 4th place finishes at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii in 2019. Fun Facts: Laura started her triathlon career relatively late. She started swimming (freestyle) when she was 25, she loves to eat cake and is a devoted vegetarian.  KICKASS-SPORTS Website: https://kickasssports.de/en/home/ Lauras Website: https://www.lauraphilipp.de Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJ1Sgtqj909kXj_kApY3rA    Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.38 A Peek In The Life Of A Pro Triathlete ft. Laura Philipp

Dr. Amit Samarth from Nagpur, Maharashtra is a Masters in Public Health (Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, US). The only Asian to complete Red Bull Trans Siberian Extreme  9100 km Cycle Race 2018 (one amongst 7 people in the world to have completed the Trans Siberian Extreme successfully)  First Indian Rookie to finish Race Across America 5000 km Cycle Race 2017 - 11 days 21 hours, an Ironman in 11hr 45min & 16 times Ironman 70.3 with a PR of 5hr 8mins! He was also the Winner of Deccan Cliffhanger 643 km Pune to Goa Cycle Race 2017 & is the only India to participate at BikingMan Oman Self Supported 1000 km Desert UltraCycling Race! In this episode of Hit The Road, Amit chats with host Rohan Thakar chats about his journey so far & talk about his experiences from the various events.  Amit embarks on a journey from 15th February 2021 with his event - Ride Across India, which is covering the Golden Quadrilateral of India traversing approx. 6000KMs to be covered in 14days! What's unique about this event is, it's technologically loaded! Amits location, riding data & vitals will be shared in realtime on the website. So, if you are in his trajectory, do join him for the ride! Know more about it on https://rideacrossindia.com/ Chapter Markers: 4:37 - First DC experience 8:16 - Choosing The Crew 11:44 - Work-Workout-Life Balance 14:06 - Training Regimen 20:03 - RAAM & Trans Siberian Extreme Experiences 31:55 - Tips for New UltraCyclists 34:07 - Experience of Finishing Biking Oman 40:50 - How Amit Plans his Race Calendar 42:51 - What is Ride Across India 51:21 - Sprint To Finish    More info about Amit Director of  Miles N Milers Endurance Sports Academy Race Director of Tiger Marathon Tiger Cyclothon TigerMan Triathlon Founder of India Pedals - Cycle to Build Nation Ambassador for Nagpur Metro Collaborator for Nagpur Smart City Project for promotion of Cycling in Nagpur   Listen to the episode now & Hit The Road! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.37 Taking Indian Ultracycling To The Next Level ft. Amit Samarth

Om Mahajan who recently turned 18 created history by becoming the youngest ultracyclist to break the Kashmir To Kanyakumari record on a cycle, which was broken previously by Lt. Col. Bharat Pannu and before that his uncle Mahendra Mahajan. A 3600Km adventure completed in just 8days 7hours and 38minutes! Listen to him chat with host, Rohan Thakar about his experiences in cycling and how his father- Hitendra Mahajan & uncle- Mahendra Mahajan inspired him to become a competitive cyclist. Skip To Your Favorite Part: 5:32 - Planning & Crew for K2K 8:51 - Transition from Time Trial to Ultra Cyclist 19:23 - Mental Condition 22:09 - Mental Condition in action 23:24 - K2K Crew 24:24 - Journey from Uddhampur 27:45 - Dealing with Hallucinations 35:16 - The Mental Battle 42:35 - Crew's Support 46:41 - Recovery Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.36 What It Takes To Be India's Youngest Ultracyclist ft. Om Mahajan: On Breaking The K2K World Record

Deepak Raj is not just an integral member of the triathlon community in India, but he has also been responsible for growing it. He began his journey in endurance sports when he was an unfit 95kilos man. Deepak Raj represented India in IM WC in Kona, Hawaii in 2017 & is also going for 2021! He’s the only Indian rep in Int’l Triathlon Union WC. He also runs Yoska - Virtual Endurance Coaching Academy and has been responsible for hosting the first-ever Ironman event in India in the form of Ironman 70.3 Goa. In this episode, we talk about his experiences & learnings from the last 20 years of being active in endurance sports. 1:23 - Experience of racing amidst pandemic at Ironman APAC championships in Cairns, Australia 4:42 - The Change of mindset after racing for 20 years 6:50 - His mindset before race day 8:51 - Change of goals 13:52 - Week in the life of Deepak  20:47 - Tips while getting introduced to triathlons 22:20 - What should beginner athletes aim for 29:44 - How does it feel to be in World Championships 31:32 - Notable triathlon events other than Ironman 35:25 - Experience of hosting the first-ever Ironman event in India 39:07 - Sprint To Finish (Rapid Fire) 40:38 - 5 Race routes that Deepak recommends Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.35 Deepak Raj's Learnings & Experiences From 22 Ironman Finishes

Recovery is the most important aspect of growth as an athlete. The hard work you put in needs the right amount of healing so that the next time you can go even harder, more efficiently. In this episode of the Hit The Road podcast, host Rohan Thakar is chatting with Dr. Neha Karnik, a physiotherapist and Strenght & Conditioning coach by profession. We are breaking down the process of recovery, Neha says that recovery is more than relaxing, it is a building block to make your engine more efficient so that you can go harder with lesser efforts. Follow the chapter markers on the player to skip to your favorite part: 3:23 - What should one do in a recovery period 7:19 - Quantifying your recovery 13:50 - How hard should be a recovery workout 17:30 - Psychological markers to quantify your recovery 28:14 - Understanding muscle soreness 38:52 - Substances that will help you in your recovery Learn more about how can you recover better by listening to this episode. Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.34 How To Recover The Right Way ft. Dr. Neha Karnik, Physiotherapist - Exerscience

We have always wanted to get faster, stronger, and fitter. But there is one component other than training that helps you achieve it, and that is the right nutrition.  It's the fuel that will enable you to go forward without fatigue!  In this episode of Hit The Road Podcast, host Rohan Thakar chats with ASCM certified-sports nutritionist and triathlete, Devesh Nihalani on how can you delay that fatigue and become a better athlete by doing the small things right. Know more about him on www.deveshnihalani.com Follow the chapter markers on the player to skip to your favorite part: 6:31 - Choices made by Devesh to get performance gains 12:02 - Carb Utilisation 12:40 - Event specific nutrition strategies 15:54 - How to train your tummy 16:48 - Setting 2021 goals 20:06 - Should you consume processed sports products like Gels? 24:10 - What are people doing wrong? 32:27 - What to eat when? 36:48 - Nutrition & Training 39:05 - Changing supply-demand with age 40:25 - Quick Tips for pre-ride 49:05 - Correct method to carb load Listen to the episode now & gear up for the season! Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments. Follow ➡️@hittheroadpod on Facebook | Instagram You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media Music: Energetic Sport - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/tnldop3ElJ4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep.33 Level Up Your Performance Game With The Right Food ft. Devesh Nihalani, Sports Nutritionist and Triathlete

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