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Hyperice Recovery Tools Compared: Which One Do You Actually Need?

A massage gun is the one recovery tool most riders should own, and two Hypervolt generations are on sale at once, with the older one often...

Gokul Krishna · September 20, 2026

buyer-guide

How to Choose a Bike Computer in India

Start by deciding whether you need GPS at all, because a Rs 1,590 Cateye covers speed and distance for years. If you do, battery life and...

Gokul Krishna · September 19, 2026

buyer-guide

Which Garmin Watch Should You Buy?

Short answer: for most riders and runners the Forerunner 70 at ₹32,990 does everything that matters, including training readiness, HRV and adaptive coaching. Spend more only...

Gokul Krishna · September 12, 2026

buyer-guide

The Unived Range Explained: What to Use and When

Gel 100, Elite Gel 180, Drink Mix 160, Drink Mix 320. The names do not tell you which one you need. Everything sorted by when you...

Gokul Krishna · September 6, 2026

race report

BMF 47.5 Race Recap: A Dress Rehearsal Before Goa

A mock triathlon in the lead-up to Goa, and a useful reminder of everything still to fix. A chopped-up lake swim that unravelled, a bike leg...

Gokul Krishna · September 2, 2026

buyer-guide

Indoor Trainers: Which Type and What Else You Need

Wheel-on or direct drive, and what the word smart actually hides. Every trainer compared from ₹16,990 to ₹1,59,990, why ERG mode is the feature worth paying...

Gokul Krishna · August 30, 2026

buyer-guide

Bike Computer or GPS Watch: Which Should You Buy?

Bike computers and GPS watches overlap heavily and are better at different things. Which suits your riding, models from ₹12,900 upward, why cadence is the sensor...

Sampath V · August 29, 2026

endurance

Race-Day Nutrition for Indian Conditions

Most riders who blow up were fit enough. They just under-fuelled. How many carbs per hour, why sodium losses in Indian heat change the maths, what...

Gokul Krishna · August 13, 2026

endurance

Get Up & Aim Higher: My Ironman 70.3 Journey

From battling health setbacks to confronting open-water fears, Gokul’s 9-month journey to the Ironman 70.3 finish line in Goa. A raw, honest account of 471 training...

Gokul Krishna · October 29, 2024

lifestyle

Make Monday’s Meaningful

Mondays don’t have to be dreaded. A short read on why recovery days matter, how to use them wisely, and what a dosa restaurant taught us...

Gokul Krishna · March 3, 2024

cycling tips

Summer Cycling in India: Essential Tips to Beat the Heat and Ride Strong

Riding in 40°C+ doesn’t mean parking your bike. Learn early-morning ride windows, electrolyte strategies, heart rate adjustments, and when to switch to indoor training — from...

Gokul Krishna · April 15, 2023