Team UCCMay 6, 2023Monthly Newsletter

Dear UCCians,

As we step into May, I’m thrilled to share with you some amazing achievements and events that we accomplished in the previous month.

Firstly, I want to give a big shoutout to all of our dedicated members who have put in an incredible amount of effort into our club rides. Together, we logged an astonishing 1,312 hours of cycling, covering a distance of 27,683 km and conquering an elevation of 1,64,302 meters. We had an incredible number of achievements last month with our members completing a record 64 centuries and 156 half-centuries. It’s inspiring to see the passion and hard work that our community puts into cycling.

Furthermore, I want to remind everyone of our upcoming longest ride, “Udaipur to Golden Temple,” which will take place in December. I’m thrilled to see so many members preparing themselves for this incredible journey.

Thank you for being an essential part of our cycling community, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s continued hard work and dedication.

Happy cycling!

The Highlights of the Month

Udaipur Cycling Club is proud to announce some remarkable achievements by its members.

Dr Sharad Iyengar is our commute Rider of the Month. Dr. Sharad has demonstrated unwavering consistency in commuting to work on his bicycle, promoting personal health and reducing his carbon footprint. The club applauds his efforts and encourages others to adopt this eco-friendly commuting approach.

Rahul Jain, one of our esteemed members, has completed an incredible 25,000 kilometers in his cycling journey. Rahul has been a dedicated and passionate cyclist, and we are proud of his incredible achievement.

Jayant Nanawati’s achievement of covering 2500 km on his bicycle in April is a source of inspiration for the Udaipur Cycling Club. We congratulate him on his dedication and hope to see more people motivated to pursue their goals and enjoy cycling.

Hari Shankar Ji Kumawat completed his first-century ride at the age of 62, a remarkable achievement. His dedication and perseverance in reaching this milestone are truly inspiring for all cyclists, showing that age should never be a barrier to achieving your goals. Congratulations!

Ajith S, hailing from Kerala, completed his 100 KM ride with the Udaipur Cycling Club. We wish him continued success in his cycling journey.

April-2023 Club Statistics

Pedaling into Retirement – Conquered Maiden 100 KM

The Udaipur Cycling Club is a community that prides itself on inclusivity and support for members of all ages and backgrounds. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce one of our members, Hari Shankar Ji Kumawat, who recently completed his first century (100 km cycling ride) at the age of 62 years.

Hari Shankar Ji Kumawat is a retired joint-commissioner who started cycling on May 15, 2022. Since then, he has covered an impressive distance of 2,535 km with an elevation of 14,292 meters. He has also completed 27 rides of 25 km and 19 rides of 50 km, which is a testament to his dedication to the sport.

Click here to read the full Story!

Distance Leaderboard- April – 2023

Check out the Distance Leaderboard for April 2023 and see who’s been racking up the miles in the Udaipur Cycling Club!

UCC Rank	Name	Distance (KM)	Elevation (m)
1	Jayant Gc Nanawati	2,061	8,289
2	Chagan Mali	1,298	8,336
3	Sharad Jain	1,154	4,732
4	Aashish Chittora	1,128	7,527
5	Mahesh Singhvi	1,117	7,587
6	Piyush Jain	1,060	6,465
7	Praveen Kumar Sharma	1,029	4,836
8	Amarpreet Singh	1,002	5,023
9	Rahul Jain	854	2,658
10	Dinesh Sharma	825	4,121
11	Dr Anuj Pratap Singh	786	3,459
12	Dr Manish Agrawal	784	7,324
13	Gaurav Vashistha	749	4,540
14	Dr Sharad Iyengar	711	6,446
15	Nitesh Tak	694	4,904
16	Anubhav Mishra	694	4,859
17	Ajith Sudhkaran	690	4,655
18	Dr Akanksha Tripathi	651	5,365
19	Rachit Singhvi	640	3,533
20	Pratik Tantia	606	3,515
21	Jayesh Udawat	494	2,675
22	Vibhash Bhatt	476	3,171
23	Hari Shankar Kumawat	449	2,476
24	Vikas Khandelwal	425	2,623
25	Nitesh Kumawat	416	2,356
26	Dr Aishwarya Bisaria	396	2,219
27	Abhijit Yadav Patil	386	3,646
28	Dr. Neha Gandhi	357	2,264
29	Dr Nitin Menaria	328	2,244
30	Sumit Sharma	308	1,874
31	Ashwin Jain	301	2,474
32	Ranjeet Singh Sankhala	296	2,108
33	Rohitesh Upadhyay	286	1,208
34	Mukesh Sharma	276	2,036
35	Siddharth Mogra	262	1,574
36	Prakash Mali	259	1,541
37	Nikhil Ranka	251	862
38	Harsh Jain	243	2,096
39	Kunal Ganguli	243	1,004
40	Akashi Ganguli	236	1,157
41	Ronak Baya	197	1,453
42	Sharad Acharya	191	1,648
43	Jayesh Rawat	177	1,583
44	Capt Arun Singh	171	1,223
45	Nidhaan Singh Yadav	149	555
46	Govind Ram Suthar	144	740
47	Mustafa Wagla	141	888
48	Ajit Jain	133	1,174
49	Dr Nafisa Bohra	122	939
50	Aarav Nalwaya	121	431
51	Chirag Jain	108	447
52	Vikas Jain	94	301
53	Dr Deepak Ameta	92	869
54	Poonam Kumawat	92	515
55	Yashi Biyani	88	0
56	Priti Jain	83	270
57	Mukesh Menaria	53	337
58	Himanshu Maru	51	305

Welcome our New Members

Climbing Leaderboard – April- 2023

Welcome to the Climbing Leaderboard for April 2023! Check out the latest standings and see who has been crushing it on the hills this month in the Udaipur Cycling Club.

UCC Rank	Name	Elevation (m)	Distance (KM)
1	Chagan Mali	8,336	1,298
2	Jayant Gc Nanawati	8,289	2,061
3	Mahesh Singhvi	7,587	1,117
4	Aashish Chittora	7,527	1,128
5	Dr Manish Agrawal	7,324	784
6	Piyush Jain	6,465	1,060
7	Dr Sharad Iyengar	6,446	711
8	Dr Akanksha Tripathi	5,365	651
9	Amarpreet Singh	5,023	1,002
10	Nitesh Tak	4,904	694
11	Anubhav Mishra	4,859	694
12	Praveen Kumar Sharma	4,836	1,029
13	Sharad Jain	4,732	1,154
14	Ajith Sudhkaran	4,655	690
15	Gaurav Vashistha	4,540	749
16	Dinesh Sharma	4,121	825
17	Abhijit Yadav Patil	3,646	386
18	Rachit Singhvi	3,533	640
19	Pratik Tantia	3,515	606
20	Dr Anuj Pratap Singh	3,459	786
21	Vibhash Bhatt	3,171	476
22	Jayesh Udawat	2,675	494
23	Rahul Jain	2,658	854
24	Vikas Khandelwal	2,623	425
25	Hari Shankar Kumawat	2,476	449
26	Ashwin Jain	2,474	301
27	Nitesh Kumawat	2,356	416
28	Dr. Neha Gandhi	2,264	357
29	Dr Nitin Menaria	2,244	328
30	Dr Aishwarya Bisaria	2,219	396
31	Ranjeet Singh Sankhala	2,108	296
32	Harsh Jain	2,096	243
33	Mukesh Sharma	2,036	276
34	Sumit Sharma	1,874	308
35	Sharad Acharya	1,648	191
36	Jayesh Rawat	1,583	177
37	Siddharth Mogra	1,574	262
38	Prakash Mali	1,541	259
39	Ronak Baya	1,453	197
40	Capt Arun Singh	1,223	171
41	Rohitesh Upadhyay	1,208	286
42	Ajit Jain	1,174	133
43	Akashi Ganguli	1,157	236
44	Kunal Ganguli	1,004	243
45	Dr Nafisa Bohra	939	122
46	Mustafa Wagla	888	141
47	Dr Deepak Ameta	869	92
48	Nikhil Ranka	862	251
49	Govind Ram Suthar	740	144
50	Nidhaan Singh Yadav	555	149
51	Poonam Kumawat	515	92
52	Chirag Jain	447	108
53	Aarav Nalwaya	431	121
54	Sarvesh Agarwal	346	40
55	Mukesh Menaria	337	53
56	Himanshu Maru	305	51
57	Vikas Jain	301	94
58	Priti Jain	270	83
59	Pravin Jain	243	42
60	Kailash Jain	218	29

Our Cyclist Poets

क्या कहती है मेरी साइकिल

ए मेरे दोस्त, मेरे साथी, मेरे रफ़ीक
चल उठ, चल उठ कही घूम कर आते है
चल उठ कही घूम कर आते है
निकल अपने पिंजरे से और सवेरे सवेरे बाहर की खूबसूरत रंगीन दुनिया देख कर आते है
खूबसूरत दुनिया जैसे उगता सूरज सुबह की पहली किरण पंछी की चेचाहट सुन कर आते है
चल मिल कर आते है तेरे दोस्तों से और जीवन की किताब में कुछ नये रंग बिखेर कर आते है
मत बन ग़ुलाम आपने ही पिंजरे का, मुझे नहीं बनना हिस्सा इस पिंजरे का
तुझे दोस्तों संग मुस्कुराते देख मुझे भी मज़ा आ गया
मानो जैसे दिन भर का Vitamin D (DOST) का कोटा पूरा हो गया
Nikhil Ranka | April 12, 2023

टेढ़े मेढ़े रास्ते

और देखिए रास्तों का अजब खेल ,
कुछ ख़्वाब से सुंदर,कुछ उबड़ ख़ाबड़,कुछ सरपट भागे,
थोड़ा रूठे हुए,कुछ मिलाते आपसे मेल ।
कुछ मंज़िलों तक ले जाते ,और कुछ नई राह दिखाते ।
थोड़े टेढ़े थोड़े मेढे ,कुछ जाने पहचाने और कुछ अनजाने ।फिर भी इन पर रोज़ आने का मन करता है कि आज कौन से नए सफ़र की कहानी लिखेंगे ।
और उसे यादों की गुल्लक में संजोए,किसी दिन फ़ुरसत में फिर उसे खोलेंगे।
और यह करने में जो चेहरे पर मुस्कान आती है,सुकून के उस पल के लिए शायद करते हैं हम ये करतब।
मोहल्ले के लोग अक्सर कहते हैं बस करो बहुत हुआ अब ।
अब उन्हें कौन समझाए कि रास्तों से ही हुई है दिल्लगी,
मंज़िल मिले न मिले ,जो चाहत थी वहाँ पहुँचे न पहुँचे,पर सफ़र दिलरुबा सा हसीन।
Akanksha Tripathi | April 19, 2023

कुछ तो खास है चाय में

ऐसे ही नहिं कहते चाय पे बात करते है,
चाय सिर्फ चाय नहीं,
चाय वक्त है दोस्तों संग मुस्कराने का,
चाय बहाना है पकौड़ो संग बारिश में प्यार जताने का,
चाय प्रयास है दूरियों को मिटाने का ,
चाय जोश है साइकिल चलाने का…
चाय एक रिवाज है थड़ी पे देवों को चढ़ाते का,
चाय जंहा बनतीं है एक दुनिया होती है वहां ,
मैने देखा है वहां हर छोटु को बड़ा होते हुए ,
कॉलेज स्टूडेंट्स को ख्वाब संजोते हुए,
देश और दुनिया की चर्चा अनजानों बीच होते हुए,
गाँव की पंचायत शहरों मैं चाय थड़ी पे होती है,
कम शक्कर ज्यादा शक्कर यहां सिर्फ मिठास की बात होती है,
कुछ तो बात है चाय मैं जो अमीर गरीब में फर्क नहीं करती .. प्याला बदल जाए पर चाय नहीं बदलति….
प्याला बदल जाए पर चाय नहीं बदलति….
Nitesh Tak, April 23, 2023

Century Kings – April – 2023

Here we celebrate our members who have completed a century ride (100 km) during the month of April 2023. Check out our leaderboard to see who made the list and join us in congratulating them on their impressive achievement!

UCC Rank	Name	100 KM Ride Count	Max Distance
1	Chagan Mali	6	389
2	Jayant Gc Nanawati	6	113
3	Aashish Chittora	5	140
4	Sharad Jain	5	100
5	Nitesh Tak	4	138
6	Amarpreet Singh	4	124
7	Piyush Jain	4	100
8	Ajith Sudhkaran	3	140
9	Abhijit Yadav Patil	3	133
10	Gaurav Vashistha	3	125
11	Harsh Jain	2	140
12	Praveen Kumar Sharma	2	108
13	Dr Nitin Menaria	2	104
14	Mahesh Singhvi	2	103
15	Dr Akanksha Tripathi	2	101
16	Ronak Baya	1	147
17	Sharad Acharya	1	137
18	Mukesh Sharma	1	137
19	Vikas Khandelwal	1	113
20	Pratik Tantia	1	113
21	Rachit Singhvi	1	112
22	Hari Shankar Kumawat	1	101
23	Mustafa Wagla	1	101
24	Dr Manish Agrawal	1	101
25	Dr Sharad Iyengar	1	100
26	Rahul Jain	1	100

50 KM Rides – Leaderboard – April- 2023

Looking for some cycling inspiration? Check out our “50 KM Rides Leaderboard” for April 2023! Our members have been busy hitting the road and logging some serious mileage. See who made the leaderboard this month and get motivated to join the Udaipur Cycling Club community.

UCC Rank	Name	50 KM Ride Count	Max Distance
1	Jayant Gc Nanawati	21	80
2	Mahesh Singhvi	13	63
3	Dinesh Sharma	10	70
4	Anubhav Mishra	10	62
5	Amarpreet Singh	8	62
6	Dr Manish Agrawal	6	70
7	Praveen Kumar Sharma	6	60
8	Vibhash Bhatt	6	56
9	Dr Aishwarya Bisaria	5	76
10	Rachit Singhvi	5	73
11	Aashish Chittora	5	55
12	Hari Shankar Kumawat	5	54
13	Nitesh Tak	4	68
14	Ajith Sudhkaran	4	57
15	Gaurav Vashistha	4	55
16	Ashwin Jain	3	62
17	Pratik Tantia	3	60
18	Nitesh Kumawat	3	57
19	Dr Sharad Iyengar	2	76
20	Siddharth Mogra	2	60
21	Dr Akanksha Tripathi	2	58
22	Chagan Mali	2	55
23	Mukesh Sharma	2	52
24	Dr Anuj Pratap Singh	2	52
25	Piyush Jain	2	52
26	Govind Ram Suthar	2	51
27	Sumit Sharma	1	64
28	Jayesh Rawat	1	62
29	Jayesh Udawat	1	60
30	Capt Arun Singh	1	59
31	Aarav Nalwaya	1	55
32	Prakash Mali	1	54
33	Sharad Acharya	1	54
34	Kunal Ganguli	1	54
35	Akashi Ganguli	1	54
36	Mukesh Menaria	1	53
37	Dr. Neha Gandhi	1	52
38	Himanshu Maru	1	51
39	Dr Nitin Menaria	1	51
40	Vikas Jain	1	51
41	Poonam Kumawat	1	51
42	Nidhaan Singh Yadav	1	51
43	Dr Deepak Ameta	1	51
44	Chirag Jain	1	50
45	Ronak Baya	1	50

Meet Rahul Jain: The Man Who Aced 776 Rides and 25,000 km with UCC

We at Udaipur Cycling Club are proud to celebrate the achievement of our member, Rahul Jain, for completing a whopping 25,000 km with our club. This is a remarkable feat that deserves recognition, and we are thrilled to acknowledge his dedication and commitment to cycling.

Rahul joined our club in 2019, and since then, he has been a consistent and passionate rider. He started cycling as a hobby and has since made it a part of his daily routine. His friend and mentor, Sharad Jain, introduced him to cycling, and he hasn’t looked back since.

Not only is Rahul a skilled cyclist, but he is also a charming and handsome member of our club. He is also known for his love for tea, and we always enjoy sharing a cup of tea with him after our rides.

Rahul’s dedication to cycling is reflected in his impressive statistics. He has completed a total of 776 rides, covering a distance of 25,060 km, and climbing a total elevation of 87,768 m. He averages between 800 to 1000 km every month, and he enjoys long-distance rides with the group on Sundays.

We are thrilled to have Rahul as a member of our club, and we are grateful for his enthusiasm and commitment to cycling. We hope that he continues to inspire other members to achieve their cycling goals and reach new milestones. Congratulations, Rahul, on this remarkable achievement!

25 KM Rides – Leaderboard – April – 2023

Looking for a fun and achievable cycling challenge? Join the Udaipur Cycling Club’s 25 KM Rides Challenge! Our community is dedicated to helping members achieve their cycling goals, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider. Check out our leaderboard for April 2023 and see how you stack up against other members who have completed the challenge. Join us and let’s cycle together towards our fitness goals!

UCC Rank	Name	25 KM Ride Count	Max Distance
1	Rahul Jain	21	34
2	Dr Anuj Pratap Singh	18	47
3	Sharad Jain	17	33
4	Praveen Kumar Sharma	13	41
5	Jayesh Udawat	10	49
6	Pratik Tantia	9	48
7	Dr Manish Agrawal	9	43
8	Rohitesh Upadhyay	9	39
9	Piyush Jain	9	38
10	Dr Akanksha Tripathi	8	49
11	Vikas Khandelwal	8	46
12	Chagan Mali	6	50
13	Aashish Chittora	6	44
14	Dr. Neha Gandhi	6	44
15	Sumit Sharma	6	43
16	Mahesh Singhvi	6	39
17	Dinesh Sharma	6	39
18	Rachit Singhvi	5	46
19	Vibhash Bhatt	4	44
20	Gaurav Vashistha	4	41
21	Ajit Jain	4	39
22	Dr Nafisa Bohra	4	38
23	Nitesh Kumawat	4	36
24	Ashwin Jain	3	48
25	Siddharth Mogra	3	47
26	Anubhav Mishra	3	43
27	Amarpreet Singh	3	41
28	Ajith Sudhkaran	3	41
29	Capt Arun Singh	3	40
30	Nikhil Ranka	3	33
31	Jayesh Rawat	2	44
32	Hari Shankar Kumawat	2	39
33	Yashi Biyani	2	37
34	Dr Aishwarya Bisaria	2	34
35	Chirag Jain	2	30
36	Nidhaan Singh Yadav	1	49
37	Dr Sharad Iyengar	1	46
38	Vikas Jain	1	43
39	Dr Deepak Ameta	1	42
40	Akashi Ganguli	1	42
41	Poonam Kumawat	1	41
42	Kunal Ganguli	1	41
43	Sarvesh Agarwal	1	40
44	Prakash Mali	1	37
45	Mukesh Sharma	1	34
46	Dr Nitin Menaria	1	31
47	Abhijit Yadav Patil	1	31
48	Ranjeet Singh Sankhala	1	30
49	Jayant Gc Nanawati	1	30
50	Priti Jain	1	30
51	Kailash Jain	1	29
52	Govind Ram Suthar	1	29
53	Dr Anup Singh Dhakre	1	26
54	Aarav Nalwaya	1	25

Happy Birthday

Tandem bike- Added a new dimension to my Cycling

Myself, Dr Manish Agrawal. I am a 43-year-old doctor, who has been into cycling for the past 6 years. I regularly bicycle 700-800 km a month. I love all kinds of cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and cycling on climbs as well as flats.

I already own three primary types of bicycles: A mountain bike, a road bike and a gravel bike. Recently I added one more dimension to my cycling by purchasing a Polygon impression Tandem bike. And believe me, it was an altogether a different experience of pedaling. I would like to share some of my experiences with this bike in last one month.

I have already completed around 300 km on this bike in one month, with different partners, starting from my 9-year-old daughter to my 13-year-old son, my wife (non-cyclist) and few of the regular cyclists from our club. On one hand, a tandem gave me an opportunity to take my non-cyclist family members on my routine cycling routes, which otherwise wouldn’t have been possible, thereby introducing them to my world of cycling. And on the other hand, pedaling with some of the seasoned cyclists of club made me ride faster than on any other bike, as it combined the power of two!!

In a short span, this bicycle taught me many lessons about companionship, team spirit, mutual respect for fellow athlete, and the value of family bonding. I wish the passion for cycling stays alive within me forever.

CycloRunners – Leaderboard – April – 2023

Popular Routes of Group Ride!

Ride to Dheekli: Embark on an exciting cycling adventure to Dheekli and discover the hidden gems of the area. This cycling route takes you to the stunning Dhinkli gada lake and Panther trail, where you can enjoy scenic views and connect with nature. But the real highlight of this ride is the discovery of a new trail that leads to a hidden temple of Kundeshwar Mahadev, nestled deep within the forests of Amberi.

Ride to Nandeshwar Lake: Cycling adventure that takes you off the beaten path and immerses you in nature. Look no further than the ride to Nandeshwar lake and the beautiful trail connecting Chokadiya and Nai. Start your ride at Nandeshwar lake, a tranquil oasis that’s perfect for a refreshing break. Then, pedal your way through a beautiful trail that leads from Chokadiya to Nai. Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic views and a chance to explore the beauty of the region.

Ride to Sendariya KherPhala and Beeda: Looking for a cycling adventure that takes you off the beaten path? Look no further than the ride to Sendariya KherPhala and Beeda. This picturesque route leads you to some of the most stunning and secluded locations in Udaipur. Start your journey at Kodiyat and discover the hidden beauty of Sendariya lake, a tranquil oasis that few people know about. Then, pedal your way to KherPhala and Beeda, two stunning hilly locations that are beloved by the Udaipur Cycling Club.

Ride to Northern Trails: Challenging and scenic cycling adventure, the ride to Northern trails is not to be missed. This 50 km route takes you on a journey towards the North of Udaipur, where you’ll discover two stunning trails. The first trail leads from Nathdwara highway to Indersagar Lake, situated behind the breathtaking Eklingji temple. The second trail takes you from Bappa Rawal to Lake Baghela, both of which offer stunning views and a chance to connect with nature. As you make your way back, get ready for an adventurous downhill ride through Parayo ki bhagal.

Ride to Varda: With stunning scenery and a chance to experience the beauty of nature, the ride to Varda is a perfect choice. This picturesque village is situated just 15 km from Udaipur, towards Ubeshwar, and is known for its scenic beauty and serpentine roads that wind their way through the forest. One of the highlights of this ride is the opportunity to witness an unforgettable sunrise over the village. The Udaipur Cycling Club has explored this route on two occasions this month, and it’s no wonder why – the beauty and tranquility of Varda are not to be missed. Join a group of fellow cyclists and experience the magic of this hidden gem for yourself.

UCC Milestone Achiever Award 2023: Celebrating the Achievements of our Cyclists!

Cycling is not just a sport, it’s a passion. And in Udaipur, we take this passion to the next level. Every year, we gather to celebrate the incredible achievements of our cyclists in the Udaipur Cycling Milestone Awards.
Current Top Standing:
6,000 KM Distance: Aashish Chittora
50,000 Meters Elevation: Dr Manish Agrawal
18+ Hundred: Nitesh Tak
250+ Riding Days: Dr Sharad Iyengar

Important Note:
We will be recognizing and awarding all members who achieve mentioned milestones in our club. To ensure fairness and clarity, we would like to outline the rules regarding these awards:

Every member who reaches the milestones will be recognized and awarded.
If a member achieves more than one milestone, they will be eligible for one award only, which will be the sum of all the milestones achieved.
The stats for the categories such as distance, elevation, etc. will be counted from the month in which you joined or renewed your membership with our club. For instance, if you joined in March, then the counting of your stats will begin from March only.

We hope that these rules help clarify any confusion regarding the awards and calculation of stats. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.