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Hans India
10-08-2025
- Hans India
Brand USA invites travellers to discover the nation by bike
There's never been a better time to explore the USA on two wheels. From bustling citystreets to quiet coastal paths and thrilling mountain trails, cycling offers a unique way to see America's culture, landscapes, and communities. Between now and 2026, cyclists can look forward to special events, upgraded bike lanes, and unforgettable adventures. The USA boasts biking experiences for every rider — from mountain adventures to scenic coastal cruises. In 2026, the nation celebrates its 250th birthday with events in cities like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The FIFA World Cup will also be hosted in 11 cities, and Route 66 will mark its 100th anniversary, inviting cyclists to explore its historic path. Annual events like Race Across America, Conquer the Coast in Texas, and Bike New York's Discover Hudson Valley Ride offer challenges and community fun. City Rides & New Bike Lanes Cities are enhancing bike infrastructure. Chicago's Clark Street Protected Bike Lane adds safety features and connects to shopping and dining. San Diego's Pershing Bikeway links North Park to downtown through Balboa Park. California's Napa Valley Vine Trail now connects Calistoga and St. Helena, and Connecticut's Moosup Valley State Park Trail extends into Rhode Island, part of the East Coast Greenway. Urban parks like Central Park, Golden Gate Park, and Boston's Emerald Necklace provide car-free, scenic loops. Mountain Adventures Bentonville, Arkansas, dubbed the 'Mountain Biking Capital of the World,' offers 130 miles of singletrack. Moab, Utah, and Lake Tahoe cater to adventurous riders, while Vermont's Kingdom Trails and Idaho's Sun Valley provide hundreds of miles of alpine terrain. Oregon's Whiskey Run system winds through old-growth forests along the Pacific. Outdoor Escapes Cyclists can combine biking with camping at spots like Oregon's Banks-Vernonia State Trail or enjoy inn-to-inn tours with companies like Discovery Bike Tours and Wilderness Voyageurs. National and state parks welcome cyclists to reduce congestion, and adaptive biking trails like Vermont's Driving Range ensure inclusivity. Coastal Cruising & Culinary Tours Beach rides shine along the Gordons Pond Trail in Delaware, Los Angeles' Marvin Braude Bike Trail, and Florida's Sanibel Island Trails. Culinary trips include Santa Fe's Margarita Trail, Portland's Food Cart tours, and New York's Hudson Valley Winery rides.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manipur's ultra-cyclist John Gwite joins global legends, completes 'Race Around Poland' within 10 days
Manipur 's high-endurance ultra-cyclist John Khammuanlal Gwite has made history in Poland by finishing the ' Race Around Poland ' in 237 hours and joining an elite club of ultra-cycling legends like Christoph Strasser and Marko Baloh, TOI reported. At a time when Manipur is in turmoil and uncertainty, Gwite has displayed tremendous mental strength and shown that Indian riders can match the best in this gruelling sport. He became the first Indian to complete the competition within 10 days, breaking the previous Indian record 274 hours. Gwite had completed the iconic ' Paris-Brest-Paris ' in an impressive 59 hours two years ago. He now aims to participate in the ' Race Across America (Raam)', a 3,000-mile ultra-endurance cycling race across the US. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 유독 심했던 무릎 관절통... 알고나니 간단하네요 큰딸민지 더 알아보기 Undo Ultra-cycling is a sport where the cyclist goes solo without team cars, external nutrition or mechanical support. The Poland race is considered as one of Europe's most unforgiving endurance tests. It is an unsupported ride spanning 3,600 km and an elevation gain of over 31,000 metres. This year's event was also the World Ultra Cycling Championships , with over 60 elite riders from across the globe. Live Events 'The climbs were brutal with over 30,000 metres of elevation, and we were not prepared for the chilling cold at night,' Gwite told TOI. 'I wasn't carrying any winter gear, and in the late-night hours, it was the toughest. I had to modify my strategy, get polythene from local shops and make it into a vest and knee warmers. That small improvisation probably saved my ride,' he said. The 37-year-old considers the finish as the culmination of years of quiet, gruelling preparation. In 2023, Gwite finished 'Paris-Brest-Paris', called the Olympics of ultra-cycling, covering 1,229 km in just 59 hours to secure a global rank of 248 among nearly 9,000 cyclists. In 2022, he completed the 'London-Edinburgh-London' ride, a 1,535 km in 110 hours, and cemented his credentials as one of India's most accomplished ultra-distance cyclists. Over the last decade, Gwite has 19 Super Randonneur titles, completing some of the harshest rides across the subcontinent, including the 'Trans-Himalaya 1200' and the 'Wagah-to-Kanyakumari' expeditions. 'End of the day, it's about how one prioritises life,' he said. 'It doesn't help thinking constantly of issues back home, but to keep oneself healthy is the best way to help my society and country.' With the extraordinary achievement in Poland, Gwite qualified for the iconic Raam, which is considered as the pinnacle of ultra-cycling. The challenge ahead is as much logistical as physical. 'The 'Race Across America' is super expensive. Unless you get proper support, it's difficult to do it on your own. I have qualified and the idea is to definitely go. But this is not a Rs 10 or Rs 20 lakh budget. You need a proper crew including a doctor, nurse, and physiotherapist. For Raam, we can't randomly pick people; we need a team that understands the race,' Gwite said.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manipur's John Gwite rides into global league with 'Race Around Poland' milestone
NEW DELHI: At a time when his home state of Manipur is caught in the grip of turmoil and uncertainty, high endurance ultra-cyclist John Khammuanlal Gwite has shown extraordinary mental strength and resilience, channelling his energy into a historic performance in Poland. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With his 237-hour finish in the 'Race Around Poland', Gwite has joined an elite club of ultra-cycling stalwarts such as Christoph Strasser and Marko Baloh, proving that Indian riders can match the best in this punishing sport. He became the first Indian to complete the event in under 10 days, bettering the previous Indian mark of 274 hours. Two years ago, Gwite completed the legendary 'Paris-Brest-Paris' in an impressive 59 hours, and now, harbours the desire to participate in the 'Race Across America (Raam)', a 3,000-mile ultra-endurance cycling race across the US. Ultra-cycling is a solo port with no team cars, external nutrition or mechanical support, and the Poland race is widely regarded as one of Europe's most unforgiving endurance tests — an unsupported ride spanning 3,600 km and an elevation gain of over 31,000 metres. The 2025 edition of the race doubled as the World Ultra Cycling Championships, drawing over 60 elite riders from across the globe. 'The climbs were brutal with over 30,000 metres of elevation, and we were not prepared for the chilling cold at night,' Gwite recalled. 'I wasn't carrying any winter gear, and in the late-night hours, it was the toughest. I had to modify my strategy, get polythene from local shops and make it into a vest and knee warmers. That small improvisation probably saved my ride,' he said. For the 37-year-old from Churachandpur, this finish is the culmination of years of quiet, gruelling preparation. In 2023, Gwite finished 'Paris-Brest-Paris', called the Olympics of ultra-cycling, covering 1,229 km in just 59 hours to secure a global rank of 248 among nearly 9,000 cyclists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A year earlier, he completed the 'London-Edinburgh-London' ride — 1,535 km in 110 hours — and cemented his credentials as one of India's most accomplished ultra-distance cyclists. Over the past decade, Gwite has amassed 19 Super Randonneur titles and tackled some of the harshest rides across the subcontinent, including the 'Trans-Himalaya 1200' and the 'Wagah-to-Kanyakumari' expeditions. 'End of the day, it's about how one prioritises life,' he said. 'It doesn't help thinking constantly of issues back home, but to keep oneself healthy is the best way to help my society and country.' Gwite's achievement in Poland also serves as a qualifier for the iconic Raam, often considered the pinnacle of ultra-cycling. But the challenge ahead is as much logistical as physical. 'The 'Race Across America' is super expensive,' he admitted. 'Unless you get proper support, it's difficult to do it on your own. I have qualified and the idea is to definitely go. But this is not a Rs 10 or Rs 20 lakh budget. You need a proper crew including a doctor, nurse, and physiotherapist. For Raam, we can't randomly pick people; we need a team that understands the race,' Gwite said. For a sport largely invisible in India's cricket-dominated landscape, his solitary rides have become quiet symbols of grit and possibility, showing what determination can achieve even in the face of overwhelming odds.
09-07-2025
- Health
Man bikes across US as father undergoes cancer treatment, fulfilling promises to each other
A Florida man kept a promise to his father by completing a cross-country cycling race as his dad simultaneously underwent treatment for advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer. On Sunday, June 22, Alvaro Nuñez crossed the finish line of the Race Across America, a grueling coast-to-coast 3,000-mile cycling challenge from California to New Jersey that he completed in just under 12 days. Just one month before he set off on the race, Nuñez learned his father had been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. What could have been a breaking point became Nuñez's new motivation, the Miami-based entrepreneur told " Good Morning America." Rather than urging Nuñez to be by his side during treatment, Nuñez said his father gave him a new purpose. "He told me, 'Don't you ever, ever say that you're gonna drop on this. You finish what you start. And just so you know, you give me more strength by doing this race than by being here with me,'" Nuñez recalled. "So we made this agreement. And the agreement is that if I didn't quit throughout the race, he wouldn't quit throughout the treatment," he continued. "And when you have a bond, an agreement [that is] so strong, you feel just unstoppable." From that point on, Nuñez said the race became personal. Race Across America isn't for the faint of heart. Spanning 12 days, over 3,000 miles, 12 states, and 150,000 feet of climbing -- approximately five times the height of Mount Everest -- it's widely considered one of the hardest endurance challenges on the planet. And Nuñez had never even raced a bike competitively before. Standing 6 feet, 4 inches and weighing over 200 pounds, he trained obsessively for up to 12 hours a day on the bike, running on minimal sleep. Their strength carried each other During the race, Nuñez said he averaged just one hour of sleep per night. He said he hallucinated, lost feeling in his hands and feet, and at times, he said he could barely eat or think. But he said he kept going for his dad. The two talked throughout the race, checking in as often as they could. Nuñez told "GMA" he later learned that every day before treatment, his dad would rush the doctors, telling them, "Hurry up because my son is about to make it to the time station and to this cutoff time, I need to be there for him." When Nuñez crossed the finish line in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he did so with his dad on FaceTime. "That was one of the most emotional moments ever and one of those moments that I was visualizing throughout the race, of me crossing that finish line and seeing my dad on the other [side]," he recalled. In a statement to "GMA," Rick Boethling, executive director of Race Across America, praised Nuñez's commitment. "When I spoke with Alvaro last year, when he crewed for a 2-person relay team, he said he was going to race solo the next year. I hear that a lot and oftentimes it is just words," Boethling said. "When he registered I was sort of surprised. It is really impressive that he decided to race and then put together a successful rookie race in under a year. Many people take years to prepare." "His dedication to success, not only in his career, but also preparing for RAAM, really shone through. As with every RAAM finisher we are super excited for him," Boethling added. Nuñez said he is still recovering physically and emotionally from the race. Now, as he continues to support his father, Nuñez said he is focused on sharing what he learned about motivation and love. "Pain fades and glory stays," he said. "It's about just staying in the game for as long as you can. And sometimes we are going through a lot of pain and we quit when we are so close to the end … so for those out there that are struggling in their own battles, that are fighting every day, just keep on going."
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Ultra Cyclist Philipp Kaider Embarks on Race Across America with Support from Radiometer
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On June 10, 2025, Austrian ultra-endurance athlete Philipp Kaider will begin his most ambitious challenge yet: the Race Across America (RAAM). Spanning nearly 5,000 kilometers from the Pacific to the Atlantic, RAAM is widely regarded as one of the toughest endurance races in the world—demanding continuous cycling across extreme terrain, weather conditions, and time zones. To help monitor his hydration and recovery throughout the event, Kaider's team will use the ABL90 FLEX PLUS blood gas analyzer to measure critical values such as electrolytes—ensuring he remains in peak condition across each stage of the race. Share This marks Kaider's first attempt at the iconic race, a feat that tests not just physical strength, but also mental focus and strategic precision. Supported by a mobile crew and detailed performance planning, Kaider is determined to cross the finish line with speed and resilience. 'RAAM isn't just a race—it's a life experience,' said Kaider. 'It's about pushing past what you thought was possible and discovering a new level of endurance. I've trained for years to reach this starting line.' RAAM represents the ultimate test of human endurance, and Philipp's story reflects the passion and perseverance we admire at Radiometer. To help monitor his hydration and recovery throughout the event, Kaider's team will use the ABL90 FLEX PLUS blood gas analyzer to measure critical values such as electrolytes—ensuring he remains in peak condition across each stage of the race. About Radiometer Whatever comes next, we make sure life comes first. Radiometer develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for blood sampling, blood gas analysis, transcutaneous monitoring, immunoassay testing, and related IT management systems. Today, Radiometer's products and solutions are used in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories in over 130 countries, providing information on critical parameters in acute care diagnostics. Through connected solutions, expert knowledge, and trusted partnerships, we help health care professionals make diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. To learn more, visit or contact Radiometer America at 1 (800) 736 0600. About RAAM RAAM, first held in 1982, differs from stage-based races by running non-stop from start to finish. Riders have no designated rest periods, making strategic decisions about sleep, nutrition, and pacing crucial for success.
