Dr. Meera's cycling journey, averaging an impressive 8,000 km annually, symbolizes not just a sport but a transformative means of overcoming identity crises and embracing unforeseen passions. Listen to this TEDx as Meera shares her experiences that underscores the importance of continuous self-challenge and a commitment to embrace daily challenges as stepping stones to a fulfilling life.
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Mother who Pedals
Meera Velankar
A seasoned endurance athlete, Meera has been cycling for more than twelve years now, steadily racking up finishes at multiple running and cycling events and wins in some of the toughest challenges. Her athletic resume consists of an Ironman 70.3 finish, Super Randonneur norm earned thrice, and the coveted podium finish at Tour of Nilgiris.
" passionate coach "
"I reached out to Meera post pregnancy to get back my pre-pregnancy fitness levels. It had been almost a year since I had done any proper workout. Meera was really fantastic. She works with you every step of the way, understands your challenges, customizes her class to ensure you push yourself without injury. 3 months with her have really helped me bring back my strength and endurance!"
Pavni Kumar, Trainee
"single minded focus "
"Having trained Meera for a number of years, I have first hand seen her dedication, commitment and ability to go after her goals with a single minded focus."
Deepak Raj,
Co-Founder & Chief Coach, Yoska
" Mentor par excellence "
Being an elite cyclist herself, Dr.Meera has coached and shaped me into a potential triathlete sports person. Distance is not a barrier for the canopy of her teachings.
Abhishek Bhavsar,
Runner, Cyclist
" passionate coach "
"Both our daughters have been training with meera over the past 2 years...She has been doing a fantastic job in inculcating discipline, commitment and dedication in them and exhorting them to reach higher goals...she is extremely passionate about developing her students and is able to personally identify areas of focus for each student"
Vivek Nambiar, Parent
" Inspiring "
"Meera was the right enablement for KreedaGala’s ‘weekend catch-up’ initiative. The motivational speech made by Meera was very inspiring and life transforming. "
Srividya BV and Deepak Puranik
KreedaGala
" Team Player "
"An ace multitasker with a rational mind, Meera manages many roles beautifully in her life. I will always remember her team building spirit which she displayed during our group race – Veloraid 2015."
Ashok B, Tandem partner
Ghatkopar Cycling Club
"clarity and confidence "
"Meera's energy levels are contagious. She makes the toughest tasks look simple, such clarity and confidence is what she carries with her"
Bhavika and Mukesh Sawlani
Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield
Evolution and Experiments - Bringing Tandem Cycling to India | Meera Velankar | TEDx NITK Surathkal
Workshops and Programs
Cycling
Group Tours
Day treks and cycling
One day or Multi day cycling trips and treks/walks around Bangalore for smaller groups
Benefits
One of the things we routinely hear from our trip participants is how transformative, affordable, adventurous and educative small group tours are for them.
Training
Coaching programs
Fitness coaching
Customised fitness programs to suit individual requirements for kids as well as adults
Duration and benefits
2/3 sessions in a week , these are for active lifestyle or recreational or endurance cycling
Routine treks
One day or Multi day cycling trips and treks/walks as part of fitness programs
Mentorships
Workshops
Motivational Talks
Sharing unique stories from tandem trips on national and international highways. Tips about work life balance, staying motivated and opting for smaller goals. Her program features an educative and inspirational presentation about her rides, including the many stories of trials and the triumphs from her tandem trips.
Woman Power
Interact with female employees to encourage them for active lifestyle, maintaining work-life balance
THANK YOU
SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS AND ASSOCIATES IN THIS JOURNEY
Product Reviews
Bikes, events, routes, accessories
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BMW Endurance Ride 2020
BMW NBG IV; this bike gave me a comfortable ride on the rolling terrain. For uphills, I think the NBG III M bike by BMW was a better candidate with 30 speed-gear combinations.It may be worth mentioning that the bikes were absolutely gleaming and quite good-looking.
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Athlos
ATHLOS, A PREMIUM WEAR SPORTS BRAND IN INDIA.
This bra and top are designed for serious athletes such as marathon runners, and triathletes. The material has a good hold but is light so I didn’t feel caged in the bra. It was interesting to try this material – Econyl, which I was told is made from recycled ocean waste.
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Convolution Bikes (Aspera Model)
Aspera is an all-weather and an all-terrain bike due to its geometry, style and wheels. It can easily handle smooth roads and even bumpy trails with rough patches. This bike comes in shades of Blue, Red, Golden, Gray and Black. Since this is an indigenous product, it can be customized for frame logos, colors and even bike geometry at minimal extra cost.
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Polygon Bikes - A Review
Riding the tiny XXS Divine R 5 was one of my most cherished experiences. I first tested it on a highway near Bangalore and then rode it during 200 BRM Anchetty. The XXS Divine is like Tabasco sauce, capable of bringing spice to life with just few hours of ride. It’s a great bike for women and therefore highly recommended.
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Experiences
Cycling Tours
When you book a tour with Meera, rest assured that every detail is taken care of from start to finish. Her goal is to ensure that your focus is on having fun exploring, learning and cycling through safe and scenic destinations.
One size does not fit all; so, no matter what sort of cyclists or traveler you are rest assured that we have a tour for you.
Half day program
Whitefield Tour
For a group of upto 5 people. We will provide basic geared cycles, helmet and support van.
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Full Day program
Corporates / Small teams
One day or Multi day cycling trips and treks/walks around
Bangalore for smaller groups
Rides that inspire
My Journey on Pedals
Kashmir to Kanyakumari
Meera & Robert create history on Tandem Cycle ride from Kanyakumari to Kashmir 3849km in 18 days. Both the riders covered a distance of 3849 kms Start from 10 October 2020 and reached to the Srinagar Kashmir on 28 October 2020 & passing 13 states on 18 days.
Read moreThe Golden Quadrilateral
The Golden Quadrilateral is a network of national highways connecting Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai in four directions and is 6,263 km long. Velankar along with her ride partners managed to accomplish this feat in 41 days, 7 hours and 20 minutes.
GQ Stats:
Meera Velankar -
6362km | Entire GQ
Dinkar Patil -
3629.73 | Bangalore to Aurangabad(Bihar)
Utkarsh Varma -
2633.37 | Aurangabad(Bihar) to Bangalore
East to West
Meera has ridden three covid waves, literally, on her bicycle, covering three major routes over the last 16 months. The K2k Ride, The Golden Qualdilateral and now the East to West ride, otherwise known as the "the other k2k" in cycling circuits.
7 States, 3800 Kms & 26 days. Cycling from Arunachal Pradesh to Koteshwar in Gujarat