Answered: I am taking a bicycle trip to Leh from Manali in September this year. The one in February, 2015 is with Ajeet Bajaj, who takes the chosen few on a trail to spot the elusive snow leopards. Cheers and all the best!

Answered: Since you stay in Gurgaon, you are fortunate to have the Aravalis all around, especially when you ride from Gurgaon towards Faridabad. The road is undulating and trains one well for the hill rides. If you are looking at off-roading too, the trails that branch off from the main road are exciting and challenging. As a start, begin riding on the Faridabad road on a decent mountain bike. If you venture into the trails, try and put a puncture retardant gel into your tubes or/and learn how to fix punctures yourself. For that, irrespective of whether you have the gel or not, cary an extra tube, puncture repair kit and small pump to inflate your tire. Other than that, ensure you carry enough water, either in the water bottle or a hydration backpack. Please also wear comfort clothes with reflectors and if you ride in the dark, even at dusk or dawn, ensure you have bright tail and head lamps. Other than that, you will see a lot of serious bikers around. Ask them about the right saddle height. It helps a lot. All the best!

Answered: Yes, there are plenty. If you Google, you'd find a lot of references. And that area is awesome for biking. haven't done myself, but there are enough enthusiasts who swear by it. Cheers

Answered: You are welcome!

Answered: None does it on a regular basis. However, the bio-diversity park on the MG Road is a good place for undulating trails. A lot of kids go thee for their rides. Cheers

Answered: An 8 year old doing 20 KMs on Firefox is awesome. What you need to ensure is that the bike size is right and also the saddle is at the correct height. If its too low, it would impact how much he can get out of each pedal and too high can affect tendons and hamstrings. But, as I said, an 8 year old doing 20 kms is great. Encourage him. Cheers

Answered: Hi. How have you been? I have been swamped, but not complaining. BIanchi and Trek sell decent roadies in India. They are not the best in the world, but good enough for someone who wants to start riding. I am assuming you ONLY want to ride on roads and not any trail or off-road, which are far more fun. In any case, a lot of us feel most Indian roads are good enough for MTBs alone, especially after monsoons :) Do let me know if this helps. Cheers

Answered: There are enough places between Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida where good quality cycling apparels are now available. Cyclofit and Firefox in Ghitorni on MG Road; Supreme Cycles in Yusuf Sarai; Cyclofit in Noida, FIrefox in Gurgaon and Adventure 18 opposite Venkateshwara College in South Campus are places that store specialised clothing for biking. Quality may not be top notch yet, but basic stuff is readily available. Hope that answers!