The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.
'I wasn't just racing, I was paving the way for others.'
A fire was threatening the course that will stage the Olympic mountain bike competition on Monday after a controlled rubbish burn spread out of control in high winds.
Rider Padam from Nepal overcame the tough terrain and 70 fellow challengers to win the fourth edition of the Hercules MTB Himachal mountain biking race on Monday.
Out in the cold, lone Indian qualifier crowdfunds 2026 Olympic bid
Over 60 top international and Indian riders will compete in India's first mountain biking race.
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that cricket will be included in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.
He termed his grandmother and former prime minister Indira Gandhi as "the love of my life and my second mother".
With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
Six tribes under Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation and a few other tribes decided to refrain from participating in the cultural programmes.
The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.
Switzerland's Jolanda Neff won the first ever European Games gold medal when she triumphed in the women's Mountain Bike.
The Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal race will flag off on September 27 from Shimla and will cover a distance of 680 kms over nine eventful days.
This is the Madhuri Dixit you never knew. The soccer mom. The one who went grocery shopping. The lady who went mountain biking. And someone who will never, ever, go bungee jumping. Madhuri Dixit, the heart-throb of millions, reveals her mommy side and still blushes when she recalls the most romantic moments in her life, in this fascinating interview with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar.
Lance Armstrong was back on his bike on Saturday, urging his supporters not to 'cry' for him a day after the United States Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) decision to strip his seven Tour de France titles and ban him for life.
Dilshad Master-Kumar, Co-Founder Farinto.com travels to Kasaar Devi for a spin and returns with a bagful of memories.
Australia's Mark Webber, desperate to get racing after the delay to the start of the Formula One season, thinks he "probably" has his best chance of winning his home grand prix in Melbourne this weekend.
An American mountain biker was killed in a snowstorm in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh where authorities rescued nearly 30 tourists, including foreigners.
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber has been seriously injured after being hit by a car while competing in a charity multi-sport event in Tasmania. Webber, who drives for the Red Bull team, was cycling near the historic convict town of Port Arthur when he collided with a four-wheel drive.
Five months after he shattered his leg in a cycling accident, Mark Webber is back on his bike and closer to Formula One glory than he has ever been before.
A day or two in Thenmala, an eco-tourism destination in Kerala.
With international brands jazzing up their pedal pushers with technology for India, bicycles cease to be a poor man's transport.
Gunn-Rita Dahle overcame searing heat and problems with her mountain bike to win the women's cross country title.
Aarushi Agarwal makes a (very, very) strong case for you to go back to the two-wheeler!
Think beyond the obvious and explore these unusual getaways.
Luis Enrique's new task is to rebuild a Spain team that ruled international football between 2008 and 2012 by winning successive European Championships and the 2010 World Cup but have been deeply disappointing at their last three international tournaments.
When Bollywood stars opted for bicycles.
Lance Armstrong has been charged with crashing into two parked cars in the Colorado ski resort.
The stars attempt dare devil stunts.
Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?
Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?
The HRX story will be watched closely by many, for Bollywood stars have rarely made the transition from movies to business.
Three enthusiasts, who now run cycling ventures in Bengaluru, write about biking trails in and around the city
'Our real future is the boy in the slum and the girl in the village.' 'We need to find the voices that can empower them to lead a better life,' TED Talks' Chris Anderson tells Niraj Bhatt.
'The majority of the audience knows me. My relationship with them is of over 27 years. The people who questioned me are already biased against me; they will question no matter what I do. I don't react to that. The important thing is not to be negative.'
It still isn't too late to plan your first trip of the year! Anita Rao-Kashi draws up this list.
Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.
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