When it comes to cycling, there are many things people are unaware of!

In our society, when we think of cycling, we think of kids on the road or maybe a person with not enough money! But this is a field where you can pursue a career as a professional cyclist!

It might be hard to believe, but talking to Usha Khanal, a female professional cyclist who bagged a silver medal at the South Asian Games 2015, says, “Cycling for me started as a hobby. I was attracted by the way of life, and how free it looked. But later I was inspired to take it to the professional level, as I had a friend who was also a professional cyclist. Now I am a full-time racer, and have been doing that since 2015!”

“There are so many things people have yet to know about cyclists because it might still be an alien concept saying ‘I cycle for living’. But there is a range of bicycles we can find and different types of cyclists. And to be honest, there are different types of bicycles as well. From the ones used by pro-cyclists themselves to the normal ones.”

When asked about the price range, Khanal went on to say, “I mean it may be a bit hard to believe but a few people know that cycling can be a very expensive sport. I believed cycling was affordable but getting in the field I was proven very wrong. There are bicycles that are more expensive than motorcycles, or even as expensive as cars. And due to the pandemic, it is hard to find affordable ones in Nepal.”