Himanshu Makhija : a national-level cyclist from Raipur

You cannot get good by staying home. If you want to get fast, you have to go where the fast guys are,” Says our athletic birthday boy, Himanshu Makhija

Born and brought up in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, he started to develop an interest in cycling when he was very young. Pursuing his passion, he thought to apply it professionally as well.

He started training for Mountain biking and indoor cycling, and afterwards, he went to participate in several cycling competitions like racing and various championships.

In 2018, he competed in the MTB Championship and who was declared the winner. After his continuous wins and achievements, he became a national-level cyclist and upgrading himself he also became a national level mountain bike in 2018.

Right now he is also a certified coach for indoor cycling and an ICG master trainer.

Himanshu calls cycling a refreshment of his mind and a form of meditation. Whenever he is on the roads or whenever cycling, it feels like everything is under control for him.

He loves cycling in the forest for around the greenery. His best record is cycling for 8 hours straight in the mountains.

Team Gr8Pandy wishes Himanshu a fantastic birthday and may he lead a successful life.