Tell us about your cycling journey until now.
I have always been interested in sports, but it was only in 2017 that I took up cycling and running when I participated in a parents’ running competition organised by my children. To my surprise, I stood first in the race. It made me feel that I was capable of managing my family and pursuing my passion for sports at the same time. Furthermore, I started participating in other competitions, which were a combination of running, cycling, and swimming. In the last five years, I have not only cycled through different parts of our country but have also built my own business in cycle manufacturing. Breaking records was only possible because I accepted the opportunities when they knocked on my door.

Preeti Mhaske after completing her solo cycling expedition in Manali