Vedangi Kulkarni

Freelance writer

Vedangi Kulkarni is an adventure traveller, endurance athlete, public speaker, writer, expedition manager and a business owner. In 2018, she rode 29,000km around the world in 160 days, mostly solo and unsupported, at the age of 19/20, becoming the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe by bike. She’s always keen for an adventure, be it cold water swimming, long distance hiking or cycling, climbing, mountain biking or travelling through  remote places. Her happy place is anywhere outside, in the wild, and on the move. She loves to write about bikepacking, mountain biking and just about anything adventurous and has penned articles for Singletrack World and Nat Geo Traveller UK as well as Bike Perfect.

Latest articles by Vedangi Kulkarni

Finn Iles in his race run at Vallnord
Why are World Cup downhill riders forming a union and what does this mean for the sport?

By Vedangi Kulkarni Last updated

News With changing organization and broadcast rights, and no word on next year's World Cup dates or format, this may be the beginning of the end of DH MTB World Cups as we know it

News
Vedangi riding stage 1 of Ard Rock Enduro
Ard Rock Enduro 2022 report – in at the deep end for this first time MTB racer

By Vedangi Kulkarni Last updated

Features Vedangi Kulkarni raced Ard Rock over the weekend and discovered a love for enduro racing

Features
Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards in Parallel II
Kade Edwards interview – the hugely versatile rider on DH's future, riding with Brandon Semenuk and more

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

Interview We catch up with former Junior DH World Champion, Kade Edwards, the man with all the tricks

Interview
Growling Grizzly Bear close up
How a bikepacker survived a bear attack during her World Record ride around the globe

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

News Vedangi Kulkarni is the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world by bike. Here she tells the tale of dealing with a bear attack during her record breaking ride

News
Grinduro 2022
Grinduro is back with the perfect gravel party-to-race ratio

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

News Canyon are hosting Grinduro in Powys, Wales on 23/24th July

News
Two cyclists riding along Rebellion Way.
Cycling UK announces Rebellion Way, a long distance cycling route in Norfolk

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

News After the successful launch of Cantii Way, Cycling UK is launching another route this October in Norfolk

News
AM.200.M in action
Atherton bikes launch AM.200.M – a race-winning, hand-crafted, speedy mullet

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

News The AM.200.M is the culmination of feedback from some of the most legendary downhill racers, providing unrivaled adjustability

News
Best bikepacking bags
Best bikepacking bags for your next adventure – carry everything you need and more

By Vedangi Kulkarni Last updated

Buyer's Guide The bags you need to carry you through a multi-day bikepacking trip whether it’s around the corner or across the continent

Buyer's Guide
Wizard Works Go-Go Top Tube Bag
Wizard Works Go-Go Top Tube Bag review – stable, stylish and spacious

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

Review In signature Wizard Works style, the Go-Go Top Tube Bag is available in a range of customisable options of bold colors, different sizes and functional design

Review
The Alpkit Caledonian Mini 4L bag on a gravel bike
Alpkit Caledonian Mini 4L review – top tube mounted micro panniers

By Vedangi Kulkarni Published

Review Alpkit’s Caledonian Mini is a 4L pannier style top tube bikepacking bag inspired by 1950s pioneers of off-road cycle touring and made from waxed cotton

Review