Cycling Through a Pandemic is a project sharing the stories and perspectives of cyclists from ten countries around the world, who embarked on journeys in their home countries during the pandemic. This is Mohit Raj Kapoor's story.

After roaming around South-East Asia and the mighty Himalayas for more than four years, This was the first time that I had to be home for such a long period and my hungry heart was looking for another adventure to satisfy my longing to be outdoors.

Lately, I had been facing too many mental health issues, and I felt like I had been caged for a long time. Therefore, the quest to explore my own back yard started.

I made a rough plan on the map for a three day bike tour in the Aravalli Range and packed my bike, then off I went. Thing was, I never knew that I lived in an area that's such a hidden gem, and there was so much to explore! Although this was just a short tour local to home, it made me realised that there are so many hidden trails in these mountains.