Vedangi Kulkarni
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
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
Ard Rock Enduro 2022 report – in at the deep end for this first time MTB racer
By Vedangi Kulkarni last updated
Feature Vedangi Kulkarni raced Ard Rock over the weekend and discovered a love for enduro racing
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
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
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
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
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
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