Passions: Life outside the Office

By Pooja Kothari

Photo by Subhojit Paul

Two years ago, as Yogen Khosla watched a video footage of his elder brother’s cycling trip from Manali to Leh, it struck a chord deep down. The image of this group of cyclists, on what is considered one of the 10 most dangerous and stunning routes in the world, overwhelmed him. It held Khosla’s interest so much that the managing director of the US$10 million microfinance firm, Capital Trust, decided to give it a shot. Today, he’s nearly given up 20 years of golfing to accommodate his passion for cycling. In December, he rode 300 kms from Bikaner to the desert of Jaisalmer. Next, his sight is set on the same trail that his brother rode years ago. “I am training very hard for it. I am told it’s every rider’s dream journey,” says the 48-year-old, who feels cycling has made him the fittest he has ever been in his life. He finds cycling more enjoyable than going to the gym or running, since it allows him to “cover a lot more distance in the same amount of time” and offers “so much more to see”. Khosla rides with his group of rather “competitive” cycling friends twice a week in Delhi, even though he hasn’t
participated in any races so far.

Training Schedule
Four days a week
Two days cycling
Two days spinning—a group cycling class

Fancy Wheels
Two Trek mountain bikes
Trek road bike

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