#152 From Suffering Slipped Discs to Becoming the Fastest Finisher at 1200km PBP2023- Sanjeev Sharma

<p>This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com</p> <p>If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today&#39;s sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code &#39;BIKEYVENKY&#39; on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com  </p> <p> </p> <p>Today&#39;s guest Sanjeev Sharma was the fastest Indian finisher at the prestegious ride Paris Brest Paris this year. He finished the 1200km iconic self supported ride in 56 hours 29mins. For someone who picked up a cycle to lose weight on doctors advice due to slip disc issues, just about 5 years ago, he went from strength to strength. He not only lost nearly 30 kgs in weight and became a lot fitter and healthier, he started winning races in amateur and master&#39;s categories.   </p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode we talk about Sanjeev&#39;s journey in cycling. We talk about his weight loss journey as well as his experience of finishing challenging rides like PBP and LEL. He shares details about what all went into cutting his time from 81 hours in PBP 2019 to 56 hours in PBP 2023. It was an interesting and insightful conversation. Hope you enjoy listening to his stories as much as I did.    </p> <p> </p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:04:00 Early days in power lifting, slip disc</p> <p>0:08:40 Working life, losing fitness and gaining weight</p> <p>0:12:50 Early days in cycling</p> <p>0:17:50 Getting into Brevets, 4 SRs in first year</p> <p>0:23:35 Hearing about Paris Brest Paris in 2019</p> <p>0:27:20 Getting into structured training</p> <p>0:33:20 PBP 2019 experience</p> <p>0:47:00 How cycling changed his life</p> <p>0:53:15 London Edinburgh London (LEL 2022) experience</p> <