u/Aggressive-Sir705

Hey everyone,

My friend and I are thinking of starting a bicycle rental + cycling community brand in Rishikesh, starting small and testing the concept first.

The idea is not just rentals, but creating:

• sunrise rides
• waterfall/café rides
• community cycling events
• slow travel experiences
• hostel collaborations
• wellness + cycling culture in the Himalayas

We feel like most rental businesses here focus on motorcycles/scooters, but not really on building a cycling lifestyle/community.

Wanted genuine feedback from travelers, cyclists, backpackers, and people who’ve been to Rishikesh:

• Would you actually rent bicycles there?
• What kind of rides/experiences would interest you?
• What pricing would feel reasonable?
• Would hostels/tourists be interested in group rides?
• Do you think this has long-term potential in Himalayan regions?

Also, if you’ve seen similar brands anywhere in India or abroad, would love examples.

Trying to understand whether this is a good idea before scaling it seriously.

Thanks :)

Hey everyone,

My friend and I are thinking of starting a bicycle rental + cycling community brand in Rishikesh, starting small and testing the concept first.

The idea is not just rentals, but creating:

• sunrise rides
• waterfall/café rides
• community cycling events
• slow travel experiences
• hostel collaborations
• wellness + cycling culture in the Himalayas

We feel like most rental businesses here focus on motorcycles/scooters, but not really on building a cycling lifestyle/community.

Wanted genuine feedback from travelers, cyclists, backpackers, and people who’ve been to Rishikesh:

• Would you actually rent bicycles there?
• What kind of rides/experiences would interest you?
• What pricing would feel reasonable?
• Would hostels/tourists be interested in group rides?
• Do you think this has long-term potential in Himalayan regions?

Also, if you’ve seen similar brands anywhere in India or abroad, would love examples.

Trying to understand whether this is a good idea before scaling it seriously.

Thanks :)

Hey everyone,

My friend and I are thinking of starting a bicycle rental + cycling community brand in Rishikesh, starting small and testing the concept first.

The idea is not just rentals, but creating:

• sunrise rides
• waterfall/café rides
• community cycling events
• slow travel experiences
• hostel collaborations
• wellness + cycling culture in the Himalayas

We feel like most rental businesses here focus on motorcycles/scooters, but not really on building a cycling lifestyle/community.

Wanted genuine feedback from travelers, cyclists, backpackers and people who’ve been to Rishikesh:

• Would you actually rent bicycles there?
• What kind of rides/experiences would interest you?
• What pricing would feel reasonable?
• Would hostels/tourists be interested in group rides?
• Do you think this has long-term potential in Himalayan regions?

Also, if you’ve seen similar brands anywhere in India or abroad, would love examples.

Trying to understand whether this is a good idea before scaling it seriously.

Thanks :)