Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Indian Skaters Transition to Road Racing
Some skaters in India are switching to road racing cycling.
They found that their skills from skating help them in cycling.
Two skaters, Surya Thathu and Harshveer Singh Sikhon, are now part of the Indian team for a big race called the Pune Grand Tour.
They say that skating and cycling use similar muscles and movements.
The Cycling Federation of India is looking for talented skaters to join cycling because they can learn quickly.
Surya and Harshveer both had success in cycling after switching from skating.
They are excited to compete in the big race against European teams.
Indian skaters are transitioning to road racing cycling due to better opportunities and funding.
Surya Thathu and Harshveer Singh Sikhon are selected for the Indian team in the Pune Grand Tour.
Both skaters found that their athletic abilities from skating translate well to cycling.
The Cycling Federation of India is actively scouting skaters for their potential in road racing.
Surya and Harshveer have had early success in cycling, with Harshveer even winning a medal.
- Who
- Indian skaters transitioning to road racing, including Surya Thathu and Harshveer Singh Sikhon
- What
- Transition from roller skating to road racing cycling
- When
- Upcoming Pune Grand Tour next week
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To leverage athletic abilities and muscle groups common to both sports, with better opportunities and funding in cycling
- Event
- Pune Grand Tour
- Indian Team Size
- 8 riders
- Notable Skater-Cyclists
- Surya Thathu, Harshveer Singh Sikhon
- Common Muscle Groups
- Leg muscles, quads, glutes, calves
- CFI General Secretary
- Maninder Pal Singh
- Harshveer's Skating Duration
- 14 years
- Surya's Inter-University Bike
- Second-hand German-designed Merida
- Surya's Injury
- Broken scapula shoulder blade
