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The Speaking Wheels Show · S3 · E5 · January 2, 2026

The Team Behind the Rider: Arvind Bijwe on Crewing Endurance Races

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No one finishes the Deccan Cliffhanger or RAAM alone. Arvind Bijwe, triathlete, ultramarathoner and a founding member of Pune’s largest running community, has crewed many athletes through endurance races. He explains what a crew does, the roles and responsibilities involved, how they keep a rider going, and why you don’t need to be a cyclist to become a valuable crew member.

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