- A Kerala man is cycling nearly 11,000 km to Everest Base Camp on a unique bicycle.
- He has already covered over 7,000 km carrying an anti-drug message.
- The professional stunter hopes to inspire people to stay away from drugs.
A Kerala-based man has taken on an extraordinary challenge of cycling nearly 11,000 kilometres from Kerala to Nepal on a bicycle without a front wheel to spread an anti-drug message. According to news agency ANI, Saneed was recently spotted riding through Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu on the modified cycle as he continued his journey towards Nepal.
His ultimate goal is to reach Everest Base Camp. So far, he has covered more than 7,000 km on the current expedition. A video shared by the news agency shows Saneed carefully balancing on the unusual bicycle as he pedals along a road in Tiruchirappalli. The cycle has only a rear wheel, requiring him to maintain balance throughout the journey without a front wheel.
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Saneed reportedly covers around 50 to 60 km a day, although his longest single-day ride has been 150 km. He said the distance he can travel depends largely on road conditions and weather, with strong winds making the challenging ride even more difficult.
Wearing a helmet, protective gear and gloves, Saneed carries all his essentials on the bicycle. A sign attached to the cycle reads, "Say no to drugs. World Record. Kerala to Everest Base Camp. Without Front Tyre."
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While speaking to the news outlet, Saneed shared more about his background. He said, "I completed a ride from Kerala to Kashmir without a front wheel, and now I am going from Kerala to Everest Base Camp...I am a graduate student who studied civil engineering and interior designing, and I am also a professional bike stunter. We train the Indian Army for their parade stunts."
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He further explained that the journey is part of a campaign against drug abuse. "to show people that you don't need drugs to achieve something different - do what makes you happy and don't ruin your life."
He added that he hopes to inspire people to rethink their attitude towards drugs and make healthier choices.
