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Kerala cyclist rides 11,000 km without front wheel to Nepal
Saneed, a professional bicycle stunt performer from Kannur, is cycling from Kerala to Nepal on a bicycle without a front wheel to spread an anti-drug message. He has already covered more than 7,000 km of the 11,000-km journey, aiming to reach Everest Base Camp.
A civil engineering and interior designing graduate, Saneed has been performing stunts for 12 years and trains Indian Army personnel in parade stunts. He previously rode 7,000 km from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on a similar modified bicycle.
He covers 50 to 60 km a day, sometimes up to 150 km, depending on road conditions and weather. Strong Himalayan winds make balancing harder. Saneed hopes the ride will inspire young people to pursue healthy interests instead of drugs.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is the second long-distance stunt ride by the same cyclist, following a 7,000-km Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir journey. The route crosses multiple states and the Himalayas, where high winds and altitude add risk. India has seen several anti-drug awareness campaigns by individuals, but a bicycle without a front wheel is an unusual attention-grabber. The ride's success depends on road infrastructure and weather in the mountain stretches. Saneed's own training of army personnel suggests he has institutional support. The real test will be whether his message reaches the youth in the states he passes through.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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