Proud Moment! Five Lads of MbC Pedal to Goa on their Bicycles

Proud Moment! Five Lads of MbC Pedal to Goa on their Bicycles

Mangaluru: Either you take a train or a bus or drive your own vehicle when you decide to spend a few pleasure days in the sun-n-sand destination-Goa. But imagine riding a bicycle for about 300 plus kilometers to take a trip from Mangaluru to Goa – that too by a bunch of young lads from Mangaluru belonging to Mangalore Bicycle Club. Five boys from “MbC Juniors” Achinthya Rao, Ankith Shetty, Dhrushya Billave, Gautham Rao and Shawn Patrao who rode their bicycles all the way to Goa, have not only made MbC proud with this feat but also their parents and other young boys and youth out there.

With the scorching heat on the coastal belt even thinking of riding under hot sun gives us goose bumps. Boys had chalked out their draft plan to ride from Mangaluru to Goa on their bicycle in just 2 days even before they approached the MbC senior members for suggestion and tips. Everyone at MbC was surprised to see their enthusiasm levels for this epic journey.

These young boys started their ride at 3:50 am on April 27, 2017 from Karnataka Poly Technic junction, Mangaluru with two support vehicles following them with necessary supplies. They enjoyed their ride on the highway experiencing the scenic coastal belt of Karnataka and reached Kundapur around 10:00 am covering the distance at 27 kmph. Their riding speed considering the humid weather is commendable. All five reached their target point for day 1 – Kumta at 4:00 pm comfortably and relaxed at their hotels except for one of the riders who was injured a bit but bounced back on the second day.

Their second leg started from Kumta on April 28, 2017, at 7:30 am. They had a shorter distance to be covered for day two when compared to day one but tougher rolling roads. Without any doubts, they sailed through comfortably having enough breaks and hydrating themselves well until they reached their destination Goa. With 100 kms covered on Day 2, they accomplished their goal of cycling to Goa in their own style. They will be heading back to Mangaluru on their support vehicles after couple of days of “Chilling-out” at the fun-n-frolic destination-Goa.

Everyone at Mangalore Bicycle Club appreciates their idea of cycling all the way up to Goa at this young age. They have also acknowledged the average speed of 24 kmph at which they covered the entire distance of 300 kms from Mangaluru to Goa keeping all safety norms, wearing all safety gears, more importantly in this scorching heat. This effort of theirs is commendable and they have set a higher benchmark for all Mangaloreans who are looking at having a healthy lifestyle by cycling. MbC has also wholeheartedly thanked the parents of all five boys who encouraged and supported their idea, guided them and stayed with them like a shadow all throughout the journey.

With this accomplishment, the boys have placed themselves one step higher amongst other cyclists here and they will continue to inspire youths around in taking up cycling for fitness and commutation.