Cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip
An Indian cyclist who is on a mission to pedal around the globe has reached Qatar after touring 79 countries.
Somen Debnath, who plans to set up a global village near Kolkata, has already toured 79 countries and plans to visit 191 nations by 2020 and he will move to Saudi Arabia on August 15.
Debnath started his ‘Around the World on Bicycle’ initiative in 2004 to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS.
Debnath said he expects the local government to award him eight hectares of land for his global village.
He plans to cover 200,000 kilometres, reaching up to 2 million people by the end of his journey in 2020.
About his plans for a global village, the idea is to share and care for everyone in society irrespective of their caste, color or creed and give dignity to each of them, Debnath told Gulf Times.
The young adventurist also claimed that all his expenses were covered by people he met during his journey.
Source: thehindu.com
Poor guy he is expecting the Govt to give him land...
Just goes to show and prove one mans determination, courage and spirit. We can do and be good at what we want to be if we persevere and move on with determination and the courage to get on where we want to be or what we want to be. Some men use a plane, a truck, a 4 x 4 vehicle, etc to create records or go around the world but this man is doing wonders on a humble cycle
Nothing is impossible...
For me this task looks impossible... although I know to ride a cycle, while for him... he is living it...
Nothing is impossible... things are as possible... as you let your dreams take you...
Could anybody provide us the road map how he travelled from India to Qatar.
Very surprising, i wonder how he's is cycling in this hot climate.
I hope this would be possible.
Unbelievable
Beware of vehicles in Qatar as they were rushing specially
In roundabouts. Best of luck and I hope u will reach India safely.
Happy journey
I think yes it would be great if QL can help or arrange a fund raiser for the cyclist
how does this guy get visas to enter the countries?
Congrats and All the very best for your efforts for a Global Village. Really a very good and nobel cause. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Must be very tiring in this heat,nevertheless a determined guy he is.Wish him a good stay in Qatar.
Great courage and determination......well done.
oh ...really? 2020 is a longway .
Welcome to Qatar. Proud to be an Indian. wish him all the best.