Mumbai, Vedangi Kulkarni's bicycle has a line on the top bar of its frame 'It's just around the corner'.
For someone who will set out on a solo cycling journey of 29,251 kilometers without support, this can serve as a motivation to keep going even in the worst weather and other adverse conditions.
In mid-July, 25-year-old Vedangi will begin an ambitious journey from Finland, aiming to become the fastest female cyclist around the world by finishing in the same country.
This is not the first time that the Pune-born cyclist will undertake such an adventure. In 2018, he did a similar ride on a different route, and completed it in 159 days to emerge as the fastest Asian T-cycle around the world.This time, he will attempt to break the existing world record by doing so in less time. , More than 124 days, he said earlier this week from Inverness, Scotland, where he currently lives.
“From the previous ride, I got to learn what it takes to execute such a ride successfully,” he said, feeling confident of achieving the feat.
In the last five years since her last ride, Vedangi has received a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address, and she has also earned the tag of being the fastest woman to cycle the tough Manali-Leh route in 2023 Have done. Done.Done. During his schooling at Gyan Prabodhini, Pune, Vedangi was interested in various sports including football and later he liked cycling.
He came up with the idea of cycling around the world while studying as an undergraduate at Bournemouth University, and put it into action before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The last few months were spent training, gathering the right gear, routes, planning and paperwork for visas, Vedangi said.
Her training includes regular yoga sessions and meditation as well as running on a bicycle, on an indoor trainer and outside.Vedangi said that during the ride he would have to cover a distance of more than 300 km every day to achieve the record. Currently, Vedangi will pass through Finland, Estonia, Russia, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Portugal. Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden before ending its journey in Finland. Will do.
In his previous travels he has faced incidents such as being robbed at knifepoint (in Spain) and being chased by a brown bear (in Canada).She says cycle touring is full of challenges, but it is important to have the right strategy for every situation.
An endurance athlete turned entrepreneur, Op has other interests including water swimming, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
She works as a consultant for adventure expeditions and gives motivational talks among other things. She is funding her upcoming trip through sponsorship. She is also planning to make a film on her journey.Vedangi said 'look beyond the barriers' is the message she wants to spread.
For someone who will set out on a solo cycling journey of 29,251 kilometers without support, this can serve as a motivation to keep going even in the worst weather and other adverse conditions.
In mid-July, 25-year-old Vedangi will begin an ambitious journey from Finland, aiming to become the fastest female cyclist around the world by finishing in the same country.
This is not the first time that the Pune-born cyclist will undertake such an adventure. In 2018, he did a similar ride on a different route, and completed it in 159 days to emerge as the fastest Asian T-cycle around the world.This time, he will attempt to break the existing world record by doing so in less time. , More than 124 days, he said earlier this week from Inverness, Scotland, where he currently lives.
“From the previous ride, I got to learn what it takes to execute such a ride successfully,” he said, feeling confident of achieving the feat.
In the last five years since her last ride, Vedangi has received a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address, and she has also earned the tag of being the fastest woman to cycle the tough Manali-Leh route in 2023 Have done. Done.Done. During his schooling at Gyan Prabodhini, Pune, Vedangi was interested in various sports including football and later he liked cycling.
He came up with the idea of cycling around the world while studying as an undergraduate at Bournemouth University, and put it into action before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The last few months were spent training, gathering the right gear, routes, planning and paperwork for visas, Vedangi said.
Her training includes regular yoga sessions and meditation as well as running on a bicycle, on an indoor trainer and outside.Vedangi said that during the ride he would have to cover a distance of more than 300 km every day to achieve the record. Currently, Vedangi will pass through Finland, Estonia, Russia, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Portugal. Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden before ending its journey in Finland. Will do.
In his previous travels he has faced incidents such as being robbed at knifepoint (in Spain) and being chased by a brown bear (in Canada).She says cycle touring is full of challenges, but it is important to have the right strategy for every situation.
An endurance athlete turned entrepreneur, Op has other interests including water swimming, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
She works as a consultant for adventure expeditions and gives motivational talks among other things. She is funding her upcoming trip through sponsorship. She is also planning to make a film on her journey.Vedangi said 'look beyond the barriers' is the message she wants to spread.