UAE: Nepalese cyclist with special abilities to embark on 7-month cycling tour across 34 countries – News

Chitra Poudel has toured in over 80 countries since 2013 and has ridden over 200,000 km

An exceptional cyclist from Nepal showed determination and resilience as he stopped in the UAE before embarking on a cycling tour through 34 African countries. Since 2013, he has set an impressive record of cycling more than 200,000 kilometers in more than 80 countries, after which he took this extraordinary trip with friends.

Special ability world cyclist Chitra Poudel’s interest in cycling began in early 2003 when he watched a special ability French national tour his hometown in Nepal on a bicycle. “The moment I saw him, I could only admire what he had achieved. When I spoke to him, he mentioned his adventures and expeditions to remote places,” Poudel said.

“Being polio-affected in my right leg, I couldn’t resist a trip to Nepal. It lifted my spirits and I went on to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and surrounding countries. On my later expeditions, I had [friends] Stay with me,” Poudel said.

“I’ve covered Europe and Asia. This year I’m covering Africa. I have plans for the Americas and Australia soon,” Poudel added.

The Nepalese cyclist was warmly welcomed by the country’s Nepali community upon his arrival in the UAE and has become a symbol of hope and inspiration for individuals facing similar challenges around the world. “Despite the obstacles I faced, I cycled through mountains, across deserts, and through cities. I did it [all this] Spread the message that anyone can do anything because determination and resilience can overcome any challenge,” Poudel said.

Poudel, who came to the UAE in 2013, said: “What I see now is a completely different city. The growth is [far more] spontaneous [than] I’ve found it in any town or city in the world. “

Now, after a stopover in the UAE, the cyclist and his cyclist friend Ramkaji Basnet are preparing for his next adventure: a nearly seven-month cycle tour of 34 countries in Africa . “This expedition will take us through diverse landscapes, cultures and challenging terrain, providing an opportunity to further expand our cycling heritage,” Basnet said.

They will start their journey to Oman, where they have been invited by the Nepalese community, and will then fly to Kuwait. “We will fly to Seychelles on a bicycle and then fly to other parts of Africa. We have visas for many countries on the continent, but [are] Waiting for visas from several countries,” Poudel said.

The two will ride nearly 60 to 65 kilometers a day, with two two-hour breaks for lunch and refreshments. “Sometimes we cook, and most of the time, people feed us. We use community centers and restaurants to refresh ourselves. However, Africa is completely new to us right now. Once we get there, we’ll figure it out our everyday lives,” Basnet said.

Cyclists will start their journey from 8am to 5pm and then have a day off. “We are equipped with all the essentials. We carry tents, mats, clothes and other essentials [necessities],” Basnett added.

After his African expedition, Poudel is setting his sights on writing history in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Nepali community in the UK invited them there and they are helping them go down in history. “The current record for this feat is 110 countries. Once I finish my tour of Africa, I will do almost 116 countries, which makes me the record holder. Hopefully we can get the title in England.”