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Around the country in 19 days: Nellikaru cyclist Prasad Shetty enters Limca records

  •   Thu, May 24 2018 01:38:02 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NDF)

Mangaluru, May 24: Prasad Vijay Shetty, a cyclist from Nellikaru, a village near Moodbidri, has entered the India Book of Records on two fronts for a cycling expedition he undertook from Kashmir to Kanyakumari recently.

He has made it to the book of records for two achievements - being the first to cycle from Kashmir to Kanyakumari twice; and completing the trip in the quickest time - 19 days.

Addressing press meet here on Thursday May 24, Prasad said, "I undertook the first expedition from January 11, 2017 to March 12, 2017- a total of 61 days. I undertook that initiative with the motive of 'Clean India-Green India' and made a solo cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. It was a great success.

"I undertook the second expedition - a solo ride again, without any backup, from March 24 to April 11 this year and completed the entire course of 4000 km in 19 days - an Indian record. I made this expedition with two intentions - 'Pedal for Defence People' and 'Include Tulu in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution'. My primary purpose for the second expedition was to make Tulu language famous, and I displayed the Tulunadu flag throughout the journey," Prasad said.

"I set two new records during this expedition. The first pertains to a record set for completing the trip in the shortest time - 19 days. I bettered the record of 23 days set by Santhosh Holi of Maharashtra. The second record states that I am the first man to complete the cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari twice."

Prasad Shetty, a former 3D animator at Dadasahib Phalke Film studio in Gurgaon, is also an avid rock-climber and mountaineer. During the press meet, he requested sponsorship to achieve another goal he has in mind. "I have the vision of setting many more records in the future. At the moment, I have my sight set on fulfilling a dream of mine as a mountaineer - to climb Mount Everest. I request the support of benefactors willing to fund this expedition as it costs around Rs 40 lac."

Prakash Shetty, Dinesh Rai and others were present.
  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 24 2018

    Karnataka is Shining ...

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  • santhu BIRUVE, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, May 24 2018

    Congratulations pacchu my friend.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Thu, May 24 2018

    Great achievement indeed and congratulations to this record performence.

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  • Charan, mangalore

    Thu, May 24 2018

    Congratulations Mr. Shetty and all the very best for your future adventures.

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  • Dev Kumar, Connaught Circle/Nagaland

    Thu, May 24 2018

    bunts always first...in all fields.

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  • ray, Mangalore

    Thu, May 24 2018

    All are equal..we human have same color of blood!!!

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  • Dev Kumar, Connaught Circle/Nagaland

    Thu, May 24 2018

    prove it if possible..and try to achieve the goal at any cost.

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  • Sheela, Mumbai

    Thu, May 24 2018

    I don't think so... Grow up man

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  • Thomas Andrade, Valencia

    Fri, May 25 2018

    Dev Kumar, if you keep track of only the bunts, you would not be knowing the achievements of others. No doubt the bunts have great contribution in many fields and we Mangaloreans are very proud of them and highly appreciate it. What about the other communities? Have you bothered to know their achievements and contributions? Wake up my friend, come out of your shell and try to know the great Mangaloreans irrespective of their religion, cast and creed and you will know many great things about the Mangaloreans in particular and the Indians in general.
    I wish Prasad Shetty heartiest congratulations and wish him good luck in his future endeavors.

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