Mysuru, Oct.23 (VVH&TRR)- A team of city cyclists successfully completed the 3,600 kms cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on their bicycles overcoming the challenges to spread the message of social harmony and oral health.
The 11-member team led by Royal Riders of Mysore Head Vinay Singh included Dr. Brinda Suhas Godhi, Dr. Suman M. Byregowda, Sandeep, Veena Ashok, Jeetendra, Chandana, Anita Bargi, L. Solanki, Harish Raman and Pooja Harish. They set off from Srinagar in Kashmir on Sept.22, traversed across the country and reached Kanyakumari on Oct.16.
During the 22-day period, the cyclists covered a distance of 3,600 kms passing through 11 States including Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu bearing different climatic conditions, difficult terrains, traffic congestions among other issues.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Pooja Harish, a member of the cycling team, said: “We used to cover 150 to 200 kms daily on our bicycles. We could hardly cover 850 kms in the first week. Later, we managed to cover more distance. We used to start our journey daily at 4 am and used to stop for breakfast at 9 am. We preferred to take shelter under trees and temples during afternoon and speed up in the evenings, though we didn’t travel during night time. Enroute, we gathered information about the culture, food and other habits, public life and habitat of the people of various States.”
Dr. Brinda Suhas Godhi, a member of the team and Reader, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College, said she also took the opportunity to create awareness about oral hygiene during the cycling expedition.
“We shared information about oral hygiene among the truck drivers, school children, street vendors and others along with creating awareness on oral cancer,” she added.
Mentor cyclist Vinay Singh acknowledged the help extended by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team during traffic congestion at Kashmir.
“They provided us escort vehicle and ensured zero traffic. Such timely help will become very handy for those who aim for special achievements,” he added.
This post was published on October 23, 2025 7:07 pm