69-year-old cyclist plans to 'conquer' UK next year
Published on: Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Johor: After his successful expeditions in Peninsular Malaysia and South East Asia last year, sexagenarian Wan Hashim Mahmood (pic) wants to 'conquer' the countries in the United Kingdom next year.The senior citizen who will turn 70 next year said he was now mentally and physically ready to start the solo challenge, which is expected to begin next April."I've been through nearly 10,000km before this, cycling around the peninsula and South-East Asia, and there is no problem for me to repeat (the feat of) cycling solo, involving a distance of more than 8,000km in the United Kingdom.
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"I have chosen to start cycling in April and expect to finish within three months because at the time the weather will not be cold in those countries and I'm currently studying the terrain there," he told reporters here Tuesday.Wan Hashim, who hails from Kota Baru, Kelantan, said he will start his journey in London, England, before entering Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and finishing in London again. "I'm going to travel through more than 150 major cities in the four countries, including historical and tourist locations there," he said.Wan Hashim said that in preparation for his latest mission, he was now busy training by cycling more than 20km a day.
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"Thank God I'm in a good state of health to launch such training efforts and I am now taking care of food intake," he said.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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He said the amount included getting a new bike suitable for extreme conditions there, as well as accommodation and meals. – Bernama
