Somnath Banerjee owns a Unirox Fin Racer 700c Trekking bike, featuring a 24-gear Shimano Altus Groupset, front suspension with lockout and hydraulic disc brakes. He customised a waterproof gear bag for his journey to Thailand and picked up some cycling gear from Decathlon.
Hybrid cycle from Unirox is a key to global exploration as expressed by Somnath Bannerjee after his trip to Dhaka on a basic cycle.
His first significant cycling adventure was from Calcutta to Dhaka, a 500km journey that he completed in seven days. The ride was grueling, but it was also deeply fulfilling. It was on this ride that he truly understood the phrase, “Cycling doesn’t add days to my life, I do it to add life to my days.” The journey earned him a spot in the India Book of Records, but more importantly, it solidified his love for cycling as a way to explore the world.
But with the adventures of cycling, Somanth also had his share of challenges on the road — flat tyres, unexpected weather and even a few encounters with street dogs. But each challenge has made him stronger and more determined to continue his special journey. From learning to prepare meticulously, packing only what he needs and leaving behind the unnecessary weight that can slow him down, to learning to appreciate the small things like a warm meal, a comfortable bed and the beauty of a sunrise after a long night of cycling.
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and here are our proud riders from Bengal conquering many such journeys on a Unirox Bike!
