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After my recent 3064+ km tour with a cumulative elevation gain of over 18500+ metres in 15 days despite several challenges, I realized I can push my limits far beyond what I did in the tour. I did it with a single pair of shorts and a Jersey as I have just one proper pair which I bought using my savings. For protection against winter- I had to use a normal cotton sweatshirt and an inner- which is not healthy but couldn't help.
I am Nitin Verma - a boy from a tiny backward village-Kaliya Khedi in Madhya Pradesh (India). I am an ultra endurance cyclist and an aspiring social entrepreneur. When I got 100+% exceptional financial aid equivalent worth INR 40 lakhs from Ashoka University in 2018, it allowed me to continue my passion for endurance cycling as I could manage to buy a better bicycle and participate in challenges/events.
I would still have failed to keep pursuing it, but luckily Anand Gaur Ji from Sonipat helped me continue it by helping me with a significant part of my accessories and maintenance cost.
After my recent 3064+ km tour with a cumulative elevation gain of over 18500+ metres in 15 days despite several challenges, I realized I can push my limits far beyond what I did in the tour. I did it with a single pair of shorts and a Jersey as I have just one proper pair which I bought using my savings. For protection against winter- I had to use a normal cotton sweatshirt and an inner- which is not healthy but couldn't help.
The maintenance cost was sponsored by Anand Gaur Ji. And out of pocket expenses were about INR 5,500-thanks to a lot of support that I got all the way, otherwise, the cost could've easily been several times what it ended up being.
For now, the following are the events on my calendar for 2022-2023 but would be attempting far more challenging ones in future:
In order to Train for my upcoming events I need to buy a trainer(Wahoo Kickr ~ Rs 1,19,000 ~ a long term investment) and a bike computer(Garmin Edge 530 bundle ~ Rs 37,990~ cheapest one and one-time investment). Further, given the efforts that go into the events and how much toll one's body takes, having an endurance bike is a must. So I will also have to buy an Endurance road bike (read cycle).
For now, the following are the events on my calendar for 2022-2023 but would be attempting far more challenging ones in future:
600+ km under 24 hours
Srinagar to Leh under 2 days
Srinagar to Kanyakumari-under 10 days
6000kms under 25 days or 10000km in 40days.
In order to Train for my upcoming events I need to buy a trainer(Wahoo Kickr ~ Rs 1,19,000 ~ a long term investment) and a bike computer(Garmin Edge 530 bundle ~ Rs 37,990~ cheapest one and one-time investment). Further, given the efforts that go into the events and how much toll one's body takes, having an endurance bike is a must. So I will also have to buy an Endurance road bike (read cycle).
Hence I'll be buying Trek Domane SL6 (~Rs 3,30,999). If invested in the cheaper Kickr Core and Domane SL5 instead, I'll have to upgrade in less than 2 years, which would be a very poor use of your support and I don't want to waste any money. I'll also be buying other cycling accessories and apparel needed to attempt ultra endurance events
I have to buy the trainer as soon as possible. I Will buy a bike computer after that and the bike can be bought a bit later. I would be really grateful if you can donate some money and help me work towards personal growth as an ultra cyclist. Please also share so that I can ramp up the training and attempt tougher challenges sooner than later.
I have to buy the trainer as soon as possible. I Will buy a bike computer after that and the bike can be bought a bit later. I would be really grateful if you can donate some money and help me work towards personal growth as an ultra cyclist. Please also share so that I can ramp up the training and attempt tougher challenges sooner than later.
Thank you very much.
Yours Sincerely,
Nitin Verma
(Started from being the worst at sports until 2014-now inspiring others).
