Tamil Nadu man on a mission to promote cycling
The Hindu
Rase Rajan from Salem has been criss-crossing the country since 2001
‘Take a cycle... make a tour’ is the message that this cyclist from Salem, Tamil Nadu, has been spreading, ever since he has been criss-crossing the country since 2001.
Rase Rajan, who holds a diploma in mechanical engineering, is a native of Salem and in 2001, he took the decision to do something to better the environment.
“After working for a few years as teacher and media consultant, I quit the job and took up cycling. I have covered all States and have cycled to Ladakh from Salem, three times so far,” he said.
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