Rucavnieks Edgars Trankalis, who started a 3333-kilometer-long trip to Rome by bicycle in early June, which he had planned to cover in 40 days, has reached his destination – the Italian capital – according to his Facebook entry.
Edgar Trankalis, who measured the road to Rome by bicycle in 39 days
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“It simply came to our notice then. I have reached Rome! Yes, I alone remember the wheel from Rucava to Rome. This had to be skipped and 3222 kilometers were driven instead of 3333 km. It took me 39 days, of which 38 days I mentioned. The total elevation I had to overcome was 42 kilometers. Eight times I had to climb over 2000 meters above sea level. Two of them in one day. The highest peak is 2571 meters above sea level. Speed record 87 kilometers per hour. The most consumed calories in one day – 9500. The most drunk water in one day – 11.5 liters. Lowest and highest temperatures during the day, + 5 ° C and + 49 ° C respectively. “
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Commenting on the trip, he admits that he has ridden both snow and hail, and mud and rain. On the way I had to face both sun and glow, as well as wind and cold weather. The roads have also been different, both good and not so good. I also had to drive off-road and sandy forest roads, overcome various types of trails and paths.
“It was the biggest challenge of my life, but so far I can’t understand it myself. Just like in the beginning, when it took me a few days to mentally adjust to a new daily routine and rhythm, now it will take time to get out of it. I think it will take me at least 2-3 days to start understanding what I have done. What he experienced. It is strange that the goal has been achieved, but internally it seems that it should be mentioned further, ”writes Trankalis.
The cyclist admits that measuring the 3222-kilometer-long road was an unforgettable adventure and at the same time a unique challenge for him. “It was a great experience to understand your mind and body. It was an indescribable event in my life that taught me a lot, revealed a lot. All this together made me a much stronger person than I was the day I left, ”the man shares his experience.
Trankalis says that he did not break psychologically once. “Even though it was damn hard sometimes, I was going to do something at least three or four times harder. Of course, there were emotional moments, but they couldn’t break me. And when it comes to physical health, I can only be glad that nothing hurt me and I could feel like I was born again every day, “writes Trankalis, admitting that there were bruises on the back, scratched legs, various rashes and all sorts of other” stuff “. , which in this way is the norm, they did not bother to give up with new vigor and every new day.
Rucavnieks also says a big thank you to everyone who was with him and sympathized with his journey, supported, wrote. “It simply came to our notice then. Each of your time and words gave me a small but significant step forward whenever it was needed, ”he says, adding more to those who have helped them prepare for the journey, including family, close friends, skeptics and sponsors.” RV PHYSIO ”physiotherapy center and 4Cyclists.
He writes that he will gradually start publishing pictures from the first day with small stories and locations next to them, comments. As there is a lot of filmed material, Trankalis is determined to make a documentary about his journey. “I want it to serve as an example to others that we can do anything if we want to. That everything is in our own hands. Everything is in our minds, ”he encourages. In conclusion, Trankalis also expresses joy and writes that he is happy, stating that “happiness is on the move, friends! I wish you not only to dream, but also to strive for the dream. To move! Challenge yourself and make yourself stronger. You will discover a lot of new things, both for yourself and for the world as a whole. ”
