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Japanese man ends 6,000-km Africa rickshaw trek in Cape Town

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Quite an adventure! But why the rickshaw? Was that to have somewhere to put is bag while running?

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if there was ever a human-powered device that can carry loads over long distances without much complex mechanisms, it's the rickshaw. I wonder if there have been attempts to rickshaw their way through the Eurasian landmass or at least across the length of Japan? It's been done by bike before, it can probably be done by rickshaw.

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What an amazing adventure that must be. The sights he must have seen. Before I read the article I thought it might be about リヤカーマン but he is over 70 years old now.

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No congatulations here, silly lil Suzuki has too much time and money on his hands. Interesting how some people are still narcisistically aiming for records in a day and age where social media means these kinds of stunts will be forgotten like a deleted page.

Probably most of the African people who encountered him along his gumpish journey shrugged and thought 'Whatever'.

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A stunning part of the world. He must have some cool stories to tell.

I don't think pulling a rickshaw on the flat would be too difficult but dragging it up a hill (or resisting it on the way down) has got to be pretty taxing. I hope he avoided the Drakensbergs.

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A much more detailed write up here:

"Along the way, Suzuki has been deeply moved by the kindness and hospitality of the locals. Many South Africans have welcomed him into their homes or helped with accommodations, showing their generosity as he travels across the country. ‘The people here have warmed my heart. It’s incredible to meet so many kind souls,’ Suzuki said."

https://www.capetownetc.com/news/6-000km-later-japanese-rickshaw-adventurer-reaches-cape-town/

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Surprised he wasn't attacked on the route But the big question is still unanswered, "Why?"

-8 ( +1 / -9 )

The world is not as dangerous as we are led to believe.

It's a great adventure.

I recommend reading "Take a Seat" by Dominic Gill,about his tandem bike journey through the Americas, giving rides to strangers along the way.

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He went right through the middle of lion country, among other dangerous critters. Did he have an armed escort?

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I recommend reading "Take a Seat" by Dominic Gill,about his tandem bike journey through the Americas, giving rides to strangers along the way.

Sounds like a good read. Thanks. In turn, I'll recommend any of British travel writer's cycle-based adventures, such as French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France, Gironimo! Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy, and The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain.

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"Why?"

"His journey isn’t just about adventure. Suzuki has also used his platform to raise awareness about poverty, reaching out to his followers to donate food and school supplies for those in need along his route. ‘I met many people who are struggling. They don’t have enough money for food, and I wanted to help,’ he explained."

From the link I already posted.

And I'll add my own response: why not?

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In turn, I'll recommend any of British travel writer Tim Moore's cycle-based adventures...

(Sorry, self edit)

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@Hawk

Yep,read every one of his.

Excellent and so funny.

Josie Dew is another tip.

I hope Mr Suzuki makes a book,too!

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Hawk, you ever lived & worked in Africa? not so stunning to see from lower elevations, but most of the working locals are only happy when they are doing productive work (and getting paid). Jeyel, he was 34 yrs when he started, 70yrs at the finish?

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Hawk, you ever lived & worked in Africa? not so stunning to see from lower elevations,

Tourism only, although I was based in my then girlfriend's house in Pietermaritzburg. I was simply talking about the scenery. And sure, everywhere has its problems.

but most of the working locals are only happy when they are doing productive work (and getting paid).

Aren't we all.

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