When most long-distance riders talk of covering thousands of kms, they speak of high-powered bikes built for speed and stamina. But for Aldrin Rozario, Sunny Singh, Krishan Singha, Lokesh, and Praneeth – five professional riders from Hyderabad – all it took was determination, trunst, and a 125cc scooter to make history.
The team recently earned a spot in the India Book of Records as part of the fastest scooter expedition from India’s lowest altitude village, Kuttanad in Kerala, to its highest, Komic in Himachal Pradesh. While the entire project involved 14 riders from Kerala, Hyderabad, and Delhi, it was the Hyderabad leg – 1,300 km from Hyderabad to Delhi in 26 hours – that formed the expedition’s backbone.
Surprise on Wheels
The expedition was planned in collaboration with a scooter brand and a Delhi-based events crew, and the choice of vehicle was kept a secret. “Some of us didn’t even know we’d be riding scooters until the last minute,” recalls Sunny, who led the Hyderabad team. “When it was finally revealed, we were surprised. We’re all used to heavier bikes. But once we were on board, we said, let’s do it anyway.”
Riding with Resilience
The team required both physical and mental adjustment. “At first, we weren’t sure how our bodies would take it, especially with long hours on the road. But it turned out to be a lesson. We had to slow down, stay focused, and tune into the journey more than ever,” says Krishan.
With two scooters rotated between five riders, and support vehicles following, their goal was steady progress. “We had a rough idea that the previous record was around 120 hours,” says Lokesh, “but we weren’t chasing numbers. We just wanted to finish strong, together.” The combined team of riders from Kerala, Hyderabad and Delhi completed the sea-to-summit expedition in 108 hours.
Testing Ground: Nagpur to Delhi
A key moment came in Nagpur, where traffic from a previous leg had thrown the schedule off track and doubts began to creep in. “It proved we could stay calm under pressure,” said Lokesh. But the team held its nerve.. The real test, however, came closer to Delhi, as they navigated unpredictable traffic and battered roads through Gwalior. “We were riding deep into the night, dodging trucks and bouncing over potholes,” recalls Aldin. “It was exhausting, but none of us wanted to let up. We knew this was our stretch to hold — and we were going to own it.”
