My First Century Ride: A Journey of 100 Kilometers

Vande Mataram, friends!
Warm greetings to all!

I’m Jojo Dada, and today I’m excited to share one of the most unforgettable milestones of my cycling journey — the day I rode 100 kilometers on my bicycle for the very first time.

From 40 to 100: Building the Confidence

I still remember my excitement when I first cycled 40 kilometers — I honestly thought I had set a world record! Of course, I later realized I had a long way to go. But that experience sparked something in me.

I kept pushing myself — first 50 km, then 60, and then 84 kilometers. And during that 84-kilometer ride, a thought crossed my mind:
“If I can reach 84, what’s stopping me from 100?”

The Big Day: January 14, 2018

It was a crisp winter afternoon on January 14, 2018. I set out from Lalbagh at 10:00 AM, with one goal in mind — to complete my first century ride.

My route:
Lalbagh → Jangipur → Sagardighi → Rajarampur Ghat → Home.

As I cycled toward Jangipur and then Sagardighi, the roads unfolded with breathtaking beauty. After crossing the thermal power plant, the terrain became more challenging — winding roads, gentle slopes, and serene villages with ponds and lakes on either side.

Scenery That Touched the Soul

Everywhere I looked, life was in full bloom — people bathing, ducks swimming, green fields stretching endlessly, quaint mud houses, and tall trees forming leafy canopies over the road. It felt like cycling through a painting.

I paused many times to soak it all in — and, of course, to take photos that would capture these precious memories.

The Final Stretch

Eventually, I made my way toward Rajarampur Ghat, a road I had traveled many times before — but never on a bicycle. Experiencing it on two wheels brought a different kind of joy, a personal victory.

And finally, as the sun dipped lower in the sky, I returned home. My cycle’s meter showed 101 kilometers.
I had done it.

What I Learned That Day

That ride taught me a powerful truth:

If we truly want something, there is nothing we cannot achieve.

I completed 100 kilometers on a bicycle — spending just ₹65 in total. It wasn’t about the money or the distance. It was about pushing limits, believing in myself, and discovering the courage within.

From One Ride to a Global Dream

That day ignited a bigger dream in me — to travel the world on a bicycle, raising awareness about:

• 🌱 Environmental protection
  
• 🚴 Health benefits of cycling
  
• 🩸 The importance of blood donation
  

Your blessings, love, and support give me the strength to move forward. This is just the beginning. 

Thank you for being part of this journey.
Let’s keep moving — one pedal at a time.