And now, he cycles hundreds of kilometres between cities across tough terrains, pushing himself to complete some of the toughest endurance cycling events. “My next target is the Deccan Cliffhanger, which is considered one of the toughest endurance cycling events in India. There was a time when as a young man in the Madras of the 60s, Rajipillai rode a cycle to work everyday. Adding another feather to his cap, Rajipillai also completed a Fleche, a team cycling event, riding from Chennai to Yercaud in 24 hours in the scorching summer temperature of 40C. “Recently, I developed pain in the thigh and the physiotherapist advised me to drop out of cycling, citing my age.
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