Mr. Ren Zhongquan (52 years old) recently cycled from work in Xiamen (Fujian province) to his hometown in Luzhou (Sichuan province). China), according to the South China Morning Post. It is known that the total distance traveled by the man is 2,520km.
A year ago, when leaving his hometown for Xiamen to work, Mr. Ren promised to return when his son was about to enter the Zhongkao – the exam for Chinese students after completing the compulsory education program. at the age of 14. Therefore, the purpose of this trip is to fulfill the previous promise.
“You stay at home to study well and listen to your teachers. When you enter high school, I will come back from Xiamen to cheer you up.” The man once told his son before leaving home to work far away.
The man cycled to watch 2,520km from work to his hometown to cheer and encourage his son who is about to enter high school. Photo: SCMP composite
The plan to cycle from Xiamen to Luzhou was not supported by Mr. Ren’s wife and son. Both are worried that he will be exhausted in the middle of the road or face many unpredictable dangers, especially when Mr. Ren’s eyes are both impaired due to childhood illness, now he can only see clearly in the morning. range is about 3m.
However, because he wanted to be with his son while he took the very important high school entrance exam, the man decided to leave, despite the objections of his wife and children. Mr. Ren confided: “If I don’t keep my promise, won’t I become a liar in the eyes of boys?”
To prepare for the multi-day journey, the man bought an old bicycle from a neighbor in Xiamen and repaired it, in addition, prepared a sleeping tent along the way, spare parts when damaged. broken, bicycle pump, reflective vest as well as some self-defense equipment.
On April 14, Mr. Ren left for his hometown, carrying two summer suits and one winter suit, passing through Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and then Sichuan. In fact, the man’s bicycle journey from Xiamen to Luzhou was not easy.
He said he had to cycle more than 20km along a cliff nearly 100m high. This is considered one of the most dangerous parts of Mr. Ren’s journey home. There was a road covered with fog or heavy rain, but fortunately, Mr. Ren prepared a reflective vest to limit the danger when traveling.
The longest distance he can travel in a day is 112km, while the day must at least pass 35km of mountain roads. After a difficult journey and many challenges lasting 38 days, the 52-year-old man finally arrived home on May 21, 2 days earlier than originally planned.
While proud of having fulfilled his promise to his son, he was also surprised to see that his son was much taller than when he left his hometown 1.5 years ago. Mr. Ren hopes that the bike ride home will be an encouragement and hope for his son.
(According to SCMP)
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