New Delhi: At a time when his home state Manipur was caught in the grip of upheaval and uncertainty, high-ended ultra-bicycle driver John Khammuanlal Gwite has shown extraordinary mental strength and flexibility, which disseminates his energy in a historic performance in Poland.With the end of his 237-hour in the ‘Race Around Poland’, Gwite Christophy Stresses and Marco Baloh have joined an elite club of ultra-cycling stalling, proving that Indian riders can match the best in this punished game. He became the first Indian to complete the event in less than 10 days, making the previous Indian mark of 274 hours better.Two years ago, Gwite completed the ‘Paris-Breast-Paris’ in an impressive 59 hours, and now, the 3,000-mile ultra-endures cycling race across the US fulfills the desire to participate in the Race Atten America (RAAM).Ultra-cycling is a single port with no team cars, external nutrition or mechanical support, and the Poland race is widely considered one of Europe’s most disabled endurance tests-An inauspicious ride and a height of more than 31,000 meters extending up to 3,600 km.The 2025 version of the race doubled as the World Ultra Cycling Championship, which attracts more than 60 elite riders from all over the world.“The climbers were cruel with a height of more than 30,000 meters, and we were not ready for cold at night,” Gwite recalled. “I was not carrying any winter gear, and in late night hours, it was the most difficult. I had to modify my strategy, get polythane from local shops and make it in a vest and knee warmers. That little improvisation probably saved my ride,” he said.For 37 -year -old Churachandpur, this finish is a calm, fierce preparation years. In 2023, Gwite abolished the ‘Paris-Breast-Paris’, called the Olympics of Ultra-Cycling, covering 1,229 km in just 59 hours to secure a global rank of 248 among around 9,000 cycle drivers. A year ago, he completed the ride of ‘London-Edinburgh-London’ 1,535 km in 110 hours and strengthened his credibility as one of India’s most accomplished ultra-distance bicycles.Over the past decade, Gwite has collected 19 Super Randonur titles and to deal with some rigorous rides in the subcontinent including ‘Trans-Himaya 1200’ and ‘Vagah-to-Kanyakumari’ campaign. “The end of the day, how it prioritize life, said. “It continuously does not help think of issues back home, but keeping yourself healthy is the best way to help my society and country.”Gwite’s achievement in Poland also acts as a qualifier for the iconic Ram, which is often considered the peak of ultra-cycling. But further challenge is more logical as physical. “Race in the race ‘is super expensive,” he accepted. “It is difficult to do it on your own until you get proper support. I am worthy and the idea is definitely known. But this is not a budget of Rs 10 or 20 lakhs. You need a proper crew including a doctor, nurse and physiotherapist. For Rama, we cannot choose people randomly; We need a team that understands the race, ”Gwite said.For a large-scale invisible game in India’s cricket-world scenario, his solitary ride has become a calm symbol of patience and possibility, showing what determination can be achieved even in the face of heavy obstacles.
