Cycling Community Mourns 45-Year-Old ‘Cycle Guru’ Who Redefined Endurance

The rhythmic hum of spinning wheels, which echoed through the bustling streets of the city of Bengaluru in India, has come to a stop. A 45-year-old cycling legend’s journey has suddenly reached its ultimate destination. The man embarked on an astounding cycling expedition stretching over 42 months, and he successfully conquered a metric century regularly.

The 45-year-old cycling enthusiast was affectionately referred to as the ‘cycling guru’. He was a fitness maven and a beacon of unwavering determination. He achieved a remarkable feat by cycling 100 kilometers daily. But as the cycling community celebrated his unparalleled commitment, tragedy struck, shattering the narrative of a man who seemingly defied the limits of physical endurance.

From pedals to heartbeats, a shocking end to Anil Kadsur’s 100-kilometer cycling streak

He started his cycling journey in August 2020, and since then, Anil Kadsur has never taken a break from pedaling. In a cruel twist of fate, only hours into American Heart Month, Anil Kadsur succumbed to a cardiac arrest, leaving fans worldwide grappling with the abrupt end to his extraordinary journey.

On February 2, Thursday, he was feeling some kind of discomfort after his regular cycling odyssey. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but unfortunately, he could not be saved as he encountered a massive cardiac arrest.

The Citizens Movement from East Bengaluru expressed their heartfelt condolences after the sad demise of the cycling star on Twitter. They also highlighted the importance of taking the utmost care of one’s heart condition, and said, “His sudden departure, attributed to a massive cardiac arrest, reminds us of the unpredictability of such events. Anil’s legacy lies in his strength, flexibility, and the inspiration he bestowed upon a generation.”

Kadsur hailed from the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru, and was lovingly and rightly called the ‘century cyclist’. It was in August 2020 when he first participated in a 10-day 100-kilometer cycling challenge. Although the challenge came to an end, his passion and love for cycling continued to grow. Riding 100 kilometers became a regular activity for Kadsur.

He pedaled regularly for 42 months, and his daily 100-kilometer ride became a milestone. He completed 1,250 century rides in these 42 months. Just about a week ago, on January 31, Kadsur took to his Instagram handle and shared with his fans about his achievement of riding his bicycle regularly for 42 months. Kadsur also beat the record of a renowned Italian cyclist after he finished off his 643rd 100-kilometer journey.

In 2022, he was featured on the official page of GCN after he completed his 600th-century ride. The Bangalore Randonneurs celebrated his epic achievement in May 2023 as he completed his 1000th-century ride.

Cycling Yogi’s extraordinary journey of century rides, cut short by an unexpected cardiac arrest

In just a month after starting in 2024, Kadsur pedaled for more than 377.9 miles in just 40 hours and 10 minutes. He continued this every week for the last four weeks, thus cycling for 1,953.6 miles over 57,818 feet of elevation.

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As eminent figures from the cycling community continued to congratulate him and celebrate his achievement, Kadsur breathed his last, leaving the city grief-stricken. Medical experts shared their views on his health conditions after his unexpected demise. Dr. Kumar shared on Twitter, “He was cycling for about 7 hours daily to cover a distance of 100 km. As per research, the effect of exercise on mortality is U-shaped: initially, there is benefit, but beyond a certain exercise dose, there is a detrimental effect on health, and there is an increased mortality risk.”

As Kadsur cycled daily without any break or rest day, it affected his heart condition severely. The doctor further added, “Those who exercise on a daily basis without at least one recovery day in a week have a higher mortality risk.”.

The sudden demise of the cycling legend has truly left a city and cycling enthusiasts in mourning. We express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

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