Around the World on a Bicycle 1968-1973
Posted by Rita Gayle
Barry introduced Raguhbir Singh, past District Governor of the Lions Club. Ragubir’s initial investment, for his around the world trip, was $3.00 (21 rupees). Age at time of travel was 24-29. He speaks nine languages.
Ragubir travelled 93,000 miles, seen 108 countries, lived with 89 sub cultures. He had to fix flat tires 410 times and used 67 tires during his journey.
Raguhbir has spoken to 38,000 people with 952 speaking engagements. He had 303 TV and Radio coverage and 1,498 newspaper coverage. 20,000,000 people have heard of him.
In Canada, he travelled 6700 miles, seen nine provinces, met 38 mayors, had 91 speaking engagements and 68 media coverage.
Raguhbir strongly believe in communication. He still believes that you can find thousands of good people all over the world and difficult to find five bad people. All you need is courage and an open mind and you can do anything. Peace is not just the absence of war. It is a positive approach towards a happy and harmonious society.
John Digby thanked Raguhbir for an inspiring talk.
In Canada, he travelled 6700 miles, seen nine provinces, met 38 mayors, had 91 speaking engagements and 68 media coverage.
Raguhbir strongly believe in communication. He still believes that you can find thousands of good people all over the world and difficult to find five bad people. All you need is courage and an open mind and you can do anything. Peace is not just the absence of war. It is a positive approach towards a happy and harmonious society.
John Digby thanked Raguhbir for an inspiring talk.