Skateboarding may bring to mind images of teenagers soaring around the neighbourhood skatepark. However, an increasing number of people use skateboards these days for a more practical purpose: transportation. Furthermore, people have been seen using various transportation methods to travel globally. Busses, vans, bicycles, and even autorickshaws are among them. What if we told you there was someone who accomplished the same thing but on a skateboard?
Professional skateboarder Ritik Kratzel had a mission to complete with just his skateboard and a tiny backpack. He set off from Manali and travelled all the way to Kanyakumari. He completed his trip in 90 days, based on his Instagram account. Ritik uploaded multiple videos showing his present location, and his supporters showered him with love and support. He expressed his opinions on a variety of topics he came across in his videos and reels. The travel has undoubtedly been difficult for Ritik Kratzel, with Google Maps not working due to thick fog swallowing the highways with no visibility.
Watch the amazing video here:
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“Manali To Kanyakumari Skate Journey comes to an end. Thank you, everyone, for sticking around with me. It wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. And thank you for watching,” the young skateboarder captioned his post. The video begins with clips from his first day to his last day and all the wonderful people whom he met throughout his journey. His final video was shared on April 1 and it has collected over 2,50,000 views so far.
Meanwhile, on January 7, this year, Ritik Kratzel posted the first episode of his adventure on Instagram. He ended his journey and reached Kanyakumari on April 1.
As his video grabbed attention on social media one user wrote, “Dude when I met you, I thought this journey was tough, which is true but it ain’t as tough as your zeal to conquer it. Kudos to you Ritik bhai, you’ve inspired me and others.”
Another commented, “Absolutely great, no bullshit, no showoff. Simple Decathlon Board, no stereotype for Mall grabbing, no “drippy” clothes. Hats off, very few people are on the internet like you.”
And a third user said, “Absolute legend! We are sooooo proud of you! You had a big bold dream and you made it come true! Your bravery, humility, kindness, and adventurous spirit have captivated so many. Congratulations deva ji!”. While another said, “Bruh, you are the heat”.
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