Back in 2013, we interviewed a brave man - and some might even say crazy - enough to run from Bali to Jakarta on a mission raise funds and awareness for the charity of child cancer, cancer Kiddies Mary. This year, Thompson plans to mount, and sometimes take a becak Banda Aceh in northwest Sumatra all the way to the city of Jakarta capital of Indonesia.
If you have not met Scott Thompson, I can only describe as a humble and selfless Scottsman with a fire inside of him
to help others. We met to discuss his physical and mental challenge ahead, which plans to start late: a ride rickshaws that will take him to Banda Aceh in northern Sumatra, in Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra , Lampung, and finally through the Sunda Straits in Java and Jakarta via Banten.
The journey is estimated at about 18 days, and hopes to be in the Guinness Book of World Records with the longest ride rickshaw had. The previous record was set by fellow British citizen, Tim Moss, who completed a round of 1,000 mile (1,609.34km) over the entire length and breadth of Britain.
.Banda Aceh- Thompson Jakarta-ride 2600 km - which is the distance from London to Rome - will not be smooth, by any stretch of the imagination
Between Riau and Palembang border is what Thompson calls "the valley of a thousand hills", that speaks for itself, really. To conquer the many big hills it is soon to face, Thompson built a special harness, it will use to shoot his becak 80 kg. According to his calculations, the rise of the rise will be equivalent from the sea level, climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, turning back to the sun loungers on the beach, and then repeating the summit climb three times more
becak Thompson is definitely out of the ordinary. - it was inflated to ensure stability and longevity . with SRAM groupset and a frame designed in place, including disc brakes fixed in parallel and a Volkswagen steering damper, the becak has been carefully prepared for the long journey, it is about to take. D ' other additions include door-water music station, GPS, sandwich box, and, representing Indonesia, the car was painted red and white and flying the flag of the nation.
After the triumphant performance of Thompson from Bali to Jakarta in 2012, rumors circulated about a change in his internal organs. "It is not true," said Thompson, reassuring that he is in top form. "To make it in time for this trip, I'll probably be riding 12 hours a day," he says. "The thing the more dangerous to avoid dehydration. "
Thompson followed the full extent of the path by a support car, which can double-up as a bed is no losmen in some areas where he will stop to rest. this will also help to deter troublemakers in the area to get in the way, which was a concern in this area.
the recent forest fires and mist enveloping Sumatra is also a concern for Thompson and his team, not to mention his wife, Laura. Thompson is the mindset of just attacking every day and see what happens. "If the spirit is strong, the body will follow, "he said, determined to ride to the end.
So what drives a man to take such challenges physically exercise and dangerous? For Thompson, it is to help others and inspiring athletes to find ways to raise money for worthy causes. "Hopefully I can inspire young athletes to do all they can to help build a bridge and reach," he said.
With a multitude of sponsors behind him, Thompson has raised Rp.3 billion that will go to charities for children Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YCAB) Cancer Kiddies Mary (MCK) and Puspita Foundation and residential program, vocational training for adult men and women with mobility disabilities, Wisma Cheshire.
There are probably not the best prepared man to take the job. with its rigorous training program, planning and determination, Thompson seems to roll his rickshaw in BSD city three weeks after it is launched from Aceh, and has helped many Indonesian people in need at the same time. terus Becak!
fans can keep up to date with the travel to Thompson www.becakterus.com where his GPS will track his exact whereabouts on the map. If you want to help raise more money than his previous race from Bali to Jakarta for charities, please visit: kitabisa.com/becakterus