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The FREEDOM VOYAGE was flagged off on the 31st of October, 1997 by the Secretary, Tourism of the Government of India, Sh. Madan Bezbarua, IAS. The actual journey began on the 6th of November.

(12th December). After repairs, Rajeev restarted the journey. But apparently he has had a financial crunch, and has slowed down the pace of his journey in order to get financial support on the way. He has driven through Germany and France and is crossing the English Channel today.

Rajeev Sabhlok

The Freedom Voyage is a solo round-the-world motorcycle expedition to commemorate 50 years of India'’s independence.

The Freedom Voyage was originally planned to be an attempt to establish a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by motorcycle. The route covers 23 countries across 5 continents and was approved by Guinness Publishing (a branch of Guinness Breweries) for the record attempt. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, the start of the journey has been delayed into the month of November, when daylight hours in most parts of the world are too brief to allow for the travelling time required.

The journey is being undertaken on an Enfield 500 cc motorcycle and is planned to be completed in under 45 days.

 
The expedition is being undertaken by RAJEEV SABHLOK, a keen adventure sportsman. He is a member of the National Adventure Foundation, former NCC cadet, and has traveled extensively on motorcycle in India. He is a keen parachuter and skydiver as well as a karate instructor, being a black belt in Shotokan karate.


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