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Detailed explanation-1: -I was discussing some of the finer aspects of preparations with Bharat Pannu sir who had, in the previous year (2020), cycled from Leh to Manali and established a new Guinness record for fastest solo cycling (Men) on that route.

Detailed explanation-2: -It took him a total of 21 days to achieve this feat. Lieutenant Colonel Bharat Pannu of #IndianArmy has created #GuinnessWorldRecord of “Fastest Cycle Journey of #Manali – #Leh Highway” in 35 Hours 32 Minutes & 22 Seconds to cover the arduous route of 472 km.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Army’s Lieutenant Colonel Bharat Pannu has earned two Guinness World Records for his fastest solo cycling feats from October last year, said officials on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Lt Col Sriram has set a new Guinness world record for the ‘Fastest Solo Cycling – (Men)’ from Leh to Manali (in Himachal Pradesh) on September 26. The total distance covered was 472 kilometers with a total elevation gain of approximately 8, 000 metres, ” the spokesman said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Army’s Lieutenant Colonel Bharat Pannu received his two Guinness World Record certificates a few days back, they added.