Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Tuk-tuk
racing delivers thrills and spills
Tuk-tuk is
an auto-rickshaw that is very common in warm regions like Africa, the Middle East,
and South Asia where people can comfortably ride in the open air. It is like a tricycle
version of a small motorbike which can usually carry two or three passengers. Tuk-tuk
is a very popular vehicle for urban transport both for locals and tourists, but
it is usually not used for a long journey or racing. However, these
three-wheelers can compete in an endurance race in Sri Lanka. This year’s Red
Bull Tuk It race took place in February, before the Coronavirus pandemic. Over 200
teams participated in this two-day race that covered over 120 km across Sri
Lanka. The racecourse included not only paved streets in towns but also muddy
paths in rural areas and rivers to cross.
For most participants,
their rickshaws are the sole means of making their living. How could they risk such
precious vehicle for racing that could damage or even destroy their Tuk-tuk?
Enjoy
reading the article and watching the video and think if you’d like to ride on
one of those participants Tuk-tuk.
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