India, Sept. 2 -- A 33-year-old biker from Mumbai, who had embarked on a solo world tour, has hit an unexpected roadblock in the United Kingdom after his motorcycle was stolen in Nottingham.

Yogesh Alekari began his journey on May 1, 2025, riding a KTM 390 Adventure from Mumbai with the dream of circling the globe. In 118 days, he had already covered over 24,000 km across 17 countries, including Iran, Turkey, and several European nations. His next destination was Africa, where he planned to ride from Morocco to Cape Town before returning to India.

However, on August 28, while visiting a friend in Nottingham, his journey came to an abrupt halt. Alekari parked his bike at Wollaton Park and went for breakfast. When he returned, the motorcy...