Balasore, Oct. 22 -- Proving age just a number, 63-year-old Sayad Faizan Ali from Kendrapara district in Odisha has set out for a 7000-km cycle tour envisioning a pollution-free environment and road safety.

The sexagenarian, who began his tour from his village Jayapura in Kendrapara on October 20, reached Balasore today. After reaching, the activist received a rousing welcome by district officials, including Collector K Sudarshan Chakravarthy, Sub-Collector Nilu Mohapatra and RTO Vikas Kumar Choudhury. They felicitated Faizan Ali and wished him luck for his journey.

On the occasion, Faizan Ali shared about his 80-days journey plan and its objective with the district officials and members of various social outfits.

"I have planned to co...