Valtteri Bottas reveals lizard-leaping, python-dodging cycling exploits on epic ride
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas completed a 418km cycling journey from Malaysia to Singapore ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The trip involved navigating jungle terrain, encountering wildlife, and managing the physical demands of a multi-day ride.
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Valtteri Bottas poses with his bike after arriving Singapore at the end of a 418km ride from Malaysia. Photograph: Simon Galloway/LAT Images Valtteri Bottas poses with his bike after arriving Singapore at the end of a 418km ride from Malaysia. Photograph: Simon Galloway/LAT Images Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas reveals lizard-leaping, python-dodging cycling exploits on epic ride Cadillac driver rode between Malaysia and Singapore
Four-day trip helped him acclimatise for Singapore GP
Prefer the Guardian on Google Valtteri Bottas has revealed the details of an incident-packed 418km bike ride including encounters with snakes, being chased by dogs and the eerie atmosphere of riding through the jungle at night as the Cadillac driver cycled between Malaysia and Singapore this week.
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