Thread by @thebetterindia

“My life wouldn’t have been this happy and lively without this cycle. It has kept me away from health issues," says the 74-year-old Jyotsana Kagal, who has proved that age is just a number and that one can pursue their dreams and passions at any stage.

Growing up in the Bankikodla village of Gokarna, Jyotsna had always been fascinated by bicycles and watched men and boys riding them with wonder. At 14, she borrowed bikes from her neighbours and taught herself to ride.

When she began working as an Anganwadi worker,

she purchased her first bicycle in 1968, as until then, she had been riding boys’ bicycles. Only after buying her own bike did she ride a ladies’ bicycle. In 1976, Jyotsna even caught a thief by chasing him on her bicycle, which remains her favourite adventure on the gear.

She upgraded her cycle in 1988 and bought a new one, which she still pedals today.

And everything she does effortlessly while wearing a saree. After retiring from her job at Anganwadi, Jyotsna began working as a pigmy deposit collector.

She starts her day with yoga and meditation and then works on her own farm. After that, she hops on her bicycle and visits people’s houses to collect pigmy deposits and teach them better ways to save money.

All this while, her love for pedalling never faded,

and she continues to enjoy it to this day, inspiring others to pursue their passion regardless of age.

#Inspiration #AgeNoBar #Fitness #SeniorCitizens #Karnataka