Cuttack Father Builds Dream 'Cycle-Bike' for Son
In the busy lanes of Rajendra Nagar in Cuttack, a curious vehicle is turning heads and bringing smiles to faces. It looks like a motorcycle, sounds like a bicycle, and runs on a father's love. This is the story of Shiv Shankar Sahu, a humble gas stove mechanic, who responded to his son's simple wish for a bike with an extraordinary act of creativity and dedication.
A Son's Wish, A Father's Mission
Like many children, Shiv Shankar's son saw his friends with motorcycles and desperately wanted one for himself. For a family with limited means, purchasing a real motorcycle was not an option. But instead of simply saying no, Shiv Shankar saw an opportunity. He embarked on a mission to give his son the joy of having a bike, even if he had to build it from scratch. This decision sparked a remarkable project that would combine his mechanical skills with his deep affection for his son.
The Nightly Project in the Workshop
For two months, Shiv Shankar's evenings were dedicated to his special project. After finishing his day's work as a gas stove mechanic, he would spend two to three hours meticulously crafting his invention. His workshop was his home, and his materials were sourced from a local scrap shop. With a tight budget, he purchased discarded parts from an old Hero Honda—the fuel tank, a comfortable seat, the handlebars, and even the meter console.
He then began the intricate process of fusing these motorcycle parts with the frame of a standard bicycle. It was a labor of love, requiring patience and a clear vision. His wife was initially unsure about the project, but as she saw the bike take shape and witnessed the positive reactions from neighbors, her skepticism turned into admiration and pride.
The 'Cycle-Bike': A Marvel of Jugaad
The final creation is nothing short of a masterpiece of "jugaad" innovation. It has the bold appearance and posture of a motorcycle, but at its heart, it is a pedal-powered bicycle. This means it requires no petrol, produces no pollution, and provides great physical exercise. The illusion is so perfect that it regularly confuses onlookers and has even caught the attention of local traffic police, who are often surprised to see a "motorcycle" being pedaled down the street.
For Shiv Shankar's son, the cycle-bike is more than he could have ever dreamed of. He is overjoyed to have a vehicle that is not only unique but was also built by his father's own hands. The local community has celebrated Shiv Shankar's ingenuity, with people often stopping him to admire his work and take selfies with the famous bike.
This heartwarming story is a beautiful testament to the idea that the greatest gifts are not always the most expensive. Shiv Shankar's cycle-bike is a symbol of a father's boundless love and a reminder that with creativity and determination, you can build happiness out of the simplest things. And he isn't stopping here—inspired by his success, he now dreams of building a "cycle-bullet" next.
