Name:
Sabu Ishwar Ganager
D.O.B:
01.June.1989
Home Town:
Hokkundi in Bijapur District
Cycles Owned:
Road Bike - Colnago Start,
Track Bike – CSK
Favorite Bike:
Colnago
Favorite racing category:
Road Race
When did you start cycling?
2003, at the Bijapur Hostel.
What is the longest race you have done?
Bombay Stage race, 513 kms
How often do you ride?
I train six days a week, usually Monday to Saturday. Distances usually vary by day (60/80/120 etc)
What is your favorite cycling route?
Currently it’s the route between Bijapur and Jamkhandi. Previously it was between Bijapur and Atni.
What do you do when you are off the bike?
My free time is split between visiting my parents and my work as a Ticket Collector in the South Western Railways.
Are you involved in any other sport?
Running, Weight Training, Swimming
How is your favorite sportsperson?
Lance Armstrong
What are your plans for 2008?
2008 Indian Camp for Asian Cycling Championship and also other tours that I may participate.
What was your biggest victory?
1. The first one was in Kurukshetra Road Nationals where I secured 2nd position. It was memorable because I participated in the ‘Under 19’ age group. I was not allowed an entry in the ‘Under 17’ age group, my actual age group because of some issues. So I took this as a challenge, competed in a higher age group and won!
2. The second was at the Bijapur Track Nationals where I won 8 medals.
3. The third is Pondicherry to Chennai where I won 2 Gold Medals in MTB National Championship.
Who has helped you with sponsorships etc. ?
MB Patil (MLA) sponsored a road bike worth about 2 Lakh rupees.
DCC Bank sponsored a CSK Track bike worth about 1 Lakh rupees.
Coach
Vijay Singh Rajput
Sabu on the Kona which he took to victory in the championship this year.
