Mangalore: Riding bicycle on water - Young Rizauddin makes it possible


Mangalore: Riding bicycle on water - Young Rizauddin makes it possible

Deekshith D V
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Jul 29: The bicycle has a vague history about its beginnings, but definitely, whoever made this amazing contraption for easy, pollution-free, and healthy means of travelling would never have thought that there would come a day when it could actually be ridden on water.

Yes, you read that right... bicycle ridden on water.

A 17-year-old boy has invented a floating bicycle. Now that's what you call 'water cycle' of a different kind!

Ahmed Rizauddin, son of Abdul Rahim and Asma, and a student of Infant Jesus Joyland School, Bolar, is the young inventor.

And he has built this one-of-a-kind bicycle with the help of just two lorry tyre tubes, stainless steel and iron rods.

Speaking to Daijiworld, Rahim says, “Rizauddin, from his childhood, was keen on technical stuff. He has also invented ‘Spiderman’ using the umbrella, a music system that is powered by a dynamo, and some other devices.”

Rizauddin says, “My father and his stories about his childhood days inspired me to invent this. The floating bicycle moves with the help of Pelton wheel. One side of the bicycle’s front wheel is covered with stainless steel and the other side is open, which will enable the rider to move in left or right direction.”

What's more, this bicycle can carry three persons at a time, which is more what a regular bicycle on land can do. Hilmee from class 7, Sharan from class 8, and Rahil from class 9, helped Rizauddin to prepare this model.

The young genius has also been selected for a state-level exhibition.

Next time you want to cross a lake, do think of riding your way to the other side!

  

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  • sayed, manjeshwar/riyadh

    Thu, Aug 08 2013

    masa allaha.welldone Rizauddin.

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  • Ahmed Aarfi, Ludhiana

    Tue, Aug 06 2013

    Good, May the almighty creator Rahim/Ram /God bless and carry on to keep it up

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  • Manu, Nainad

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Ask our CM to distribute these type of cycles to school childrens... Good luck

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  • Mohammed Yunus, K.S.A

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Congrats Rizauddin and Best of Luck for your bright future. Keep it Up.

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  • Cynthia, Moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    When he riding his cycle in the water, what if the ground is not even and there are bumps he wont fall off? It doesnt look to me safe

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Cynthia, once the cycle is floating with the help of tubes then it does not matter if the ground surface is even or uneven. Ofcourse this is not safe, thats why he is wearing a floating jacket. If you search in youtube there is some better model of floating cycle where even the cycle tyres does not get wet. just search in youtube.

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  • raghu, dubai

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Good job

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  • raghu, dubai

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Good job

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  • Akbaruddin, Mangalore/Kinnigoli

    Wed, Jul 31 2013

    Dear Riyaz, congrats for your invention of floating bicycle. Think of more inventions such as flying bicycle, etc. Your inventions will be very useful for other friendly countries such as Afghanistan. Good luck.

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  • sundari ashoknagar, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats maga. Enk onji petrol badalk neer padth drive malpuna car bodu. Please, apunda tula maga.All the best.

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  • Shameer, UAE

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    First of all hats of to this boy! What am happy about this boy is that he has got a thirst to be innovative and creative. Good luck!

    Like the saying goes...run behind excellence and success will run behind you.

    The surprising part is that I found lot of 'Dislikes' for the comments from different people.

    Am surprised as to why 'Dislikes'?

    For the people who have disliked - I have the below questions...

    1) Did you find any comment abusive? I did not find any.
    2) Did you not like the face of the boy, his name or his creative mind?
    3) or Have you created anything far better to dislike his idea?
    4) Or is it just 'jealousness?
    5) Or is it that because his is a 'Muslim' you didn't like it?

    When you can't or don't know to appreciate someone or someone's work, atleast don't disappoint them.

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  • J.F.D'SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALORE

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Really great. What a talent this boy has got at this young age. We have seen floating boats. From hereonwards let us experience riding bicycle on water.

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  • akshay, Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    its great project some improvement suggestions can you keep the pedddle at little hieght so that leg does not get wet also put some cover in the back so that water does not flash on back effectively next time i come i want cross sulatn battery to Tanneer bhavi in your "cycle craft" without getting wet

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  • Abdul Bolar, Emmekere Bolar

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats Riaz...keep the same spirit in future as well

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  • Ibrahim Adil, Mangalore,KSA

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations Riza.

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  • Rameeza, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Mashallah.....congratulation.Allah bless u with a very bright and successful future...keep growing your innnovation..All the best

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  • PRADEEP KUMAR, EMMEKERE BOLAR/SHARJAH

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Delighted to see from our area boy done some innovation, congratulation, wish him all best for your bright future.

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  • K. S. Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Here are some steps that might hurl this nascent innovation to the next level.
    1. Find out if other similar technologies exist and benchmark them against yours. If it does not exist, go for atleast an Indian patent - some assistance from experts (fisheries college or likeminded enthusiasts) would be helpful.
    2. As is, it seems to be a good proof of concept. However, it could be usable to anyone only if it is simplied. Easily inflatable tyres, motor to power the cycle and some reliability studies to test the robustness would take a long way.
    3. Business Model: A small firm could take up this technology to the customers initially for testing. There are many places in and around Mangalore where a bridge is badly needed but that desire stands unfulfilled since ages. I am sure people there would welcome such utilities. Once mature, then the technology could cater to the needs in other part of the country.

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  • Narendra Prabhu, Sullia/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    It is a joy to see innovation in our youth. This type of mindset will only take us forward. Hats off Rizauddin! Wish you a bright future!

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  • Sheikh, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Atlast some good news from Mangalore..Well done Champ..Keep going.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Very innovative and enthusiastic boy. Well done. Develop your zeal and interest further in a modern and more scientific way.

    Good luck in your future projects.

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  • azzfar razack, bangalore/mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    fantastic job..now you have made mangalore proud ..keep going with more and more innovative ideas!!

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  • abdul sattar habiballah, belapu/Jeddah

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Dear Rizauddin Masha Allah now you r17 I think Insha Allah after 27 u will be the motor cycle rider and 37 u will be car rider in the water. So this is the tremendous achievement, un believable career if possible try to become a" Scientist" by your own efforts. thank u daiji for the encouraging the youngsters

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  • Peace lover, India

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats Riyazuddin ! There are 2-3 readers who click DISAGREE on comments. Daiji please disable this facility in these types of news.

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  • Navaz Thokur, Addoor/Al-Jubail-KSA

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Masha Allah.. Budding Engineer..

    Wish u a bright n prosperous future..

    May Almighty Allah bless you..

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  • shakeel thumbay, deralkatte

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats.... keep going. Ur future scientist..

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations !. Keep going...your spirits.. and the project...

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  • shabnaz, mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    well done riza.hatoff for ur idea...be the first scientist from mangalore.

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  • Karani Mohamed Farooq, Shiruru/Doha

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations Riazuddin for the excellent invention. This is not a simple task which might be coming into several minds of us. We could say that I knew it and thought of creating such innovation. I would strongly recommend that the authorities including school management felicitate this event and encourage him to keep inventing more ideas.. I would like to wish his parents as well

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  • Ahmed Salmi, fanir

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    (Cuzin bro,,,congratz),,,
    "riza mera sherrr ,,
    ,muje ride kabb degaa tu,,,wen will u giv me a ride,,,,,,",

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  • R.K.Uchil, Someshawar, Qatar

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    It may appear like simple but idea, dedication, and hard work behind this is really appreciable, the school management and locals shall organize an award ceremony and encourage the boy for his excellent talent.

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  • Praveen Kumar, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Great invention.....Keep it up!! by keeping this prototype try developing new ideas on it. For eg: Use box type float instead of tyre tube and make a seating arrngement both sides.

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  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations for riding bicycle on water. Youth energy is being used in right direction.

    It is unfortunate that on land though millions of bicycles are produced worldwide, every year, it has still maintained the status as single commuter. It is essential to make it possible to move a family or a group of friends together, by using less effort (energy) and with more speed.
    It is challenging but quite possible with a new concept.

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  • Ashok Kotian, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulation and keep it up.

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  • Ahamed Safan, Dubai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Riza. Congratzz yaar. Its my cousin.

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  • Razi, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations cousin.........we are all proud of you

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  • akshay, Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Rizauddin is our future scientist he should be encouraged to develop more innovative projects

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations.... School Children are always cheerful & Energetic. It depends upon how well they are guided... Guiding them in proper direction definitely yield results...

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  • Thanzeel, Kuwait

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Great Rizauddine.
    Keep Going.....

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  • ASAD ALI, Subhasnagar

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations,masha allah

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  • Zahid, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Riazudding, Masahallah Congratulation great invention. Wish you the very best and may Allaha bless you.

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  • Anand, karkala

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Without the support from parents it would have been a nightmare to this young inventor. Welldone and keep up the good work...

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, udupi

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Good talent, "Something Different" thinking Move on... Good luck Guyz..

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  • Mohammed Anes, Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats Riz.. Mashallah u vl be having better future futher.. I am happy to listen ur school name as i too studied in the same school..U made everyone proud...Keep it up..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats and now your next project is - Make your Cycle FLY.......

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  • K. S. Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Very very excited. A lot of us get ideas and end up doing nothing about it except feel great that we get ideas. But here is a lad who actually impliments his ideas and it is these small inventions that make way for something huge. Despite all the high profile research institutes, the scientists that they either graduate or nurture there is very little invention India has to show. A billion population still refers to CV Raman and Bose as nobel lauretes that was awarded during the pre-independence era. Great work by the parents of this lad for nurturing this talent and providing an environment that enabled this.

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  • faiza riaz, al khobar

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Mashaallah riza.....gr8 job...good luck for state level:)))

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  • najmus, byndoor/dammam

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    congrats, good work keep it up

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  • Lukmanul Hakeem, Kunjathbail

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Dear brother Ahmed Rizauddin good invent and will followed the your father childhood days inspire once again Congratulation go head ....

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  • Peter, Bolkunje/Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Ahmed, great invention. Many more from you years ahead. Wish you the very best and congrats.

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  • AKBAR AMEER, MANGALORE-DUBAI

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Brother Rizauddin, Great invent. Your Talent is God's Gift. May Allah bless you with success. Further you can minimise to tubeless also using floating algorithm. Good Luck!

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  • JN, Bejai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congrats,
    This showed in times now 1 month before one Indonesian School did the same with bycycle, instead of tire tube she used air pillowes both side and her father helped her to fabricate frame for air pillows.

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  • MANOJ, Jeddah

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Young Abdul Kalam.Young generation should learn from this boy.Many are simply wasting time in schools and colleges in activities which is harmful to society .

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  • Dayanand Bangera , Katapady / Abu dhabi

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Great........He can do it little bit more innovative.......Good job...

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    This is although simple but commendable idea. He will be a great scientist one day.

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  • Charan Poojary, Mlore/Dubai

    Tue, Jul 30 2013

    Congratulations !! Well done brother.

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