French cyclist Sofiane Sehili, who was found guilty of illegally crossing the Russian border while attempting to break the world record for the fastest cycle crossing of the Eurasian landmass and freed by a court that ordered him to pay a fine, sits in a courtroom in the far eastern settlement of Pogranichniy, Russia, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A French cyclist who spent 50 days in custody in Russia said he would seek to break another record after his hopes of doing the fastest cycle ride from Portugal to the Pacific were dashed when he crossed the Chinese-Russian border through a dense forest.
Sofiane Sehili, who describes himself as an "ultra-endurance racer and adventure cyclist", was freed in Russia's Far East on October 23 after he admitted illegally crossing the border. He flew back to Paris on Sunday via Asia.
