Man on round-the-world trip gets multiple offers to replace stolen bike
By BBC, September 6, 2025A motorcyclist from India who had his bike stolen in the UK 15,000 miles (24,140 km) into a round-the-world challenge has said the outpouring of support since the theft has “changed my perspective”.
Yogesh Alekari said his motorcycle was stolen while parked at Wollaton Park in Nottingham last Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Before the theft, the 33-year-old had travelled across more than 17 countries on the KTM 390 Adventure motorbike, which was carrying most of his belongings, worth Ksh2.6 million, when it was taken.
Alekari said he had since received offers, including clothing and replacement motorcycles, and praised the help given by people in the UK, India, and the biker community.
“I really appreciate it,” he said.
“They’ve [well-wishers] changed my perspective. I’m receiving huge support from across the country, including India and the UK, as well as the entire biker community.
“I’ve got a lot of messages from British bikers and British citizens saying, ‘We are with you – we are going to support you.'”
The journey
Alekari’s journey had seen him bike through the likes of Iran, Nepal, China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan – before he went through Europe, visiting numerous nations including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
The full-time content creator was en route to Oxford when he parked up at Wollaton Park on August 28, 2025.
After having breakfast, Mr Alekari found the bike and all of his belongings were gone.
Video footage captured by a visitor at the park showed the motorcycle being ridden away, flanked by two moped scooters.
Since coverage of the story, Mr Alekari said he has been inundated with messages of support.
“People, they have humanity,” he said.
“A lot of people offered me riding gear. They’ve even offered their own motorcycle.”
Among the well-wishers was the production company behind the Long Way Home TV series, fronted by actor Ewan McGregor and TV presenter Charley Boorman.
Responding to a post from Mr Alekari on Instagram, the Long Way TV account offered to donate a motorcycle.
“So sorry to hear about your bike getting nicked in Nottingham,” the post said.
“We have a KTM that we used for filming the last series. We would like to lend it to you to use if that helps.”
Alekari said he would wait to see if the police could recover his bike before accepting the offer of a new vehicle.
“I’m very emotional about this motorcycle,” he said. “Just give me back my motorcycle. I just want a peaceful life, and I am suffering a lot.”
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said officers were still “conducting extensive inquiries” but no arrests had been made and the bike had not been located.