On today’s episode of the NoShortcuts Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary *Aastad Palkhiwalla*! With over 40 years of bicycle racing experience, Aastad comes from a family of cycling champions—his parents and sibling are national champions, too! 🏆 He’s a multiple-time *National Track Cycling Champion, a recipient of the **Chhatrapati Shivaji Award*, and a true icon in Indian cycling. 🚴‍♂️✨ But that’s not all—Aastad balanced his cycling career with a 25-year stint as a full-time pilot for Air India. ✈️ Talk about dedication and no shortcuts!

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Known as The CYCLING MAN OF WADA, Ved Nikam discovered his love for trails during the pandemic when he and a few of his friends were bored in their hometown Wada- A rural town on the outskirts of Mumbai.

What started as a craziness to ride cycles from the perspective of his fellow villagers, quickly turned into a medium to explore the waterfalls, deep trails and the hidden beauty of Wada.
Envious of Ved's outdoor adventures during the pandemic, several elders and his friends bought cycles and joined Ved on his adventures.
This community development gave an idea to empower kids of his village to aid them in their academics by crowdsourcing the cycle through his initiative called "The Bicycle Project"!

Learn how Ved is transforming the lives of his hometown!

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We're thrilled to have India's Fastest Ultra Cyclist Kabir Rachure on the Noshortcuts Podcast! With 3 Race Across America finishes and 16 qualifiers, his journey is a true testament to the power of hard work and grit.

Hear all about his incredible journey and the "NoShortcuts" mantra that led him to success.

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Welcome to No Shortcuts, the official podcast of Scott Sports India!
Join athletes, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers from various fields as they share their unfiltered journeys to the top.

Our bikes have fueled adventure seekers and elite athletes alike, helping them push boundaries on-road and off-road. Through grit, perseverance, and a “No Shortcuts” mindset, they've reached new heights in both performance and life.

Tune in for inspiring stories that will motivate you to take on challenges and conquer your own path to success.

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