NO SHORTCUTS: Official Scott Sports India Podcast

NO SHORTCUTS: Official Scott Sports India Podcast

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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July 15, 2025 53 mins

Next up on the #NoShortcuts Podcast is Saurabh Dalvi from Mumbai. Popularly known as SD, Saurabh is an ultra cyclist who recently completed the Kashmir to Kanyakumari ride in just 13 days on his Scott Foil.
He is also the head of operations at Mumbai Airport, founder of Cycling Bandits, and the 5am Club. We talk about his journey, how he balances high-pressure work with his passion for ultra cycling, and what keeps him going.

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In this episode, I sit down with Ayesha Broacha from Mumbai, an illustrator, photographer, triathlete and mother of two. She talks about how sport has enriched her creative journey and life.
We talk about her early love for art, how she got into triathlons, the friendships she’s built through sport, and how she balances training, work and family.
Ayesha’s story is a great reminder that it’s possible to pursu...

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In this episode of the #NoShortcuts podcast, we speak with Ashwini Kapila, who spent 28+ years in the corporate grind before a wake-up call led him to run, cycle, and reclaim his health.

One day, he asked himself:
• Will my health outlast me?
• Will my wealth outlast me?
• Will I have four friends to say goodbye?

That moment became a turning point.

Through running and cycling, Ashwini not only reversed li...

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In this Episode of the NoShortcuts podcast, we have Parashuram Chenji from Hyderabad. Parashuram is a 2x National Road cyclist medalist who is now a full-time personal coach and football trainer. Since he has been there, done that and understands the value of the the right guidance, he is now guiding aspiring young adults to help achieve their sporting dream. In this episode of the #NoShortcuts Podcast, we unravel Parashuram's jour...

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In this episode of the #NoShortcuts Podcast, we sit down with Corina Van Dam, a Dutch endurance athlete and sports advocate who has been based in Mumbai since 2016, working with the Maitrayana Foundation.

Her mission? To bring more women into sports and use it as a powerful tool for transformation. 

We unravel her incredible journey—from her early days as a football coach to working in mental health for over 20 years, vo...

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What does it take to defy the odds, embrace challenges, and inspire others? Meet Huafrid Billimoria, an endurance triathlete living with dystonia—a rare neurological condition. Despite the hurdles, Huafrid has become an Ironman, proving that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle. 💪 In this episode of #NoShortcuts, Huafrid opens up about his incredible journey. He shares how he fought his way through life wit...

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In this episode of the #NoShortcutscuts podcast, we delve into a conversation with Dr. Anant Joshi, a leading Indian surgeon and a pioneer in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine. As the founder of SportsMed, a renowned center specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine, Dr. Joshi brings over 30 years of expertise to the table. Dr. Joshi, a renowned surgeon with a national and international presence, has served as a medical consult...

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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 hi...

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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 dur...

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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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October 5, 2024 32 secs

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...

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