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Leisure Rides

MY FIRST RIDE ON A BROMPTON BICYCLE

November 7, 2021 6 Comments

I am delighted to share this news with the loyal readers of this blog and the public at large that a new Brompton folding bicycle has come to my house. It’s the standard steel black model, and technically termed as ‘M6L’ – where M stands for the handlebar, 6 is the gear speed and L is for the mudguards.

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News

A 50-YEAR-OLD BSA ROADSTER GETS RESTORED TO IT’S FORMER GLORY WITH A MODERN FINISH

November 5, 2021 5 Comments

In December 2020, I was searching for an expert bicycle mechanic who could handle the task of restoring a more than 50-year-old BSA Roadster bicycle, which I had acquired in the same period from a veteran commuter in Mumbai.

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Interview

IN CONVERSATION WITH LESZEK SIBILSKI

October 9, 2021 2 Comments

Leszek Sibilski is a Polish-American sociologist and a longtime advocate for issues related to climate change, the environment, public policy, global poverty, youth, and the role of women in contemporary society. He is a former member of the Polish National Olympic Cycling Team.

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Spotlight

DHIREN BONTRA: THE JOURNEY OF A CYCLING ENTREPRENEUR

October 1, 2021 2 Comments

My Name is Dhiren Bontra and I must confess that I was the most notorious kid in school. I was always very passionate about sports and fitness. After completing my graduation, I and my friend Arun Rajpurohit were not keen on doing a “9 to 5 job” and we knew that our passion of bicycling was our calling.

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATE WORLD CAR FREE DAY WITH A FANCY WOMEN BIKE RIDE

September 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

On September 19th, 2021 more than 150 cities around the world including Istanbul, Paris, Vancouver, Berlin and London hosted the most vivid women created event for the 9th time in a row known as The Fancy Women Bike Ride (FWBR).

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News

STRYDER LAUNCHES INDIA’S MOST ECONOMICAL E-BIKES FOR URBAN RIDERS

September 18, 2021 2 Comments

Leading bicycle brand Stryder, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata International Limited, has stirred up India’s emerging e-bike segment with the introduction of Contino ETB 100 and Voltic 1.7 the next-gen eco-mobility options for the urban youth. The new range of ebikes are both economical and contains best-in-class features.

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General

WHY DUTCH BICYCLES ARE THE MOST PRACTICAL IN THE WORLD

September 9, 2021 1 Comment

One morning during my interaction with Alan – a cycling buddy, I was informed that he is totally dissatisfied with his new bicycle. He ended up using a rented bicycle despite owning one.

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General

BEWARE OF FRAUD CYCLING WEBSITES

September 5, 2021 3 Comments

One day Tony (name changed for privacy) was browsing through Google Discover news on his mobile when he came across an advertisement for MTB for Rs. 999/-. It was a fancy looking electric bicycle being sold at a throw-away price by a fraud website called http://www.pitore.in

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Leisure Rides

WOMAN CYCLIST JOINS INDIAN ARMY

August 14, 2021 3 Comments

Cycling is powerful and it is empowering. Cycling promotes gender equality. Cycling is a way of expression and it opens up a plethora of opportunities. One can connect with new people around and enjoy nature whole-heartedly to one’s content.

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News

SWIGGY PARTNERS WITH HERO LECTRO WINN TO PILOT FOOD DELIVERY WITH ELECTRIC CARGO BIKES

August 9, 2021 1 Comment

Hero Lectro Cargo (HLC) and Swiggy, India’s leading on demand delivery platform are partnering to pilot the deployment of cargo e-bikes for the use case of last mile food delivery. Swiggy, which has already been planning to include EVs in its fleet, will be utilizing Hero Lectro’s WINN – a purpose-built e-bike, in a bid to optimize efficiency, cost and […]

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“Electric bikes are good for the knees and Road bikes are good for the calve’s” - Vijay Malhotra 


 “A car made me arrogant while a bicycle made me realise there’s a lot to achieve on the roads” - Vijay Malhotra


“You don’t bend while cycling. You bow down to life’s amazing experiences” - Vijay Malhotra 


“Climbing is labour, downhill is a reward. Climbs are cherished but the thrill of downhills don’t last” - Vijay Malhotra 



“If you can’t become a bridge, don’t be a barricade” - Vijay Malhotra 

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"With his Pedal and Tring Tring site, Vijay is bringing a loud, joyful voice to the global conversation around #bikes4all and #bikes4climate. He's been a resource for me in understanding the individuals and communities in India making a difference. This biking movement is a world-wide collective, and Vijay is making sure India's bike-loving community is in that lens" - Andrea Learned, Social Media Strategist, Writer and Climate Activist.
"No matter how my day is going, I can always count on Vijay's inspiring and informative posts to put a smile on my face. In just a few month's time, Pedal and Tring Tring has established itself as a valuable voice for cycling in Mumbai and cities around the world" - Chris Bruntlett, Co-Founder, Modacitylife.com and author of the book "Building The Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint For Urban Vitality"

“I really enjoy reading Vijay’s blog posts and following his Instagram profile. The content is interesting, informative and international. And I particularly enjoy articles about India” – Helen Dominish, Founder, Uncoolcyclingclub.com

"The global cycling community has very rich social fiber. The bicycle is an ever-present instrument of human mobility and transportation besides recreation and sport. Therefore every voice counts a lot. The cycling blog Pedal and Tring Tring of Vijay Malhotra is an instrumental communication tool for all of us who care about the well-being of cycling for all. Every post empowers and brings a ray of hope for those who advocate day in and day out for this most loyal staple for humanity that is with us for over two centuries. We need platforms like Pedal and Tring Tring to encourage citizens in developing countries to use bicycles as a primary mode of transportation without any stigma". - Leszek Sibilski, Founder of World Bicycle Day.
"I really appreciate Pedal And Tring Tring’s efforts to create awareness on cycling in different levels. Sometimes pure joy, sometimes serious, always around: can’t think of my social media without a daily dose of cycling from Vijay". - Maud de Vries, Co-Founder and Managing Director, BYCS, Amsterdam.
"Vijay is bringing authentic stories in his blogs. Thanks to his post I get to know the world of cycling from another perspective and discover new and interesting people through his interviews. His effort and dedication are unique. Congratulations and keep up with the good work" - Samanta Bullock, Fashion Model, Motivational Speaker, Owns a label 'SB' Samantabullock.com
"Congratulations on the first anniversary of your blog. I always enjoy reading it and I am impressed with the good work you are doing to promote cycling in India" - Don Porche, Teacher, Writer, Traveller and Founder operasandcycling.com
"I would like to thank you for penning down your journey and experience at Ride to Mpower in such a wonderful and detailed piece! You are indeed a crusader who can create mental health awareness and stamp out stigma. Wish you all the luck for writing, cycling and your career. Its ok not to be ok". - Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson at Aditya Birla Education Trust, Mpower Minds.
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