About 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.
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.
Tune in. It’s going to be a banger.
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13 Jun 2025
From Canvas to Finish Lines: Ayesha Broacha on Life, Sport & Creativity
Ayesha Broacha, an illustrator and triathlete, discusses how sports enriches her creative journey, balances training with work and family, and builds friendships through sport in this interview.
6 May 2025
Managing Health in Corporate Life - One Run, One Ride at a Time | Ashwini Kapila
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 lifestyle conditions but also found deeper meaning in building community.
Today, he leads @getsetup.india, an initiative helping people age actively through learning, movement, and connection.
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7 Apr 2025
NoShortcuts Podcast x Parashuram Chenji | 2x Cycling Medalist, coach & trainer. Don’t miss it!
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 journey and bring out the life lessons he has to share for someone who is looking out to become big in sport. He talks about
his early days
what it takes to become an athlete
how to deal with injuries
Football coaching & Personal Trainer
His message to viewers
& a lot of humour in between.
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11 Mar 2025
Corina Van Dam: Using Sports to Empower Girls & Conquer Endurance Challenges
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, volunteering in Kenya, and now leading impactful initiatives in India. Corina passionately shares her belief in the power of sports to drive social change and uplift communities.
Without further ado, tune into this inspiring conversation!
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5 Feb 2025
Huafrid Billimoria: Dystonia, Determination, and the Ironman Journey
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 with an iron will, why he does what he does, and what keeps him going. From breaking barriers to redefining endurance sports, Huafrid highlights the importance of inclusivity, diversity, and equity in every step of his journey. 🏅 Huafrid’s Achievements:
FIRST individual with dystonia in the world to swim 10 km in open waters back-to-back within a year.
FASTEST person with dystonia to complete a Full Ironman.
FIRST person with a disability in the world to bag 3 Ironman podium finishes in the PC category.
FASTEST Indian with a disability to complete a Half and Full Ironman.
Only the second Indian with a disability and second in the world with dystonia to complete an Ironman.
FIRST person in the world with dystonia to swim nonstop for 12 hours, covering 17.3+ km.
First Para Tri-athlete to bag an Asian Championship Podium, creating history for India.
Huafrid's story is one of perseverance, passion, and purpose, and it will leave you inspired to push your own boundaries. 🚴‍♂️
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5 Jan 2025
India's leading surgeon: Dr. Anant Joshi's on why he continues to cycle at 70 & beyond
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 consultant to various sports bodies. Beyond his professional achievements, he's an avid sportsman himself, often cycling to work. In this engaging chat, we explore his cycling journey, uncover valuable advice, and learn about his remarkable cycling expeditions. Sit back and enjoy this insightful episode!
Chapter Markers-
00:00 Promo
01:16 Intro on Arthroscopic Surgery
02:51 Procedures implemented on patients who come with athletic injuries
05:01 How Dr. Anant Joshi fixed Nigel's knee pain
06:19 Sports that influenced Dr. Anant Joshi's life
08:36 Impact on Body Racquet Sports vs Cycling
09:51 How Dr. Anant Joshi got into cycling
12:48 How Tour Of Nilgiris changed Dr. Anant's perspective into cycling
15:13 Dr. Anant Joshi's experience with bikepacking
17:04 Training requirement to ride on the Himalayas
19:32 Interlude
19:54 Prepping for the next adventure
21:12 How training for bikepacking looks like
23:10 How to get the most out of indoor cycle training
26:32 Why bikefit is necessary?
30:34 How cycling helps in avoiding injuries
35:03 Message for today's youth
36:12 Is stretching really required?
38:21 Next on the bucket list
40:31 Dr. Anant's #NOSHORTCUTS philosophy
43:25 Outro
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5 Dec 2024
India's Cycling Stalwart - Aastad Palkhiwala
Aastad Palkhiwala, India's cycling stalwart and multiple-time National Track Cycling Champion, shares his remarkable journey balancing a 40-year cycling career with a 25-year stint as a full-time Air India pilot.
30 Oct 2024
Ved Nikam on: How A Cycle Can Be An Instrument To Uplift Villages
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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7 Oct 2024
KABIR RACHURE: Lawyer to Ultracyclist, Competing Internationally, Winning Mindset & More
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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5 Oct 2024
Introducing: The NOSHORTCUTS 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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