VeloCrush Cycling Assembly in Mumbai

For someone who wasn’t very sure if cycling could be learnt by an adult, but at the same time really wanted too…Abhishek was god sent! I came across Velocrush on Quora while I was desperately trying to find someone who could teach me how to cycle. I remember writing to him and getting a response in a couple of hours asking me when I’d like to begin. For all those who want to learn how to cycle (or even get better at it), just contact him and be rest assured everything else will be taken care of. From arranging the bicycle to holding you when you think you’re about to fall, to ensuring that your class is adjusted as per your time schedules… and to constantly encouraging you and telling you how you’re just getting better at it, he does it all. A big thank you for all the efforts he puts in!

Somewhere at the beginning of 2015, I started looking out for someone to train my 12-year-old son in cycling. His love for cycling began very young and as he grew older his passion for the sport increased and we saw a need to get him trained.

For almost 6 months I went around talking to people to look for someone who could coach him. One day, someone sent me Abhishek’s number and mentioned that I should call him. I immediately called him- but our conversation wasn’t exactly as I had hoped. Abhishek did not exactly train anyone, he was passionate about cycling, wrote a blog about and was very knowledgeable about the sport.

But over a couple of conversations, he opened up to the idea of coaching Aditya. And off we went- he helped us buy Aditya’s first geared cycle. Then Aditya began cycling in a serious way, his first ride was 16 km on Marine Drive.

Cycling in all kinds of weather; sprints, hills, fun rides, night rides…Abhishek cultivated in Aditya the need to wake up in the wee hours of the morning and burn tyre on asphalt. Through it all there were some good days, some tough ones but always a smile at the end of every session…

Today three years on, Aditya has the confidence to push himself in this sport. He recently cycled 20km in 40mins and stood 1st in a race. Thanks, Abhishek Tarfe for being with him, mentoring him. Hope you keep continuing

One of the regrets that I had was that I couldn’t ride a bicycle and learning to ride it was definitely on my bucket list. I’ve now picked up this skill, all thanks to Velocrush. When I searched online for bicycle riding coaching for adults, I actually did not expect to find any. So when I did come across Velocrush’s coaching, I immediately called and scheduled sessions for not only myself but also for my daughter. The coaches were very friendly, patient and encouraging. Over a couple of weekends, they taught me to ride a bicycle. I have purchased my own bicycle now and ride often. Thanks a lot to Abhishek and his brilliant team for this!!

I’m a 56-year-old woman who never learned to cycle as a kid, mainly because of my fear of falling and my utter distrust of the ‘push-and-let-go’ methods that were de rigueur in my family. In my adult life, there were many times when I sorely regretted not learning as a kid, but the possibility of learning as an adult didn’t strike me as a realistic one, because I subscribed to the common myth that learning to cycle as an adult was really difficult, if not impossible. In recent years, my complete dependency on cars began to bother me vis a vis my growing awareness that bicycles are emission-free and have a tiny manufacturing footprint. The desire to learn got stronger and so, one day, I Googled “cycling classes for adults,” and that’s how I found Velocrush! And thanks to them, I was cycling in my 3rd training session. Without falling even once!
The Velocrush trainer used excellent methods, inspired confidence and kept me motivated all through. Moreover, he was always punctual, cheerful and polite.

Velocrush completely busted the myth that a 50+ woman can’t pick up this skill. And for me, it’s been kind of life-changing!
Sangeeta Bahuguna, Mumbai.