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!