7th February Pedalshaale 2 Vijaynagar session

[Ali Poonawala]

Pedalshaale 2 

Vijayanagar sessions 

7th Feb 2026.

10.00 AM -12.00 Noon

BBS Trainers: 3

Teachers: 8

DULT : Tejatha ma'am (2nd half)

Students : 13 +9

Since the pilot project closes on 14th February, it was decided to test the proficiency and road worthiness of whoever were good performers so far.

In the beginning of each session,all the students were given a detailed  demonstration of safety checks and  complete 10 steps for safe Bicycling travel on the road by Ali.

Teachers identified the students who may be tested and others were helped to correct their weak points.

Aravind's report

Spent 30 mins with riya, she is not getting balance... 

Took test for Chaitra and Dharmi

Chaitra Has got all the skills pass

Dharmi Has got all skills except not to keep right foot on road, adviced to learn that.

Sachin's report

Session 2

Conducted tests for Arjun and Bhavana. 

Arjun was able to demonstrate all the skills. Needs a bit improvement on signalling. Otherwise all good. 

Bhavana is able to maintain proper balance, was able to demonstrate all safety features, and turn. She's not yet ready for signalling, as she's not able to take the hand off the handle bar. Need some more practice around it.

Ali's report: 

Chaithanya

Did reasonably well except for signalling.

Khushi :

Not a Kannadiga, found difficilt to understand, however, Multiple safety mistakes as well as mounting dismounting were incorrect. For repeat test next week 

Amra Taj.

Confident and correct. Passed with flying colours.

Yashas:

Asked to show handsfree standing, shot off to handsfree riding !  fall was unavoidable ! Otherwise also needs to slow down.. but loses balance at low speed.

HM Srinivas sir was requested to obtain permission to host the concluding ceremony in the skating ring enclosure, if possible.

These children have taught an invaluable lesson : Ignore the handicap...push on with available !!

Will miss their vibrancy..

Ali Poonawala