Pedalshaale 2 Vijaynagar valedictory sessions 14 02 2026

[Ali Poonawala]

Pedalshaale 2 

Vijayanagar Valedictory sessions 

14th Feb 2026.

10.00 AM -12.45 PM 

BBS Trainers: 4

Teachers: 8

DULT : Tejatha ma'am (2nd half)

Students : 9 + 13

Today being the concluding day for the pilot project, remaining students were assessed by teachers and volunteers.

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 Sachin and Naga Prakash 

Aravind's report

It was very grand function. Top highlights all thanked Dr. and Smt. Tejatha and Head Master for their commitment to make the success. Students thanked with true love and expressed their joy during this program.  Certificates were awarded to students and light snacks at end. We closed function with National Anthem.

Sachin's report

Vijaynagar - assessment report

Session 1 - Bhavana

Was able to showcase most of the things, signalling needs practice as she's not entirely confident on taking the hand off. 

Chaitanya - all good including signalling on the right side, left needs some practice. 

Session 2

Amruta - She explained the safety checks very well and was able to demonstrate balancing, turns and figure of 8. Signalling to improve, needs practice. 

Haajira - Balancing, safety checks were good. Turns and figure of 8 needs to improve, she needs the space awareness and utilise the space for turns. Signalling too needs practice.

Naga Prakash's report 

14Feb2026 Vijayanagar report:

It's an assessment day and here is the report:

 *Annapoorna* - She is good at pedaling, balancing. She is needs more improvement /practice on hand signalling especially left hand signalling.

 *Zainab* -  Good with pedaling, balance, safe stopping. Needs more practice with right hand signalling

 *Shivani* -  Able to showcase balancing, circling, signalling well. 

While most of the students now are able to pedal/balance, the major improvement area is around circling, hand signalling, be mindful about the surroundings while riding in traffic.

Ali's report: 

Session 1

Students assessed were Dharmi, Khushi and Krutika.

Dharmi managed to get over her problem of lifting left foot and passed basic and proficiency tests with ease. Signalling was not smooth but concepts are there.

Khushi was all at sea with some of the basics but managed good stops and circles. Does not have the control for hand signals yet.

Krutika was not expected to do mounting handsfree or dismounting due to the height issue. She did Good half pedalling and could ride and stop with confidence. Was not able to do figure of 8 

Session 2

Yashas:

Basics were good, proficiency in circles figure of 8 moderate. Not assessed for signalling and lane change. On the whole improving but fine control is still eluding him.

Valedictory function :

It was arranged in the terrace class  room, expertly compered by Madhu mala ma'am. 

Arpitha's invocation with Ganesh Vandana was followed by welcome address of HM Srinivas sir. Tejatha ma'am on behalf of DULT, Kusuma ma'am from Teachers side and Ali Poonawala from Bangalore Bicycling School spoke about good organization and students enthusiasm. 

All expressed hope that students will continue cycling whenever possible.

Finally from students side.. Amra Taj, Chaithra, Chaitanya, Gaurav and Krutika expressed happiness about how learning to cycle in past 2 months had empowered them.

BBS Volunteers , Ali, Naga Prakash, Sachin and Arvind,  were felicitated with cute mementos of Bicycling man and Chand and Rohan for the help they gave in arranging the sessions, with medallions by Tejatha ma'am.

Receiving certificates for completion of training from HM or Mr. Arif, was the eagerly awaited highlight for all the students !

Vote of thanks by HM was followed by National Anthem and at the end, all enjoyed refreshments  before dispersing with happy memories... for long time to come !💘