Hans "No Way" Rey To Ride With Track And Trail

Online, September 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Track and Trail is the flagship range from TI Cycles. It is the ultimate destination for discerning Indian cyclists where one can find the best cycling brands like Cannondale, Bianchi, Schwinn, Montra, Mongoose and GT not only in bicycles but also in apparel, accessories, spares and services. This October Track and Trail is joining with GT veteran, Hans Rey, to bring to all the cycling enthusiasts in India a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with this legend and get a chance to attend a workshop where Hans Rey will share insights on the nuances of mountain biking.

Hans Rey is one of mountain biking's undisputed legends. This Swiss trials champion got signed by GT in 1987 and in following years went on to become one of mountain biking's greatest figureheads. He has over 20 titles and victories to his credit and was inducted into the 'Mountain bike Hall of Fame' in 1999. At the 1996 Olympic Games Hans was part of an Extreme Sports Act and performed in front of 3.5 billion viewers in the Olympic Closing Ceremonies. From wallrides to trials to seemingly unrideable terrains; Hans 'No Way' Rey has always been pushing and stretching the limits of what was considered possible.

Hans' rides and workshops will happen across three cities spread over four days:

Delhi 1st October 2011 at Track & Trail Exclusive Store, 51-52 Lajpat Nagar II, Main Market, Veer Savarkar Marg, New Delhi

Pune 2nd October 2011 at Track & Trail Zone at Surendar Cycle Store, 40/25 Karve Road, Pune

Bangalore 4th October at Track and Trail Coffee & Cycles, No.4, 5th Main Road, KR Garden, (Opp. NGV Indoor Stadium), Koramangala, Bangalore

So all you cycling enthusiasts ....be there to witness all the action ....LIVE on the RIDE!!!!

For more details on the event and registration log on to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/trackandtrail. (Click on events and please chose the city where you will be attending this event). . For more details on the brand, bikes and rides organized by Track & Trail please visit our website www.trackandtrail.in.

About TI Cycles of India
TI Cycles was established by the Murugappa Group in the year 1949, in collaboration with Tube Investments, UK. The first Hercules bicycle rolled out in 1951. Three more brands were added to the portfolio - Phillips in 1959, BSA in 1964 and Montra in 2011. With a turnover of 1,121 cr and a year-on-year growth of 18 percent TI Cycles is a market leader in the 'specials' segment of cycles. TI Cycles has the capacity to manufacture 4 million cycles a year at 3 plants across India - Chennai in the South, Nasik in the West and Noida in the North. Standing for the core promise of fun, fitness and freedom, TI Cycles offers consumers a range of bicycles, e-scooters, fitness equipment and infant mobility solutions.

Known best for its flagship bicycle brands, BSA, Hercules and the recently launched Montra, TI Cycles has practically created and perfected every new cycle category in the country. The first MTB, the first geared bike, the first Shox model, the first girls' bike, the first kids' bike, the first light roadster and the first carbon frame bike were all introduced by TI Cycles. With the changing retail environment, TI Cycles has introduced BSA Hercules exclusive stores, which have revolutionised the bicycle outlet in India. They are a one-stop premium shop for all bicycling and fitness requirements.

About Murugappa Group
Founded in 1900, the Rs. 17051 Crores (USD 3.8 billion) Murugappa Group is one of India's leading business conglomerates. The Group has 29 businesses including eight listed Companies actively traded in NSE & BSE. Headquartered in Chennai, the major Companies of the Group include Carborundum Universal Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd., Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd., Coromandel International Ltd., Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd., E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd., Parry Agro Industries Ltd., Tube Investments of India Ltd., and Wendt (India) Ltd.

Market leaders in served segments including Abrasives, Auto Components, Cycles, Sugar, Farm Inputs, Fertilizers, Plantations, Construction, Bio-products and Nutraceuticals, the Group has forged strong joint venture alliances with leading international companies like Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Foskor, Cargill, Mitsui Sumitomo, Winterthur Technology Group and Morgan Crucible. The Group has a wide geographical presence panning 13 states in India and 5 continents.

Renowned brands like BSA, Hercules, Ballmaster, Ajax, Parry's, Gromor and Paramfos are from the Murugappa stable. The organization fosters an environment of professionalism and has a workforce of over 32,000 employees. For more details, visit www.murugappa.com.