Thousand-plus riders from 57 nations – ‘festival of biking’ a substantial draw
(MENAFN – Gulf Times) More than 1,000 cycling enthusiasts from 57 nations, including senior Qatari officials, VIPs and diplomats, took part in the ‘& lsquo; Trip of Champions 2017′ at Qatar Foundation’s Education City on Friday. Dubbed as ‘& lsquo; Qatar’s festival of cycling for the fast, first-timers and households’, the event saw the participation of …
See all stories on this subject Woodland eyes brand-new classifications, to release off-road bicycle Shoes and garments firm Woodland is gearing up to add new categories to its outside portfolio and is launching its series of premium mountain bicycles. The business, which is taking a look at 15 percent overall sales development over in 2015’s Rs 1,200 crore, prepares to introduce the new bikes in select cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru and Chandigarh prior to scaling up its sales reach. “We feel outdoor is an extremely important classification and we are ideal in the middle of it. Market is experimenting with brand-new things … So we checked out the category of cycling as we have actually seen lot of youth getting into cycling mode,” Forest Handling Director Harkirat Singh told PTI. He nevertheless said Woodland’s bicycles will not remain in the mass section and would be positioned as premium products suited for outside activities like mountain cycling. “Our bikes will remain in premium sector with rates beginning around Rs 15,000-20,000 and going up to Rs 1 lakh. We feel today there is a market for these items,” Singh included. The company has consolidated a leading bike maker from Taiwan for sourcing the items, he said. On Woodland’s strategies to include new classifications, he stated: “When we go into cycling, we can likewise do a great deal of other products which are related to it, such as helmet, clothing, security pads and bags to fit on cycles.” The company will even check out bringing special car roofing stand for cycles targeting metropolitan customers who wish to go for outdoor adventures, he stated. Initially, from the 600 stores of Woodland throughout India, the business will introduce the bikes in choose shops in Delhi, Chandigarh an Bengaluru, he said. “After examining market action we will gradually expand and go to other shops. However, biking is a practice which is growing across India,” Singh said. When inquired about other categories which Forest is wanting to enter, he said the company would quickly expand its range of water sports with a series of items such as surfing board, kayaks and diving watches. Furthermore, skate boards and associated gears, safety kits and shoes in addition to skiing boards with necessary devices are likewise being thought about. On the general profits growth of the company, Singh said Woodland is taking a look at 15 percent boost this year. It had a turnover of Rs 1,200 crore last financial.
See all stories on this subject Woodland eyes brand-new categories, to introduce off-road bicycle New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) Shoes and garments firm Forest is gearing up to include new classifications to its outdoor portfolio and is launching its range of premium mountain bicycles. The business, which is taking a look at 15 per cent overall sales development over last year’s Rs 1,200 crore, plans to release the brand-new bikes in select cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru and Chandigarh prior to scaling up its sales reach. “We feel outdoor is a very important category and we are best in the middle of it. Market is try out brand-new things … So we looked into the category of cycling as we have seen great deal of youth entering biking mode,” Woodland Managing Director Harkirat Singh informed PTI. He nevertheless said Woodland’s bicycles will not be in the mass section and would be positioned as premium items matched for outside activities like mountain cycling. “Our bikes will be in premium sector with prices starting around Rs 15,000-20,000 and increasing to Rs 1 lakh. We feel today there is a market for these items,” Singh included. The business has consolidated a leading bike manufacturer from Taiwan for sourcing the products, he stated. On Woodland’s strategies to add new categories, he stated: “When we go into biking, we can also do a great deal of other products which are connected with it, such as helmet, clothes, security pads and bags to fit on cycles.” The firm will even look into bringing special vehicle roofing mean cycles targeting metropolitan consumers who want to choose outside adventures, he stated. At first, from the 600 shops of Woodland throughout India, the business will introduce the bikes in choose stores in Delhi, Chandigarh an Bengaluru, he said. “After evaluating market action we will gradually broaden and go to other stores. Nevertheless, cycling is a habit which is growing across India,” Singh stated. When asked about other classifications which Woodland is aiming to get in, he said the business would soon broaden its range of water sports with a series of items such as surfing board, kayaks and diving watches. Moreover, skate boards and associated gears, safety packages and shoes together with snowboarding boards with essential devices are also being considered. On the general revenue growth of the business, Singh said Forest is taking a look at 15 per cent increase this year. It had a turnover of Rs 1,200 crore last fiscal. PTI RKL ANU. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.
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‘s largest biking event(MENAFN-The Peninsula )By Anisha Bijukumar|The Peninsula Online More than 1,100 riders from over 57 nations took part in the Ride of Champ 2017 held yesterday morning at Education City. Apart from the three occasions (48km, 78km and 137.5 km) for experienced bicyclists, there was a 5.8 km loop for beginners and families with kids above nine …
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