That's where the Trek 3700D, an aluminium-alloy mountain bike, with 21-speed gears and mechanical disc brakes has an advantage. The average speed one sees in urban commutes is barely 15 kmph. The cycle can easily average 20-22 kmph and dart through gaps in traffic. However, if traffic opens up, the BMW will have it eating dust in seconds.

The Delhi Metro network has been steadily connecting the city. It does not have to deal with car traffic, but commuters have to deal with the morning rush, standing cheek by jowl in the train. However, last-mile connectivity is still an issue – between the metro station and your destination. That could serve as a great equaliser in this race.

We set out at 9:25 am on a Monday morning. Watch to find out who wins this one!

Camera: Athar Rather, Abhishek Ranjan Chaudhary, Danish Qazi, Abhay Sharma

Video Editor: Puneet Bhatia

Anchors: Aaqib Raza Khan, Cyrus John, Roshun Povaiah