My athletic journey hasn't been a lifelong romance with cycling, but rather a gradual evolution. While I was active in my youth, playing soccer for many years, after retiring from the sport, I struggled with weight gain and a lack of motivation. In 2019, I decided to refocus on my fitness, joining a gym and taking up boxing. However, I was still grappling with self-comparison, and boxing actually exacerbated those feelings. Concerned about constantly measuring up, I gradually shifted to solo training, spending more time alone in the gym than sparring. This self-imposed isolation led me to running on the treadmill, and eventually, to daily outdoor runs once my gym membership expired. I've always been fascinated by nutrition and the physiological responses to exercise, particularly the metabolic and biological pathways activated during running. This curiosity later extended to other disciplines, including cycling. In 2020, I purchased an entry-level road bike and became increasingly involved in the sport, eventually investing in an indoor trainer to better integrate my workouts with family and work commitments. My training volume quickly increased from 7 to 14-16 hours per week, combining running and cycling—a regimen I maintain even today, although I've refined the intensity to accommodate both indoor and outdoor racing. Cycling has resonated with me profoundly, driving me to optimize my training through a deeper understanding of my body's responses to exertion. The underlying biological mechanisms of endurance performance are a particular fascination, prompting me to study these processes and ultimately share my insights in a series of practical cycling guides published on Amazon Kindle. My primary objective is to truly comprehend the why behind my training, rather than simply following generic plans or advice. My approach to cycling performance isn't based on blind faith in a training/rest cycle; it's driven by the need to apply scientifically informed strategies tailored to my own physiology. I pursued formal studies, completing several courses and earning certificates and diplomas that solidified my belief in what I call "scientific cycling": the practice of training with a deep understanding of what happens on the saddle. I recognize the crucial role of individuality in sports. While some fundamental principles are universally applicable, effective training hinges on a thorough understanding of one's unique needs and abilities. Seeing the progress I've made both physically and mentally, I rejoined the racing community, first indoors and then outdoors, striving to develop resilience in the face of failure, using setbacks as building blocks rather than allowing them to damage my self-esteem. With my work, I've cultivated a discipline that I hope will inspire others.