What if the only limits are the ones you accept?

In this episode, I chat with Carlotta, a 20-year-old ultra cyclist who has completed the Triple Crown of mountain races — the Silk Road, Atlas, and Hellenic — and is currently cycling her way to Taiwan.

Carlotta shares what it’s been like to ride to race start lines, race through remote mountain ranges, and immerse herself in new cultures along the way. We talk about navigating ultra cycling as a young woman, and how confidence is built through consistency and trusting that everything will work out.

This conversation is about pushing limits without losing joy, embracing spontaneity, and believing in yourself even when the road ahead feels uncertain. Carlotta’s story is a reminder that adventure doesn’t require perfection — just the willingness to go.

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Sami Sauri is a professional ultra endurance cyclist and multi-sport athlete who followed curiosity all the way from the streets of Barcelona to the world’s toughest races.

In this episode, Sami shares her journey into ultra cycling, her recent victory at the Acrosandes race in Chile, and how she’s working to empower more women to step into ultra endurance sports. We talk about overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, balancing elite competition with adventure, and why enjoying the journey matters more than the podium.

This conversation is about patience, freedom, and trusting yourself—whether you’re an athlete, an adventurer, or someone standing at the edge of something new.

Topics covered:

• Ultra endurance racing & Acrosandes

• Women’s representation in extreme sports

• Fear, confidence, and growth

• Sustaining a professional athletic career

• Adventure beyond cycling

  
  

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Ultra-distance bikepacking isn’t just a physical challenge, it’s a mental one.

In this episode, Valentina Mancera shares her journey into bikepacking, from discovering the sport to racing some of the world’s most demanding ultra-distance events, including the Tour Divide and the Triple Crown of Ultras. Valentina opens up about quitting her job to pursue her passion, navigating fear and what it truly feels like to be alone on the bike for days at a time.

We talk about confidence vs curiosity, the unique challenges women face in ultra racing, the importance of community, and why finding joy off the bike matters just as much as crossing the finish line.

This conversation is for anyone chasing big goals, questioning their limits, or looking for courage to start!

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