Thought chasing pro cycling dreams was all about grit? Turns out, Long Covid had other plans for me. After the virus, my body just wouldn’t bounce back—hello, fatigue and a weird 'rev limiter' on my rides. I had to let go of racing, but here’s the twist: slowing down helped me rediscover why I love cycling in the first place. Now, it’s about coffee stops, cake, and actually listening to my body. Sometimes losing the race means winning at life. #Health #BodyHealth #LongCovid