ATHLETES
Learn more about the bikepacking and ultra-distance cyclists who rely on CYCLITE bags for their challenges.
Their experiences, from the toughest races in the world, are used to optimize existing products and are the basis for the development of new bags.
We talked to these athletes about how they organize their everyday life around the sport, how they look back on their past successes, what plans they have and what their personal superpower is. Let their stories inspire and motivate you.
Marei Moldenauer
Doctor and ultraathlete Marei is still relatively new to the ultra scene, but has already proven herself in her first races. In 2023, after over 4,000 km, she reached the finish line of the Transcontinental Race as second-place woman, in 2024 she won the MittelgebirgeClassique and in 2025 the Atlas Mountain Race.
SVEN GELHAUS
The Berlin-based designer is, above all, a passionate road cyclist. He is particularly drawn to ultra-distance rides and ambitious bikepacking tours. When he’s not riding 500 kilometers around the capital, you’ll often find him climbing a mountain pass in the Alps.
ADAM BIALEK
A fixture in the ultra scene. With several victories in major races such as the Three Peaks Bike Race, the Race through Poland and Transiberica, he has established himself as a professional in ultra racing on the road. Adam is known for his old-school, weight-optimized equipment.
RAQUEL FARCIOLI
The Brazilian discovered her passion for triathlon and ultra-distance racing just four years ago and has already won Bikingman Brazil and Across Andes 2023 (with only 35 days in between). With a passion for adventure and challenges, she constantly pushes her limits.
MATEO PAEZ
The young US American is fascinated by the European ultra race scene and has already celebrated considerable success in his first season. This year, he has two classics on the calendar. His most important goal every time he takes part: To finish the race, regardless of his position.
Nathalie Baillon
The French rider is an established name in ultracycling, having won the Silk Road Mountain Race and most recently second place in the Atlas Mountain Race. She became famous in 2023 when she set a Guinness World Record for the fastest female time on the north-south crossing of Europe.
Fabian Wurm
The passionate cyclist from Siegen has been active in the bikepacking and ultra scene since 2020. With several top 10 placements in the most demanding off-road ultra races and his calm, thoughtful manner, he has quickly made a name for himself as an experienced off-road specialist.
Jonas Fischer
The former road cyclist quickly made his mark in ultra cycling with a second place in the Seven Serpents. Yet to him, the community and the experience count more than the result. Cycling is not only his passion, but also a tool to combat mental lows.
Jair hoogland
The Dutch finisher of the Transcontinental Race 2022 is addicted to long races that take him to new countries as he loves the adventure involved. He seeks extreme challenges as they make him feel very happy.
Niko weiß
Spontaneous Alpine crossings, without sleep break, are common for him. Mr. Gargelfing's favorite route leads from Munich to Italy. He tells us why he always starts again and what excites him so much about it.
Daniel Gottschalk
The Northcape4000 winner loves to gain new experiences while bikepacking. How he trains to get by with little sleep, achieves top performance with minimal planning, and which countries he intends to cross this year.
CÉSAR MERÁS
César Merás, an ultracyclist from Málaga/Spain, is known in the bikepacking and ultra scene for his endurance and versatility. In 2023, he mastered the challenging Badlands race, followed by further strong placings in international events in 2024.
Marius Karteusch
After a motorcycle accident, he only started cycling in 2020 and two years later, finished an incredible 2nd place at the world famous Unbound XL in the USA. For this year, he has set even bigger goals...
