Pauline Gaidet represents an impressive new beginning in ultra-cycling. After a serious mountain accident in 2022, she spent nearly two years in intensive rehabilitation, initially with the goal of returning to competitive trail running. Cycling first became part of that process on the home trainer and gradually developed into a completely new sporting direction.

Her transition into ultra-cycling followed in 2024. It quickly became clear how much potential this new path held. With 2nd place among women at the Tour du Mont Blanc over 300 kilometres and 8,500 metres of elevation gain, Pauline made an early statement. In 2025, she committed to a full season on the bike and immediately built on that momentum. Her key results include the overall win at Race Across Spain 300, 1st woman at Race Across France 500, and 2nd woman at Race Across Switzerland 1000. In 2026, she is focusing on Race Across France 2500 and has already added another major result with 1st woman at Race Across Portugal 1000.

That journey also defines her approach to sport. Pauline thinks in long-term projects, works with patience and consistency, and sees resilience not just as a personal strength, but as the foundation of her entire athletic mindset. Performance and self-improvement are clearly at the centre of her approach.

Cyclite fits Pauline because the products combine exactly what she values both as an athlete and from her perspective as a product manager. Clean, efficient, and aerodynamic solutions with a design where aesthetics and functionality come together naturally. Especially over long distances, it matters to her that every detail is well considered and that the entire setup works in a smooth and coherent flow.

Mindset: “Resilience and patience guide me. I want to keep improving and also help bring a stronger female voice to ultra-cycling.”