Rick Steffen is a mountain bike ultra athlete with a strong competitive background. He transitioned from classic cycling to competitive sports at an early age and over the years developed a clear passion for long distances and challenging formats. His introduction to bikepacking and ultra racing stemmed from a joint tour with a colleague and quickly became an integral part of his athletic journey.

Rick's training was primarily shaped by races where preparation, equipment, and mental fortitude determine success. Victories at Badlands and the Bohemian Border Bash are among his most important sporting achievements and underscore his structured and performance-oriented approach to ultra-cycling.

Rick understands ultra-racing as an interplay between competition and control. His preparation is deliberately perfectionistic, with a clear focus on a lightweight and functional setup. For him, the enjoyment of big challenges begins where planning, equipment, and his own skills mesh together and function reliably even under pressure.

Cyclite fits perfectly into Rick's understanding. For him, a minimalist, lightweight, and well-designed bag system is not an add-on, but a central component of a functioning setup for long and demanding races.

Mindset: "With good preparation, tackling big challenges is the most fun."