I didn't plan for cycling to become such a big part of my life, it just happened somewhere along the way. One ride led to another, longer routes replaced shorter ones, and suddenly the bike wasn't just a hobby anymore. It became my passion, my everyday life escape, my happy place.

I live in Zürich, but most of my free time is spent outside the city, chasing quiet roads, good gravel, or trails that make me enjoy my bikes and clears my head in a way nothing else really does.

I move between road, gravel, and mountain depending on my mood, but gravel is where I feel most at home. Gravel, and especially bikepacking, has shown me a completely different way to explore the world. My Seigla has taken me to places I would have never reached otherwise.

What drew me to Lauf early on was their mindset (and a very good sales pitch from Dominic 😉). Visiting their headquarters in Reykjavík was a pretty special experience, seeing the brand behind the bike I love from the inside. And of course getting to know the Team that stands behind.

I ride Lauf because it feels right. Simple as that.

For a long time, cycling was something I mostly did alone, and I still value that. But over time, more and more people started joining, and those casual rides slowly turned into a real community.

Today, leading group rides is one of the most rewarding parts of my cycling life. There's something special about rolling out together, watching people show up a little unsure and roll back a few hours later completely relaxed never gets old. Bikes have a very easy way of bringing people together, and I truly love that.

Another thing that grew over the past years is creating a space for women on the bike. Not because it sounds good, but because I've seen how powerful it is when someone realizes they are stronger than they thought. Many hesitate at first, doubting their strength or endurance, and then something shifts after a few rides. Seeing that confidence grow is incredibly rewarding.

At its best, cycling isn't just about performance. It's about connection — to people, to places, and to yourself.

I got into gravel racing in a pretty simple way, someone said, "What about a gravel race around a volcano?" That was all it took. It sounded too wild not to try, so I signed up without overthinking it.

The Rift in Iceland delivered. Big landscapes, unpredictable conditions, long stretches where it was just you and the effort. Hard, but deeply satisfying and it showed me more than once that I did not knew my true limits.

Somewhere during that race, I understood that I wanted more of these experiences. Not necessarily to chase podiums, but to keep stepping into situations that demand focus, resilience, and a bit of courage, like crossing ice cold rivers.

This season, I already signed up again for The Traka and planning several others across Europe.

I share parts of this life on Instagram and Strava, the big days, the quiet ones, the races, the training, the occasional struggle and the pure happiness. Nothing overly polished. Just an honest look at what it means to spend a lot of time on a bike. Between 1'500 followers on Instagram, 400+ on Strava, and a cycling community of 3'668 members on Veloton in Zürich, it's grown into something I never really planned.

My Lauf bikes naturally show up in those stories because they're what I ride and trust. When people ask about them, I'm always happy to talk, not as a script, just as a rider who genuinely believes in her equipment.