Happiestcycling

@happiestcycling

Nickname

Happiestcycling

Date of Birth

10 / 09 / 1993

Hometown

Sittard, the Netherlands

Leandra. Cycling lover. Prefers gravel over tarmac. Always chasing the sun. Loves creating cycling routes for a #gravelgasm on some #GeileStrecke. Goes the extra mile for a tan line. Chooses to ride long over riding hard. Will ride for snacks. That’s me, happiestcycling, in a nutshell.

Initially, I started cycling, because I was bored while doing my study, but I've never been bored since. I ride for the adventure: exploring new paths, discovering new places and meeting new people. My favourite days? Riding from dusk till dawn over the most beautiful stretches of gravel with friends.

What is your biggest goal this year?

After years of having great adventures on the bike, I realized last year that I had lost the fun in it. 2023 was a turbulent year with a lot of work stress. My mental state had seen better days. As a result, I no longer felt comfortable on the bike. My biggest fear at that moment was that I would lose the pleasure of cycling forever.

Fortunately, things gradually got better. I have now found a new job, I am feeling better mentally and I have regained that feeling of happiness on the bike. I see the latter as a precious gift. Fortunately, my nickname, happiestcycling, still suits me. But this year I didn't set any big goals for myself. No epic journeys or groundbreaking challenges for me.

My only goal is to do what I feel like doing and what I enjoy on the bike. That will be a lot of gravel. And a lot in Limburg. Lots of rides with friends. A bikepacking trip here and there (abroad) and an event when it suits. But above all: enjoy.

What is your favourite BBB Cycling product? And why?

As a post-work evening rider, I'm a big fan of the StrikeDuo 1200 and 2000 and the Signal Brake lights! With these I know I can't be overlooked by traffic while being able to see everything I need whenever I accidentally ride into a dark gravel path by myself again.

Moreover, I love BBB Cycling's bags. You'll never see me riding without the Compacked saddle bags on local loops. I also can't live without the Barrelpack (for all the snacks while riding) and the Middle Mate and Seat Sidekick when I'm off for a bikepacking trip. Over the years, these bags have seen quite some places and they never let me down.

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