What happens when you ignore everything ultra cycling tells you to do… and win anyway?

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Florian Moreau, ultra cyclist, adventurer, and winner of Desertus Bikus, a 1,300km self-supported race across Spain.

Florian showed up to one of the year's toughest ultra races… on a TT bike.

No comfort setup. No “safe” choice. Just a completely different approach in a sport that usually rewards survival over speed.

We talk about the decision behind it, the risks, the trade-offs, and how it actually played out over long days through mountains, desert roads, and total isolation.

This conversation also dives into his next big project: Arctic to Tropic

Because this episode isn’t just about a result. It’s about questioning the way things are done… and what’s possible when you don’t follow the script.

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