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Living, Healing, and Racing: My Journey with Psoriatic Arthritis

ultra cycling and sporting and living with psoriatic arthritis

A Diagnosis That Changed Everything I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in 2005, and in many ways, that moment divided my life into a “before” and an “after.” The first two years were incredibly tough. Pain was constant and often overwhelming. I relied on three to four painkillers a day just to get through basic […]

Ultra Cycling with Psoriatic Arthritis: How I Train and Recover

ultra cycling with psoriatic arthritis

Living with Psoriatic Arthritis while training for ultra-distance cycling events is, in many ways, a constant balancing act. My weeks are structured, disciplined, and consistent—but never rigid. I cycle six days per week, both in winter and summer, and that consistency has become the backbone of my physical and mental resilience. During the colder months, […]

Cycling Through Life: The Road to Triumph Over Psoriatic Arthritis

How ultra cycling with psoriatic arthritis changed my life

Imagine the thrill of conquering the steep inclines of the Ballon d’Alsace in the French Vosges during a 10 K everesting, the relentless challenge of the bicinglé de Ventoux (6 times the Mont Ventoux in one ride) and the breathtaking beauty of the Tour du Mont Blanc cyclo (320+ km and 8000+ elevation gain). Now, […]

Ultra Cycling with Psoriatic Arthritis and the benefits of anti-inflammatory food

anti inflammatory food to fight psoriatic arthritis symptoms

The world of ultra cycling is a testament to the incredible endurance and determination of the human spirit. It’s a sport that pushes me to my limits, challenging me to pedal through hundreds of miles, often in a single stretch. But what happens when an ultra cyclist like me faces an additional hurdle, one that […]