For most people, mountain biking means riding through the woods. For Lukas Knopf, it became a way of life. In this episode, Lukas talks about his journey from self-built dirt jumps in a small village in Saxony to international Slopestyle contests and a career as a professional mountain biker, YouTuber and entrepreneur. He shares how discipline, persistence and the support of his family and sponsors helped him progress, how YouTube and social media shaped his career, and what it feels like to compete on the biggest stages of mountain biking. Lukas also speaks openly about contest pressure, injuries, setbacks and the decision to step away from the World Tour in search of more freedom, creativity and time on the bike. It is a conversation about ambition, risk, progression and the courage to choose your own line.

Please note: This podcast episode is available in German only.