In 2013, I first got on a bike, diving headfirst into the world of riding. But soon after, Tourette's syndrome forced me to hit the brakes and take a hiatus. Those three years weren't easy, but they molded me. They stoked a fierce determination in my soul, a relentless urge to return to the saddle and push myself beyond the limits, defying the doubts and fears that might hold any rider back.