The author himself wonders: What kind of person does it take to cycle 5000 kilometers across a continent in eight to twelve days? How does an athlete cope with harsh defeats, and is failure necessarily a negative experience? Between 2010 and 2013, David Misch participated in some of the toughest ultracycling competitions while balancing his studies and later job, gaining numerous experiences along the way. He experienced some of the most beautiful, but also the most challenging moments of his life, and now, with a bit of distance, he shares his story. Misch aims to show that even an average person can achieve the unimaginable if they are driven by their own motivation and the right reasons. He shares his experiences in a blend of storytelling and diary entries.