About
The story behind the sketches.
The Mission
Transform from sedentary to ultra gravel finisher in 12 months. Lose 20kg. Build endurance. Document everything.
Not as a polished success story, but as a raw, imperfect sketch of what it actually takes to change your life.
Why "Sketches"?
Every masterpiece begins with a sketch. Rough lines. Uncertain direction. Corrections and false starts.
Life isn't a finished painting. It's a work in progress. The sketch marks aren't mistakes—they're evidence of movement.
This project embraces that philosophy:
- Imperfection over perfection — Life is a sketch, not a masterpiece
- Pain as progress — Suffering is part of the story
- Raw over polished — Real moments, real struggles
- Starting over waiting — You don't need to be ready to begin
The Target
Aurora Gravel Portugal — October 2026
A 5-day gravel adventure through the Algarve. Mountains of Monchique. Cliffs of the Atlantic. Prologue plus four stages, including a queen stage.
From sedentary to there? It sounds insane. But sketches become paintings. Lines become stories. Beginnings become finishes.
Why Anonymous?
Because the journey matters more than the face.
Because anyone watching should see themselves in these struggles, not a specific person to compare themselves to.
Because the transformation is about the work, not the personality.
The Taglines
"Sketches before masterpieces."
— The main philosophy. Start before you're ready.
"Unfinished. Unbroken."
— For the painful moments. Still going despite the struggle.
"Every line counts."
— For celebrating progress. Each pedal stroke matters.