The Saddle of Transformation: The Sadish B Story

I didn’t start as an athlete.

In July 2021, I was a 126.5 kg office commuter. No structured plan, no big goals—just riding to work and back. If I’m being honest, even the idea of endurance cycling felt out of reach back then.

But something stuck. I kept riding.

Where It Really Began

In 2022, I decided to attempt brevets. That’s where reality hit.

• My first 600 km attempt? DNF.
• A 300 km ride right after? DNS.

Not a great start. No point sugarcoating it.

At that stage, it’s very easy to quit and say “this isn’t for me.” I thought about it too. But instead of stopping, I tried to understand what went wrong—fitness, pacing, nutrition, mindset… everything needed work.

Learning the Hard Way

2023 was about building from scratch.

I completed:

• 200 km – 12h 59m
• 300 km – 19h 30m
• 400 km – 26h 31m

Then I failed again at 600 km (Dhanuskodi). That one hurt.

But later that year, I came back stronger and completed:

• 600 km (Mysore to Pondy) – 38h 55m

That ride changed everything. It proved that I can do it—if I prepare properly.

From Random Effort to Consistency

2024 and 2025 were not about proving anything new. It was about repeating the process without breaking.

I focused on:

• Better pacing
• Consistent training
• Recovery between rides
• Understanding my limits

The result? Finishes became consistent. Timings improved slightly, but more importantly, they stabilized.

Multiple 600 km rides under 40 hours. No shortcuts—just repetition and discipline.

SR in a Month – The Real Test

February 2026 was different.

I attempted something I hadn’t done before—Super Randonneur series in one month. Four consecutive weekends.

• 200 km – 12h 18m
• 300 km – 18h 48m
• 400 km – 26h 02m
• 600 km – 38h 00m

No gaps. No reset.

This wasn’t just physical. The real challenge was recovery, sleep management, and showing up again when the body wasn’t fully ready.

What Actually Made the Difference

Let’s be clear—this wasn’t motivation.

Motivation comes and goes. What worked was:

• Showing up after failures
• Learning instead of repeating mistakes
• Riding with stronger people
• Being consistent even when progress felt slow

Also, no one does this alone.

The People Behind the Ride

Every long ride had people who made it easier—physically and mentally.
Fellow riders who shared the draft, late-night conversations, and simply being present on the road made a real difference.

Clubs and organizers played a big role too. Well-planned brevets, reliable support, and structured routes created the environment that allowed me to push my limits safely.

Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without my family. My wife, Revathi—her patience and support through long training hours and time away from home—kept everything together.

My sons, Pranovh and Praneet, eagerly tracking my progress on every BRM, gave me an extra reason to keep moving forward.

Where I Am Now

Today, I’m not just riding for myself.

I help others:

• Start their first brevet
• Avoid common mistakes
• Understand pacing and endurance
• Stay realistic about the journey

Because I know exactly how it feels to start from zero.

The Only Thing That Matters

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:

It doesn’t matter where you start.

I started at 126.5 kg. Now I’m in double digits (yeah, that still feels unreal 😄).

What matters is whether you keep going when things don’t work out.

Because they won’t—at least not in the beginning.

Performance Timeline

Final Thought

There’s no secret here.

No hack. No shortcut.

Just consistency over a long period of time.

If you’re starting out and thinking this is impossible—I thought the same.

I was wrong.