Hi, I’m Richard – a passionate cyclist and occasional paraglider.

 

While looking for a new cycling challenge, I noticed that most races are structured very similarly. Usually, you ride a set route and try to achieve a certain time or simply complete the course. For me, however, a particularly important part of cycling is being able to create your own route and freely decide where you want to go.

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So how do you combine the idea of freedom in route planning with a racing mode?

From paragliding, I was already familiar with so-called bordair races. These is a well-known race format in which participants set off by paraglider and on foot to get as far away from the starting point as possible within a set time and then return to it.

 

The uncertainty of these races has always fascinated me: How far will I make it? Will I be able to repeat the same route on the way back? Should I play it safe and turn back early? Will the weather change and make it more difficult for me? Will my equipment hold up?

These are all questions that you have to ask yourself in a race like this – and which, in my opinion, can also be applied very well to a cycling race.

 

This is how the idea for the first Point of Return was born, and I immediately tried it out with friends. The challenge of finding the right time to turn around and cross the finish line within the time limit was incredibly fun – and I can't wait to share this fun with as many of you as possible.