Post-Race Reactions - Leo Bergere

I remember the first time I faced a technical course that demanded single-file racing. It felt like trying to dance in a brand-new pair of shoes— you have to adapt quickly to avoid stumbling. Triathlon is often about striking this balance between excitement and caution, especially when the pace is hot, and you’re pushing to break away from that chasing group.

That’s precisely what Leo experienced at the Alggera race: a fast and strategic game of chess on two wheels, with an early initiative to hit the front of the bike segment and create a gap. Working alongside Miguel, they seized the moment to break from the pack, undeterred by a crash that unfortunately sidelined Tyler Reed. If you’ve raced long enough, you know luck sometimes plays a part just as much as skill—something Lionel Sanders, aka Mr. No Limits, often talks about. But once you find your rhythm and keep your head in the game, you can distance yourself from trouble and focus on what really matters: momentum.

Keeping the Momentum on a Technical Course

Courses like Alggera remind me of the intricacies of managing a stock portfolio: keep your investments (or your wheels) stable, and don’t make sudden panic moves. The layout was technical and narrow, forcing a single-file approach that tested everyone’s mental and physical endurance. Leo embraced it—he even called it his “office” on the bike, savoring that unique racing challenge. Just like with wise financial planning or the concept of exponential growth, once you’ve got a good system, you trust it to carry you through.

Another Podium Finish and the Road to Peak Form

Despite a lingering battle with glute and back issues, Leo still secured a podium finish, a testament to his consistency. He isn’t rushing to hit his peak form because, as he himself notes, there’s a long race season ahead. Like investing for retirement, you can’t just dump everything in one big push; slow and steady capital (or fitness) accumulation gives you long-term gains.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned—whether nurturing my health or my finances—is that recovery and injury prevention hold as much weight as the high-intensity training. Leo’s approach mirrors that: protect your principal, so you can keep investing and competing without burnout. Longevity in the sport relies on calculated risks, mindful recuperation, and the willingness to stay patient.

The Upcoming “Peak” and Future Events

Leo’s next major life event, however, isn’t even race-related—he’s getting married next week. As he jokingly put it, this will be his “peak performance” before preparing for the French Grand Prix in Vichy and the T100 event in London. Much like surprising yourself with how love can blossom late or how a dormant savings account can grow exponentially, Leo proves that life’s biggest transitions don’t have deadlines. He is simply taking them in stride, one step at a time.

This story is another reminder that success in triathlon (and life) is like a diversified portfolio. It's about allocating your effort to the right places—staying focused in the present, planning for the future, and ensuring you’re healthy enough to seize the opportunity when the time comes. And once you do, you might just find yourself dancing effortlessly on that “dance floor,” no matter how technical the course may be.