I am Simon Pellaud, a Swiss professional cyclist from Martigny, right at the foot of the Valais Alps.

After several seasons competing at the highest level of the World Tour peloton, I chose to transition to a modern, hybrid racing model. Today, I run my own Privateer program dedicated to global Gravel and endurance events, while continuing to race on the road with the continental team Li-Ning Star on the UCI Asia Tour.

My professional career began in 2013, chasing the traditional cycling dream. I spent years racing on four different continents, conquering forgotten roads in Asia, dusty tracks in Latin America, and the most prestigious passes in Europe. Racing four Grand Tours taught me true resilience. From the World Tour to securing UCI victories across the globe, cycling has always been more than a sport to me. It is a true global odyssey.

I have always been an attacking rider and a free spirit in the peloton. Whether I am lining up for a road race or a massive gravel event, I like to race aggressively and rely on long range attacks. I carry a certain nostalgia for a more human approach to cycling, where the journey is just as important as the race itself.

My motto "I Ride the Line" perfectly translates my desire to discover the world through cycling. I approach my sport with a constant focus on performance, simplicity, and adventure. My goal is to fight for the top spots on the international gravel scene, but always with the intention of sharing a passion that goes far beyond pure competition.