Yanto Barker Built Le Col… But It Nearly Broke Him

In this live episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Yanto Barker, founder of Le Col and former professional cyclist, for a raw and unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build something from nothing.

This is not a typical success story.

From growing up with adversity to becoming a professional cyclist, to building Le Col into a globally recognised cycling brand, Yanto shares the psychological drive behind his journey — and the personal cost that came with it.

They explore:

• The mindset behind relentless ambition and resilience

• Building Le Col while racing professionally

• The pressure, fear, and stress behind entrepreneurship

• The reality of scaling a cycling brand in a volatile market

• Letting go of people and control

• Why Yanto stepped away from Le Col in 2025

• His next chapter — building again with AI and innovation

This episode goes beyond cycling. It’s about identity, pressure, and the hidden side of success.

As Yanto explains:

“Fear becomes another fuel tank… but it comes at a cost.”

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