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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