Finding Balance: A Cyclist’s Journey From Burnout to Freedom

Daniil moved from Lithuania to chase his dream of becoming a chef in London.

While pursuing Michelin stars in fine dining, he rediscovered cycling and soon began burning the candle at both ends: 80-hour work weeks, with nearly every spare moment spent on the bike. Eventually, it became too much.

This film is about what came after — and how he found balance again on two wheels.

Rider: Daniil Sadomskij
Bike: Domane AL5
Motion picture: Joe Norledge
Photography & Direction: Colin Bibby
Location: Wales, Bristol, UK

0:00 – Introduction

0:36 – Meeting Daniil

1:39 – Moving to London & Rediscovering Cycling

2:25 – The Obsession Begins

3:18 – Reaching Breaking Point

3:54 – Stepping Away from Cycling

4:13 – A New Inspiration

5:18 – Caught in the Chase Again

5:46 – The Mindset Shift

6:24 – What Cycling Means Now