Two Steps Forward, One Step Back explores what it means to keep moving when life throws obstacles in the way. Set against the backdrop of ultra-endurance cycling, where Cynthia races the Transcontinental across Europe. It’s a sport defined by long roads, sleepless nights, and unpredictable challenges. The film shows how every setback is also a chance to keep pushing ahead. More than a racing story, it’s a reminder that progress, in sport and in life, is rarely a straight line.
About Cynthia
Cynthia Carson is an Ultra Endurance Cyclist from Virginia living in Girona, Spain. She started racing on the road in College but has since found her true love of off-road riding. After years of short criterium and road racing, Cynthia picked up a gravel bike and dove in head first to Gravel racing.
In 2021, Cynthia started her journey into the world of Ultra Cycling. She was hooked and found herself racing all over the world. Cynthia has landed on the top step at some of the biggest ultras in the world including Unbound XL, Badlands, Across Andes, Atlas Mountain Race, GranGuanche Gravel, Transcordilleras, and Memory Bike Adventure.
Outside of racing Cynthia organizes a gravel race called Gravista, runs a YouTube Channel focused on ultracycling, and owns a videography business.
A forever snacker - Cynthia has a competitive spirit and loves adventure. She plans to take Ultra Cycling as far as she can and travel the world while doing just that.
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