20/05/2026
Women of the Month:
Meet Jana Palocna, bikepacking adventurer turned ultracurious ultraracer.
Since 2014, has explored the world by bike, from South and North America to Morocco, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Greece, and the Alps.
What started with a second-hand bike and a two-day bikepacking trip became a life of adventure, curiosity, and pushing limits.
In recent years she stepped into ultracycling, taking on races like Race Across Belgium, Three Peaks Bike Race, and Atlas Mountain Race, this year she was also set to line up for Transpyrenees, but due to medical reasons her participation has been postponed.
For Jana, cycling means freedom, exploring the unknown, learning through the highs and lows, and discovering what she’s truly capable of.
Her message to other women:
“You are stronger than you think. Don’t wait until you’re ready.”