5 Hard Lessons About Being a Cycling Creator

Transitioning from a cyclist who watches content to a cyclist who creates content has been one of the most rewarding and exhausting climbs, Paul, the Founder of BiKoPia™ has ever taken. Over the last year, Paul has learned that building a following is less about having the fanciest camera gear and more about developing the mental grit to keep showing up when the uphill grind feels never-ending. This year has shifted his perspective on what it actually takes to build a community, from battling the initial awkwardness of filming in public to realizing that content creation is often a solo ride. Whether you are an aspiring creator looking to avoid Paul's early mistakes or a fellow rider curious about the process behind the lens, these five lessons represent the raw and unedited truth of Paul's first year in the creator saddle.