German pro mountain biker Manny Fumic is one of the most recognizable men in mountain biking, partially because he’s been doing it for so long. With 15 years as a pro racer, his longevity in a sport that beats up your body and bikes on a regular basis is pretty impressive. The Cannondale rider was featured on the cover of Bicycling South Africa recently and his behind-the-scenes interview about his ride motivation and his plans for 2016 (Cape Epic, for starters) helps to remind us why we love to ride.

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What keeps him riding? It’s the fun of it, pure and simple. “That’s the most important thing. Everything else comes in time,” Fumic adds. “I’ve been living the dream for 15 years."

He admits that there are some days he wakes up and (gasp!) doesn’t want to ride his bike. But then, he grins and says, “Most of the time, I’m just happy. As soon as I jump on my bike, I escape and I’m having a really good time."

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