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"Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike

"Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike

Update: 2025-07-04

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In this live episode of the Nduranz Podcast from Eurobike 2025, Benji Naesen opens up about his journey from 130kg and anonymity to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in cycling media.

What started as a personal struggle to improve his health turned into a full-blown career — podcasting, creating content, and interviewing the very pros he used to watch from the sidelines.

Benji shares how he found the courage to show his face, document his progress, and inspire thousands along the way — all while still figuring it out himself.

📍 Recorded live at the Nduranz booth, Eurobike Frankfurt 2025.

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"Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike

"Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike

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