David Lutzy

Endurance cyclist

Biography

David Lutzy is a Canadian endurance athlete competing in road cycling, gravel, and ultra-distance events. He has lived with progressive vision loss for over twenty years, a reality that has profoundly shaped his athletic journey without ever limiting his commitment to performance. In 2024, the progression of his condition made racing without visual assistance impossible, marking a significant transition in his sporting career. Two options became clear: stop… or reinvent what was possible. David chose reinvention.

Background

Before cycling, David excelled in disciplines where technical mastery, risk management, and precision were essential. A former member of the Canadian wingsuit team for four years, he has also practiced aviation, climbing, and high-altitude mountaineering. These experiences built a rigorous performance mindset based on preparation, mutual trust, and decision-making under pressure. On the bike, David adapted his environment and methods to continue performing at a high level. Since 2022, his return to competition has been marked by steady progression in road, gravel, and ultra-endurance events. Beginning in 2025, he partnered closely with cycling guide Yannick Banville, demonstrating that a structured and collaborative approach makes it possible to remain highly competitive despite significant visual constraints. David and his guide, Yannick Banville, race as a single team: same pace, same decisions, same effort. Yannick reads the terrain, while David matches the intensity.

Career Highliths

2025

– Gravelooza 150 – Canada – 5e place

– Race Across Series – Québec (350 km) – 4e place

– Unbound Gravel 200 – Kansas, United States – Top 10 (with guide)

– Gran Fondo de la Guadeloupe – 1e place (age group)

2024

– Défi des 21 (350 km / 6,000 m elevation gain) – Québec – 4e place

2023

– Canadian Road Championships – 12e place

– Quebec Provincial Road Championships – 9e place

Next Challenges

Since 2025, David has committed to this project full time, placing health, recovery, and injury prevention at the core of his performance. In 2026, David will represent Canada at the Gran Fondo World Championships in Japan. He will also continue his involvement in gravel and ultra-endurance projects across North America. His journey reflects a commitment to sustainable performance, intelligent adaptation, and collaboration, where limitations are not denied but fully integrated into the high-performance process.