My Journey

Starting as a mechanical engineer, I dove into triathlon training with a hands-on, DIY spirit fueled by curiosity and grit.

Every day brings new lessons and small victories.

Work

Mechanical Engineer

Trimek

2015 - Present

Designing solutions by day, training by night, blending passion with profession.

Triathlon Training

Self-Coached

2019 - Present

Building endurance and skills, one DIY tweak at a time.

Bakti adjusting his bike gear outdoors, surrounded by training equipment and a scenic trail.

Bakti adjusting his bike gear outdoors, surrounded by training equipment and a scenic trail.

Projects

Bakti's hands-on triathlon journey unfolds here.

Bakti tuning his bike in a cozy garage filled with tools and spare parts.

Bakti tuning his bike in a cozy garage filled with tools and spare parts.

Bike Build

Crafting a custom triathlon bike from scratch.

Bakti swimming in an early morning lake, sunlight sparkling on the water.

Bakti swimming in an early morning lake, sunlight sparkling on the water.

Swim Training

Improving stroke technique and endurance daily.

Bakti running along a forest trail, focused and determined.

Bakti running along a forest trail, focused and determined.

A detailed notebook showing Bakti’s training schedule and mechanical notes.

A detailed notebook showing Bakti’s training schedule and mechanical notes.

Run Prep

Building stamina with hill and speed workouts.

Gear Hacks

DIY fixes to optimize triathlon equipment.

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Journey

Bakti adjusting his bike gears before a morning training ride on a quiet road.

Bakti adjusting his bike gears before a morning training ride on a quiet road.

Close-up of Bakti’s hands tightening bolts on his custom triathlon bike.

Close-up of Bakti’s hands tightening bolts on his custom triathlon bike.

Bakti running along a scenic trail with determination in his eyes.

Bakti running along a scenic trail with determination in his eyes.

A snapshot of Bakti swimming laps in a clear blue pool, focused and steady.

A snapshot of Bakti swimming laps in a clear blue pool, focused and steady.

Bakti reviewing his training notes and mechanical sketches at his workbench.

Bakti reviewing his training notes and mechanical sketches at his workbench.

Sunset silhouette of Bakti cycling uphill, embodying the spirit of perseverance.

Sunset silhouette of Bakti cycling uphill, embodying the spirit of perseverance.

Snapshots from Bakti’s evolving triathlon adventure