Jurgita’s Road to the World Championships
From an ESG Project Manager to a national cycling champion, Jurgita Lunyte brings new meaning to high performance. Based at the Husky campus in Luxembourg, Jurgita has been with the team for just over a year, balancing her work in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting with the demands of endurance sport. The same determination and discipline she brings to her role have also helped her excel on two wheels.
Sport has always been part of Jurgita's life, but cycling became more than just a fun hobby right after her first training camp. With an obvious natural gift, she was encouraged by friends to get a racing license and enter the national championship "for fun." She decided to give the sport a more serious try. What began as a friendly challenge soon evolved into a competitive passion, leading her to capture three national titles and earn her place at the top of the podium.
“When I moved to Luxembourg, my passion grew even stronger because it’s such a fantastic place for cycling, with its beautiful routes and cycling-friendly culture.”
In May, Jurgita competed in the SCHLECK Gran Fondo 2026 in Luxembourg, part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. She finished fourth in her age group and qualified for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Niseko, Japan, where she will represent Lithuania.
Reflecting on her success, Jurgita tries not to put too much importance on the race itself, seeing it instead as the result of a journey built around something she enjoys doing. Still, she knows that qualifying means a lot. It brought back a childhood dream she had almost forgotten and gives her the chance to compete alongside cyclists from around the world for the first time.
“Having the opportunity to represent my country is both an honour and a responsibility.”
Finding Strength in the Time Trial
Jurgita’s favourite discipline is the individual time trial, often called “the race of truth.” Unlike a road race, where cyclists can ride in a group, the time trial leaves little room for error or to hide. It is one rider, one bike, one course and one clock.
“It’s a competition against yourself, a chance to see whether you’ve become stronger and faster.”
That directness is what makes the discipline so demanding, especially when the pace becomes difficult to hold.
“It also tests your mental strength, because holding around 40 km/h for 20 minutes hurts, and your mind keeps telling you to slow down or give up. But you just keep going until you cross the finish line.”
That mindset carries into the way she approaches training and work. During demanding periods, especially when work gets busy, training sometimes must be adjusted. A session may be skipped and a plan may change, but for Jurgita, consistency is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about staying with it over the long term, even when conditions are not ideal.
“You have to show up every day, even if it’s just a little and not at your best, especially during setbacks.”
Purpose in Motion
At Husky, Jurgita works in sustainability. Outside of work, cycling is one of the ways she lives that commitment personally. Both ask for long-term thinking, repeated choices and the patience to keep moving even when results are not immediate.
“I am very lucky and grateful that I can immerse myself in my passions, cycling and sustainability, both in the office and out of the office.”
For her, cycling and sustainability are not two separate passions. They both point in the same direction – a personal North Star.
“The connection between cycling and sustainability is quite simple: (re)cycling is about moving life forward.”
Cycling has also shaped how she thinks about performance. For Jurgita, preparation is what makes the difference: doing the work before the moment arrives, building routines so you do not have to start again from zero and keeping a purpose close enough that discipline does not always feel forced.
“Doing your homework and putting in all the preparation is what matters if you want to perform well. Having a purpose is a strong driver.”
Reflecting on competing in the World Championships in Japan
The World Championships took place in Japan in September 2026 and the reality of competing in this level of global event has now sunk in.
There were many things Jurgita had to do to prepare before the race, but the competition is only part of what makes her accomplishment special. Japan was a cultural experience, a personal milestone and a chance to grow. Jurgita is reflecting on the race, but also about the people behind the journey: the friends who encouraged her to compete, the team that supports her at work, and the people who were cheering for her when she joined the starting line in Niseko, Japan.
“That is very inspiring, just creating and doing beautiful things while supporting each other. Maybe that is what it is really all about, not only the championships themselves.”
While the World Championships have come and gone, it still feels surreal to have competed there. Jurgita finished 7th in her age category which is a remarkable achievement.
“That was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I’m truly grateful for it.”
Jurgita’s cycling journey is about the joy of doing something she loves that closely aligns with her sustainability work, the discipline to keep showing up and the people who make the experience bigger than the race itself. That deserves a Husky gold medal!
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