The Poet and The Cyclist. Nothing to Hide, #57

A year ago, Mark and Antonio were strangers bound by chance and coincidence-one a quiet poet afraid of being seen, the other a former competitive cyclist haunted by past injuries. From a flat tire in the city to shared early-morning rides and stolen moments by the river, their worlds collide in ways neither expects. Through laughter, arguments, and silent understanding, they discover that intimacy is not about saving each other, nor about erasing past pain-it's about presence, trust, and the courage to remain open despite fear.
As Mark navigates the anxieties of publishing his first poetry collection and Antonio confronts the physical and emotional scars of his former life, both learn that love is less about completion and more about permission: permission to grow, to falter, and to remain together in quiet companionship. Set against the backdrop of city streets and winding coastal roads, The Poet and The Cyclist is a tender, emotionally rich gay romance about resilience, mutual healing, and the beauty of choosing someone every single day.