Two lives, one odyssey
There are dreams that seem crazy. Then there are those that one day take shape and become reality.
For Romain and Alexandre, the desire to explore the world by bike was born from a combination of curiosity and a sense of vitality. What started out as a slightly crazy idea has turned into a three-year odyssey, immersed in roads, landscapes, and encounters.
Their project, called Imaginer's World , is not just a sporting adventure. It's a quest for meaning: to feel, to observe, to bear witness. A way to give voice to the living, to share its beauty... and its fragility.
When the dream becomes a commitment
The adventure could have remained a simple story of personal achievement. But very quickly, the kilometers traveled gave way to a deeper conviction: this trip had to serve a purpose.
Today, and during the discovery of the Americas, the direction is clear: to tell and protect the “ Last Refuges ”, these natural sanctuaries that are the national parks of America.
“Our current focus is The Last Refuges: an expedition through the national parks of the Americas to recount the splendor of these sanctuaries and remind us of the urgency of protecting them.”
Roads, detours and encounters
In just over a year, they've already traveled from France to Vietnam, crossed the Alps, cycled in Turkey, and climbed Mount Fuji in Japan. A lifeline traced by pedaling, punctuated by unexpected detours.
Like this accident in Thailand, which left them stuck in place for a month. A hard ordeal to take… but which offered them another perspective: that of Khao Yai Park , where the songs of the gibbons resonate like a hymn to wild nature.
And sometimes, the road offers those suspended moments that are worth all the effort. Like this apparition on the Cassiar Highway in Canada: a mother grizzly bear, surrounded by her cubs, playing in her paws.
“A moment of rare intensity, where raw beauty asserts itself and reminds you why you are there.”
The daily life of the extraordinary
Their days repeat themselves, never the same. Up, down, forward, stopping. The landscapes dictate the rhythm, the encounters set the tone. And while the destination matters, it's often the journey that counts most.
Their secret? A simple but vital routine: eat well, listen to their body, stay on track.
A park to reach, an animal to observe, an encounter to provoke. So many horizons that keep them going, and make them move forward.
Leader, a shared elegance
In their saddlebags, a Chef de File jersey. Not just a technical garment: a sign of elegance, a way of living on the road.
“For us, Chef de File represents the elegance and spirit of cycling. Your creations embody a style, a way of seeing cycling as an art of living. Wearing your jerseys is affirming an identity: that of a demanding adventure that is beautiful down to the last detail.”
Through them, we share this conviction: adventure is experienced through effort, but also through elegance, down to the smallest detail.
