The relationship between a racing cyclist and his bicycle is complex. These riders push their bodies to extremes, ascending mountain passes in the baking sun and descending in the lashing rain. To them, the bicycle is not only a tool for winning races and earning a living, but also a vehicle to euphoria. It allows them to stand atop podiums with a bouquet of flowers, but can also leave them cut and bloodied on the side of the road. In The Cyclist and His Shadow, Olivier Haralambon examines the emotional undulations of the racer’s life, his addiction to the effort and the pursuit of victory.