In the ongoing photographic project Femmes à vélo ("Women on Bikes"), composed of over forty images captured in Paris between 2023 and 2024, my aim is to document the urban revolution surrounding cycling in the French capital. These photographs capture candid moments of women on bicycles, reflecting the vibrant rhythm of Parisian life in the true spirit of street photography. As a passionate cyclist, resident, and lover of the city, I am deeply pleased to present a project that celebrates the natural integration of cycling within my beloved Paris.
The natural and spontaneous shots in this series reflect the genuine joy of encountering fellow cyclists as they navigate the streets of Paris, a place that, for me, represents both home and a constant source of inspiration. Among the women featured in these photographs are icons like Apollonia Poilâne, a global symbol of women’s cycling, along with young rising stars of the French cycling scene, such as Aurum ambassador Angèle Paty and the multi-talented Laurianne Melierre.
In collaboration with Eva Cordioli, the project leader, whose insightful interviews enrich the visual narrative, this project has garnered the support of the Ville de Paris. First unveiled in February 2024 with an exhibition at the Town Hall of the 7th Arrondissement in Paris, Femmes à vélo immediately sparked great interest and unanimous admiration. Following this debut, the project was screened at the prestigious Grand Rex, an iconic venue in the French capital, where the audience experienced the portraits and stories of these women cyclists on the big screen. Subsequent exhibitions were held in Nice, and recently Femmes à vélo was selected to inaugurate the new Parisian cycle route from Daumesnil to Bastille with a unique open-air exhibition stretching across several kilometers.
This initiative aims to continue inspiring and promoting women’s cycling across France, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in the world of cycling.
