The Spirit of Gravel

As human activities are defacing this planet, Alexis Cartier is looking for ways to race his bike more responsibly. In 2025, he linked 9 of the biggest races in North America by bike instead of flying or driving. This film explains the motivations behind his 15 000km bikepacking trip across the continent.

As human activities are defacing this planet, Alexis Cartier is looking for ways to race his bike more responsibly. In 2025, he linked 9 of the biggest races in North America by bike instead of flying or driving. This film explains the motivations behind his 15 000km bikepacking trip across the continent.

Directed by Phil Rouleau