Beijing 2008. Julien Absalon, mountain bike © Pierre Lahalle/L'Équipe August 23, 2008. This is the 101st time that Julien Absalon has crossed the finish line of the mountain bike race as a winner, but until then it was a dream. Is it to make sure that he has really kept the title he won in Athens 2004 on the stones of Laoshan that he touches the road? From his village in the Vosges, Raon-les-Bois, the Frenchman has mastered all the bumps in the world to become one of the greatest mountain bike champions. An absolute reference. Single later print. Edition 1/1. Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 40 X 60 cm

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