The founders
Cycling Roses
We are Eleonore (27) and Victoire (26). We met seven years ago in engineering school, and quickly built a friendship around a shared love of challenges and the drive to always go beyond our limits.
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Inspired by the resilience and strength of our mothers in the face of hardship, we chose to turn that energy into action. Together, we are a united team: moving forward side by side, pushing our limits, and showing that solidarity is a true strength.
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Our shared adventures – cycling around Iceland (2022), Paris-Brest-Paris (2023), and crossing Portugal (2024) – have prepared us to carry the mission of the Cycling Roses association.
Today, we channel this energy into a human and collective adventure: giving a voice to those whose journeys inspire resilience.
Eleonore Maillet
I first discovered adventure through long-distance hiking before falling in love with bike travel and endurance challenges. After my first solo trip from Lyon to the sea, I embarked on a four-month solo cycling journey across Europe, covering 6,000 km from Oslo to Istanbul. I am deeply committed to promoting women in adventure and sports, and by leading by example, I hope to inspire those who dream of taking on challenges but hesitate to take the first step.
I have had a passion for challenges and pushing my limits since childhood, competing in ski, golf, and tennis. Today, I channel that drive through bikepacking journeys and ultra-cycling races such as BikingMan and Audax brevets.
I have always been inspired by female athletes like Serena Williams and Lael Wilcox, and I strive to inspire other women and help them gain confidence in their own abilities. In 2024, I had the honor of being a torchbearer for the Olympic Games in Paris.
