2,745 miles. 200,000 feet of elevation gain. One border to cross— and an entire inner world to discover.
After more than two years of preparation, filming, and editing, I’m proud to share Beyond the Dots—a long-form documentary about my solo journey through one of the toughest cycling races in the world: the Tour Divide.
From Banff, Alberta, to the border of Mexico. Unsupported. Across mountain passes, storms, and doubts. But the real story wasn’t just about the challenge—it was about everything it revealed.
“I didn’t want to make just another film about the Tour Divide. I wanted to create something raw, honest, and deeply human.”
A ride that goes far beyond the finish line
At first, the film was titled Beyond the Dot, a nod to the GPS trackers that follow riders during the race. But over time, I realized this journey wasn’t just mine. It belonged to every dot I crossed paths with—every rider, every spontaneous friendship, every act of kindness in the middle of a storm.
“Crossing the finish line wasn’t the end of the story. It was the beginning of a new mission: to tell it.”
Solitude, effort… and a quiet kind of light
Using immersive visuals—3D maps, weather overlays, live stats—I wanted to take viewers deep into the landscapes and quiet struggles of bikepacking. But more than that, I wanted to show the vulnerability, the beauty, the grit.
This isn’t a story of conquest. It’s a story of presence. Of letting go, and pushing forward. Of finding meaning in the simplest act of turning the pedals.
25 years and two wheels
Beyond the Dots is also the culmination of a lifelong relationship with the bike. I started as one of the early pioneers of bike trials in Québec. My first film, METHOD, reached international audiences.
Today, as a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and father, I want to give back to the cycling world that has shaped me.
“Cycling gave me everything. Now I hope to inspire others to go outside, to push their limits, and to dream big.”
The film and the moment
My hope is that it inspires not only future racers—but anyone standing at the edge of a new chapter.
“This isn’t just a film for cyclists.
It’s for anyone seeking purpose, courage, or a new beginning.”
Rooted in who I am
I proudly wore Canadian red during the entire ride, along with the Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie emblem. And I spent countless hours crafting a fully bilingual experience, with subtitles and narration true to my Québecois voice—accent and all.
This project is the most personal I’ve ever shared.
Thank you for being part of the ride.
