KØRIACE is much more than a simple sports project: it is a human, environmental and artistic quest.
By cycling 6,000 km, from Aix-en-Provence to the North Cape (Norway), Thibaut MARTINEZ LE VAILLANT exceeds his limits to explore a double challenge: highlighting the impact of our environment on health and transmitting a universal message on resilience.
This journey, documented in a powerful film, combines raw effort and reflection on the challenges of a sustainable future.
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THE STØRY
“Thirteen years ago, Anthony and I set ourselves a crazy challenge: to cycle 6,000 km from Aix-en-Provence to the North Cape in Norway. Our initial goal was to cycle in three months. As a result, it only took us 46 days.
On our return flight, we promised ourselves that we would do it again when we were 40. But this time, in half the time. Anthony and I have this tendency to believe that if we want to do something, we can do it.
Anthony is the man who welcomed my grandfather—André Le Vaillant, who has Parkinson’s—into his retirement home. My grandfather was diagnosed at 42. Forty-two. That’s young. Forty-two is early in life. Forty-two years old, that’s how old I am today.
I realized that from one day to the next, my life could change.
So today, these decisions are necessary:
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Complete this challenge by bike in just 23 days, to keep my promise.
- Finish my documentary started in 2012.
The disease paralyzes you. Cycling is the opposite: if you stop moving forward, you fall.”
Thibaut MARTINEZ LE VAILLANT
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ØBJECTIVES
- Sporting and human challenge: Pedal 250 km/day with +80,000 m of elevation gain, while documenting the effort.
- Scientific research: Study environmental risk factors on health and contribute to research projects.
- Documentary creation: Produce an ambitious and poetic film that links physical effort, resilience and and preservation of the environment.
- Community and visibility: raise awareness among a wide audience via social networks and traditional media.
VALUES
- RESPONSIBILITY: Becoming aware of the impact of our environment on health and acting for a more sustainable future.
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RESILIENCE: Knowing how to adapt and finding the strength to move forward to overcome tomorrow's challenges.
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PERSEVERANCE: Continuing to move forward without ever losing sight of the goal.
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TRANSMISSION: Sharing, inspiring and sensitivity to collective awareness.
- EXPLORATION: Pushing back boundaries, whether geographical, human or scientific.
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SUPPØRT
Your support can take several forms:
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: Contribution to the overall budget (preparation, filming, editing, communication).
CONTRIBUTION IN KIND: Provision of sports equipment, logistics, and expedition equipment.
CØNTRIBUTIØNS
- Media presence: Dedicated videos, social networks (stories, reels, live), documentary film, press kit. Participation in events and exclusive presentations of the adventure.
- Physical visibility: Placement of your logo on the bike, outfit, and equipment used.
- Eligible for tax credit: The association under the 1901 law allows you to benefit from a tax credit of 66% for individuals and 60% for professionals.
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MEDIA PARTNER
PERTUSATOFILMS
A professional production at the service of sponsors
The media coverage and the documentary are co-produced with the production company PERTUSATOFILMS, with over 20 years of expertise in innovative audiovisual creation.
This partnership guarantees quality production, optimal distribution and increased visibility to a wide audience.
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THEY SUPPØRT THE PRØJECT
Supported by France Parkinson and Norges Parkinsonforbund, two leading associations in the fight against the disease, as well as the European Culture Fund: CULTURE MOVES EUROPE - GOETHE INSTITUT
CØNTACT
Take part to the adventure...
contact.koriace@gmail.com
Thibaut MARTINEZ LE VAILLANT
Association PACA TO KAPP - Loi 1901
Siret : 53937062700017
Instagram : #KØRIACE