The idea of shooting in Girona was an appealing one. The city has become a hub for international cycling since the 1990s, attracting an ever-increasing number of professionals who train there, and enthusiasts who take a break from the winter to rack up the kilometres in preparation for spring.

Community is a recurring theme when discussing the collaboration with those involved. It's central to Vallier's vision, and it's a direction that Castelli also embody. In the world of amateur cycling, there has always been a tendency to want to imitate the professionals—to ride the same machines, and wear the same clothes.