Former elite cyclist Steven Le Hyaric is taking on a monumental challenge: cycling approximately 13,000 to 15,000 kilometers from Paris to the Himalayas, culminating in an ascent of Manaslu—without oxygen or assistance. The journey entails over 100,000 meters of elevation gain and 17 to 18 hours of daily cycling. Le Hyaric views cycling as a means of personal expression and adventure, having undertaken numerous extreme challenges before. He embraces pain as a choice in his athletic pursuits, humorously admitting that the effort of cycling is easier for him than enduring a leg waxing.