Alexane is a French singer, songwriter and cyclist from Lyon. Raised in an active household by a gym coach and ski instructor mother, she grew up moving between sports and music – never fully choosing one over the other. Now based in Annecy, she's built a creative practice that refuses to separate the two. Her mobile concert concept — performing on a bike, moving through the city with her audience — is as much a cycling project as a musical one. We spoke with her about creativity on the road, the noise in her head, and what clip-in shoes taught her about trust.

Music came very early — I discovered it in the school choir when I was five. I remember instantly falling in love with singing. Even as a child, I felt something different when I sang, like I was more emotionally involved, more committed than the others. It became a space where I could fully express myself.

Sport was always there too. My mum is a gym coach and ski instructor, so I grew up in a very active environment. When we moved to the countryside, I started biking in the garden, building small hills and spending hours riding outside.

It wasn't linear. I stopped everything in high school — sport, music, all of it. Then during business school I started cycling again as a way to commute, and began running on my own. I remember running more seriously when I was living in New York in 2014. I did my first 20K there, alone, along the river, and called my mum at the end to tell her first, almost crying with joy.

Music came back slowly. After graduating I did an acting school and decided to give it a real chance. Living in Paris, sport became a way to escape. I got into climbing, cycling and running, met people, built connections. When I released my EP, I wanted a launch event that truly reflected who I am. I organised a run followed by an acoustic concert in a cycling café. That moment marked the beginning of merging my two worlds.

For me, music and sport are deeply connected. Music gives me energy when I run or ride, especially during difficult moments. It pushes me forward.

At the same time, movement clears my mind. Running or cycling often helps me unlock ideas. I regularly stop mid-run or mid-ride to record a melody or write something on my phone. It’s a very instinctive process.

Sport calms me. It gives me structure, goals, and a sense of direction. It also brings emotions and connection with others.

So yes, it definitely helps me organise my thoughts and feel more confident to move forward.

I lived in Paris for ten years, and I loved riding in the city. There’s something unique about navigating through that energy.

When I wanted more nature, I would ride around Lyon, where I’m from, especially in the Monts d’Or and Beaujolais. The landscapes there are beautiful and more peaceful.

I’ve recently moved to Annecy, and I’m looking forward to exploring the mountains. A perfect day for me would combine a long ride or run in nature, and end with a matcha and cake with friends.

Often. When that happens, I stop immediately and record them on my phone. If I don’t, I’m afraid they disappear just as quickly as they came.

Creating a concept of mobile concerts on a bike. It came very naturally from my desire to merge music and movement. I started experimenting with it without really overthinking, just following an intuition. Riding through the streets with a speaker, singing from the back of a cargo bike while people run and cycle alongside.

Very quickly, I realised how powerful it was. People were not just watching, they were part of it. The city becomes the stage, and everything feels more immediate. I wanted to bring music outside of traditional venues and create something more accessible, more alive. Moving together and performing at the same time completely changes the dynamic. It breaks the distance between the artist and the audience.

The goal is simple: to get people outside, to make them feel good, no matter their level. It's simple, but it resonates with people. It creates a different kind of connection, more spontaneous and more alive.

There’s a strong sense of connection because people share the same passion. The cycling community is generally open, grounded, and close to nature.

You can meet someone one day and go riding together the next. There’s an immediate bond.

I think more people should understand that it’s not just about performance. It’s also about helping each other, sharing moments, and building real connections.

I don’t have one fixed route. I’m more attached to the feeling of certain rides than to a specific place. But last year, I had the chance to ride part of the ViaRhôna while working for the region, and I really enjoyed it. The landscapes are very diverse, and there’s something special about following the river and discovering places along the way.

I want to show that you don’t have to fit into one box. You can create, move, explore, and build your own path without following a predefined model.

And also that things don’t have to be perfect. It’s okay to move forward in a softer, more intuitive way. It’s something I’m still learning myself, but I try to share that process honestly.



Photography by: Charlotte Lindet