From Screen Addiction to BMX Champion: Joris Bretagnolles

A member of the French BMX team, winner of the 2022 French Cup, and ranked in the world’s top 10, Joris Bretagnolles has been racking up awards thanks to his dedication since 2009 to his discipline, Flatland BMX—a sport that resembles a dance performed as a duo between a rider and his bike. Yet his future wasn’t always set in stone: at age 21, he was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity (ADD) and found himself hooked on video games. The 20 hours a week he devoted to training on his bike—alongside his job as a train conductor—were gradually replaced by time spent in front of a screen. For five years, this addiction severely disrupted his athletic career, until a wake-up call from his friend Alexandre Jumelin—a four-time world champion in the sport—made him realize he was squandering all his talent and potential. Today, at age 35, the athlete has decided to share his story with the public to raise awareness about screen time, sleep, and nutrition. The combination of sharing his story and live demonstrations helps spark a conversation about a social issue that is a major concern today. Free admission The bar opens 1.5 hours before the show begins and offers gourmet snacks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We offer a variety of options—savory and sweet—for both big and small appetites, tailored to suit your preferences.