This dynamic painting captures a group of cyclists racing through a sun-dappled forest path. The composition is dominated by three riders in the foreground - two wearing red jerseys and one in white - as they lean forward on their racing bikes, suggesting intense speed and competition. Behind them, more cyclists fade into the distance. The artist uses bold, energetic brushstrokes and a vibrant palette of blues, whites, and yellows to create dramatic shafts of sunlight filtering through the trees. The perspective draws the viewer directly into the action, with the road seeming to rush forward beneath the cyclists' wheels. The dappled light and shadows create a sense of movement and urgency that perfectly embodies the painting's title, while the loose, impressionistic style emphasizes the speed and energy of the race.