The people in this picture are 2 athletes competing in the tour de france. They are approaching the final leg of the race, and are racing for their position. These 2 are battling for first and second place respectively. The 2 men are feeling no pain at the moment, despite the fact that they have been racing for a long duration. They are also completely absorbed in the race and cannot view the crowd. They are seeing the world through "tunnel vision" and are only concentrated on the race.  The rider who is behind will make a sprin for the finish and will take his place in the winners circle. 
