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Cycling alone in Asia with Agathe Sorato
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Agathe Sorato, who traveled solo for 4 months in Southeast Asia through Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, and shares her experience with us. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary Cycling alone for four months through Laos, Cambodia and Thailand: that’s the challenge taken up by Agathe […]

Coros Pace Pro test – Performance and value for money!
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I give you my opinion of the Coros Pace Pro, a GPS sports watch with many qualities that I’ve been testing for several months. Lightweight, high-performance, good battery life… You could well adopt it! Test video summary Our opinion in brief What I liked What I liked less How can Coros Pace […]

Feeding a professional cycling team with Justine Bailleul
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Justine Bailleul, aka @naturocuisto on Instagram, head chef with a professional cycling team, who shares with us her role with the riders and her invaluable nutritional advice for amateur cyclists. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode of the La Sportive Outdoor podcast, we […]

Test Osprey Eja Pro 55 – Ultralight AND comfortable hiking bag
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my complete test of the Osprey Eja Pro 55 backpack, an ultralight backpack that also manages to be comfortable! Here’s my verdict after several hikes in its company. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Osprey Eja Pro 55 backpack? […]

Key indicators for improving your running training
By Chloé Kappler

In running, the key to progress often lies in the way you train. This means learning to manage effort over time, adapting to the terrain and, above all, listening to your body. A number of tools, such as heart rate, speed (pace) and perception of effort/sensations, are simple benchmarks. Each offers a way of assessing […]

Freeing yourself on the trails: hiking for emancipation with Clémence Blot
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Clémence Blot, co-author of the guide Randonneuse, who explains how hiking can become a space of emancipation for women, and shares her advice on how to dare to take the plunge. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary Illustrator and mountain enthusiast Clémence Blot is co-author with […]

Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest test – The featherweight cycling windbreaker
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my test of the Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest for women, an ultra-lightweight windproof sleeveless vest designed for cycling. Here’s my detailed review. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Gorewear Ambient Windstopper? The Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest is a small, […]

La Traversée Verte by Morgane Lelièvre
By Laurène Philippot

A committed ultra-trail runner, Morgane Lelièvre ran across France from north to south, collecting garbage along the way. With 1,547 kilometers on the clock, 428 kg of waste collected, a dozen schools sensitized and countless encounters, she looks back on her adventure dubbed “La Traversée Verte”. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary […]

My Women’s Tour de France stage with Zwift – Race report
By Laurène Philippot

To take part in the Tour de France Women’s Stage with Zwift is to experience part of the Tour’s myth from the inside. For one day, hundreds of amateur cyclists come together on the roads used by the professionals, to share their passion and push back their limits. Here’s a look back at my experience […]