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Prepare (and succeed!) your 1st bivouac with Candie Trier
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcomed Candie Trier from Les Géonautrices website to share with us all her tips for making your first bivouac and enjoying it! Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary Here’s a summary of the tips you’ll find in the episode. What basic equipment is essential for […]

DIY – Make and transport your own bike cover for the train
By Emma Karslake

To travel by train in Europe with your bike, it’s often necessary to put it in a cover. In this article, I’ll show you how to make your own carrying case from a tarpaulin, or how to transform a cheap protective cover into a carrying case that’s easy to attach to your bike’s fork, so […]

Test Gorewear Everyday Windstopper – A versatile windproof jacket!
By Laura Korth

The Gorewear Everyday Windstopper jacket is a comfortable, breathable multi-activity jacket that will protect us from light rain, but above all from the wind. This is the jacket I take out without question when the weather is cool and/or gray. After several weeks of testing, here’s my review of this Gorewear jacket. My summary What […]

My favorite mental preparation tools – The concentration bubble
By Sandra Holtz

Would you like to discover effective, easy-to-use mental preparation tools? Then this section is for you! Today, I’m telling you the story of Lina, who loved building her “concentration bubble”. Systematic competition failures I remember our first date very well. Lina was 9 years old. She practices figure skating at a high level. It was […]

My experience on the Gravel Sarthe Tour
By Nathalie Baillon

Having come to Sarthe last time to break the women’s distance record in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, I only saw the 4.2km circuit. This time, there’s no time limit. The idea is to enjoy and discover the Sarthe on its trails during the Gravel Sarthe Tour organized by Passionné Mans Gravel. Introducing the […]

A look back at the Desertus Bikus with Geneviève Healey
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Geneviève Healey, a passionate ultra-cyclist who shares with us her experience of the Desertus Bikus, a 1,400km race across Spain. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary 1,400 kilometers by bike across Spain? That’s the challenge taken up by Geneviève Healey, a passionate ultracyclist, whom […]

Test Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro – Super sporty connected watch!
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, an interesting connected watch for sportswomen thanks to its comprehensive health tracking, GPS and mapping. Here’s my full review and opinion of this watch, which offers particularly good value for money. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How can the Huawei […]

Digestive disorders during exercise – Possible causes and advice on how to avoid them
By Alice Leveque

Intestinal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting… If you’re an athlete, especially a runner, it’s highly likely that you’ve already experienced these digestive problems. In this article, I’d like to take a look at the main causes of digestive problems during exercise, and above all give you practical advice on how to prevent and avoid them in […]

“K2 Mon amour” with Liv Sansoz
By Laurène Philippot

In July 2024, Liv Sansoz climbed K2 without oxygen, before descending in a tandem paraglider with Zeb Roche. A world first, recounted in the film K2 mon amour. She looks back on this committed expedition, with its physical challenges, strong emotions and the human bonds forged at high altitude. Watch the video Listen to the […]