Paddling in Lake Annecy could not be easier, but swimming across it takes some preparation. In this article, I tell you about my adventure and propose a rather special map of the lake. Is swimming a funny idea? When you travel by car, bike or on foot, you usually know where you’re allowed to go […]
In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, and as part of the Podcasthon, I spoke to Ophélie Laffuge, president of the association Les Femmes à vélo, about the state of play and the challenges of feminizing the cycling industry in France. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary As part of a […]
Looking for a daypack? Here’s my full review of the Deuter AC Lite 21 backpack, which I’ve tested and really like! My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Deuter AC Lite 21 backpack? The Deuter AC lite 21 SL backpack is a daypack adapted to women ‘s morphology […]
Contemplative or speed fan? Comfort-oriented or minimalist? Depending on your personality, your desires and your morphology, one type of bike will suit you better than another. To help you choose your bikepacking bike, here’s a quick overview of the main categories of bikepacking bikes. The main categories of travel bikes To choose the bike that’s […]
In an episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, Laurène welcomes Hélène Mathieu, a woman with a singular career path who decided, at the dawn of her forties, to make the mountains her permanent office. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary Now a mountain guide in the Briançonnais region, Hélène shares her […]
The MT 500 Air hiking backpack is a fairly versatile backpack, suitable for multi-day hikes. It’s available for men, but also in a women’s model with a specific cut. This is the one I tested and give you my opinion! As is often the case with Décathlon products, I think it’s a great piece of […]
“I’d like to learn how to bounce back after a failure “, ” I can’t stop brooding when I’ve failed “, ” I’m unable to deal with my frustration if things don’t go as I planned ” … These are just a few examples of what I often hear in consultation and which testify to […]
In this episode of the La Sportive Outdoor podcast, I welcomed Laureline, head of vintage bike repair and restoration shop Vintage Queen Bike Repair, who shares her adventures as a vintage bike mechanic on YouTube and Instagram. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary Laureline, cycle mechanic and content creator at the head […]
As a music lover, I almost always run, ride and train with headphones on. So it didn’t take long before I took the Shokz OpenFit 2+ out into the field to test them in length and breadth. In this article, I give you my detailed opinion on these headphones designed for outdoor sports. My summary […]