After sharing my preparation for the Embrunman with you, it’s time for the moment of truth! Immerse yourself in my account of the Embrunman 2025 race: a 16:15 epic between the lake of Embrun, the Izoard pass and an emotionally-charged marathon to become EmbrunWoman on this mythical XXL triathlon. If you’re interested, before this article […]
After needing to disconnect, I decided to take on the biggest challenge of my life: the Embrunman 2025. It’s often referred to as France’s toughest triathlon. Between excitement and apprehension, here’s the story of my 9-month preparation to become EmbrunWoman, from choosing a coach to reconnoitring the mythical Col de l’Izoard. Why choose the Embrunman […]
Between my love of long-distance trekking and my husband’s passion for mountain biking, bikepacking was an obvious choice! In preparation for a three-month gravel tour of North America, we decided to test our new bikes on the route of the Torino-Nice Rally (or Rallye Turin-Nice). Between mythical Alpine passes, military trails and wild bivouacs, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
In May 2024, I took part in the BikingMan Corsica, a 1,000 km ultracycling race, with 19,000 m of positive elevation gain, to be completed in less than 120 hours, and all in complete autonomy. Here are five essential lessons Corsica has taught me, beyond the breathtaking beauty of its landscapes. Photos in this article […]
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 […]
After a previous year devoted to cycling with my first Étape du Tour, I was keen to get back into triathlon. I was looking for a nice goal to continue the progression in my sporting challenges from year to year. My old coach whispered in my ear that the long version of the Alpe d’Huez […]
Cycling the Sahara has always been a dream of mine. But as I didn’t yet have the necessary knowledge, I wasn’t planning to embark on this adventure alone. Fortunately, Cyril, an expert on the Mauritanian desert, offered to accompany me on the crossing. With whom did I carry out this adventure in Mauritania? With Cyril, […]