Inspiration

Opening a bicycle café at the foot of Mont Ventoux: Vicky Carbonneau’s challenge
By Laurène Philippot

Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this latest episode of La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Vicky Carbonneau. Originally from Quebec, Vicky has lived in France for the past sixteen years. A former fashion professional, she has traded the catwalks for the slopes of the “Géant de Provence”, co-founding the Pista […]

Listen to your female body when you exercise with Blandine L’Hirondel
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed Blandine L’Hirondel, elite traileuse and gynecologist at the head of the Instagram account “La gynéco sportive”, which popularizes scientific knowledge related to the health of sportswomen. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this new episode of the podcast La […]

Overcoming disability through hiking and outdoor sports with Aurore Bailleul
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I spoke to Aurore Bailleul from the Hemera association, which organizes projects involving disabled and able-bodied people. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Podcast episode summary An accident is not the end, but the beginning of a new movement. In this new episode of […]

Torino-Nice Rally en Gravel: 12-day bikepacking epic through the Alps
By Camille Monjaret

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 […]

Acrobatic paragliding at the highest level with Maud Perrin
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast from La Sportive Outdoor, I welcome paragliding champion Maud Perrin, to share with us her journey and her vision of her sport. Listen to the podcast Watch the interview with Maud Perrin Episode summary In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Maud Perrin. At the age of 25, […]

Lake Annecy swimming adventure (story + practical info)
By Emma Karslake

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 […]

Feminizing the bike industry with Ophélie Laffuge from Femmes à vélo
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Daring to change your life at 40 to become a mountain leader with Hélène Mathieu
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Make your mark as a mechanic and restore vintage bikes with Laureline
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]