Inspiration

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Carnets de Claire #4 – An outstanding 2nd ecotrail
By Claire Verzaux

Every significant race deserves to be told. If I take the time to tell you a bit of my story, it’s above all to encourage every suffering person to offer themselves a resurrection with a simple pair of sneakers. For those of you who are just discovering me, my name is Claire, I’m 38 and […]

Amalia Debarges – The life of a young professional cyclist
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Amalia Debarges, young pro cyclist with the UAE team. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode of the podcast, Laurène Philippot has the pleasure of welcoming Amalia Debarges, pro cyclist with the UAE team, who shares her journey with us, from her […]

Mont-Blanc immersion with Emma Deguara
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Emmanuelle Salambo-Deguara, who made the film Immersion Mont-Blanc, in which she shares her adventure around Mont-Blanc: the tour of Mont-Blanc by trail with two friends and her ascent of Mont-Blanc. She tells us more about this wonderful adventure for women! Watch the video Listen to the podcast […]

5 reasons to cycle the Vélobuissonnière (V44)
By Laurène Philippot

Looking for nature, culture, small villages and gentle escapes? I rode the Vélobuissonnière (V44), which runs 240 km from Alençon to Saumur. Here are 5 good reasons to pedal it for your next cycling trip in France! 1. Cross three regions in one trip La Vélobuissonnière is a 240 km itinerary linking Normandy, Sarthe and […]

Cycling solo in Poland – Sophie Planque’s Terra incognita
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Sophie Planque, adventurer and filmmaker, who shares with us her vision of exporation and discovery, as well as her journey “Ma Terra Incognita”, a solo cycling trip in Poland in the footsteps of her roots. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this new […]