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 […]
Here’s a test of theInsta360 GO Ultra, a tiny action camera that promises to revolutionize the way we film our outings. As a passionate but “lambda” user, I wanted to see if it lived up to its promise of simplicity for trail riding, cycling, hiking and even cross-country skiing. Here’s my opinion after several months […]
Signing up for a cyclosportive is often an important step in your cycling career. While taking the start of a cycling race can be a daunting prospect, especially when you’re taking part for the first time, progressive preparation adapted to your level will enable you to tackle the race with confidence and, above all, with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I tested the Zwift Cog & Click, a solution designed to simplify gear shifting on home trainers. Here’s my full review of this system, which I’ve installed on my home trainer and with which I’ve already done many Zwift sessions. My summary What I liked What I liked less How can Zwift Cog & Click […]
In this episode of the podcast, I welcomed Estelle Fischer to tell us about her adventure on the Cyclo du Tour du Mont-Blanc, a legendary cycling race! Listen to the podcast Watch the interview Episode summary In this new episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, we meet Estelle, a cyclist from Alsace who braved […]
In this episode of the Sportive Outdoor podcast, I spoke to Pauline Corlobé, former top-level BMX athlete and physiotherapist specializing in bike fitting, to find out all about the adjustments you need to make on your bike to get the right position. Listen to the podcast Watch the video interview Episode summary In this episode, […]