Biking

Stretching for cyclists – My yoga routine
By Candice Baroux

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to the Little Queen, spending a few hours in the saddle can be hard on the body. In this article, before you get on your bike and after a ride, discover my tips on how to best prepare your body before you ride and then relax it post-ride. […]

Travelling by bike solo – My tips for getting started
By Nathalie Baillon

Although traveling alone by bike can be frightening at first, it’s an extraordinary experience that can be full of surprises, provided you’re well prepared. Here’s my advice to help you get started! The fears of solo travel Loneliness One of the biggest obstacles to solo cycling is the fear of loneliness. Yet you never meet […]

Report on my 1st Ultra bike race – The Race Across France (RAF) 300
By Candice Baroux

In June, I completed my first ultra road bike race: the Race Across France (RAF) 300. I’m taking you with me on this adventure between Malaucène and Mandelieu la Napoule, a 300 km bike ride with 6,000 m of ascent. Candice’s video interview Listen to the podcast interview Why RAF 300? The idea had been […]

10 days bikepacking in Scotland – Trip report
By Nathalie Baillon

I’d been dreaming of cycling through the Scottish countryside for some time, with its many lakes surrounded by rolling green hills and the rugged coastline of the Highlands. Last May, I set off with my partner for Edinburgh, for ten days of bikepacking in Scotland. In this article, I share with you my day-by-day account […]

Annecy – Embrun in 2 days by road bike
By Candice Baroux

A long weekend on the calendar, an ultra-cycling race to prepare, two friends with a thirst for adventure: all the ingredients for a great pannier bike ride. I’m taking you on board this journey between Annecy and Embrun, which took us up some of the Alps’ most emblematic mountain passes (it wasn’t easy!). D-1 – […]

Preparing your first bikepacking trip – Practical guide
By Caroline Prigent

With summer, sunny weekends and long days ahead, it’s time to get started on something you’ve been wanting to do for some time: bikepacking! But where to start? Follow the guide I’ve prepared for you! How do I find routes for a bikepacking trip? The chosen route, commonly known as the trace, can be on […]