Biking

Feeding a professional cycling team with Justine Bailleul
By Laurène Philippot

In this podcast episode, I welcome Justine Bailleul, aka @naturocuisto on Instagram, head chef with a professional cycling team, who shares with us her role with the riders and her invaluable nutritional advice for amateur cyclists. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode of the La Sportive Outdoor podcast, we […]

Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest test – The featherweight cycling windbreaker
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present my test of the Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest for women, an ultra-lightweight windproof sleeveless vest designed for cycling. Here’s my detailed review. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How do I use the Gorewear Ambient Windstopper? The Gorewear Ambient Windstopper vest is a small, […]

My Women’s Tour de France stage with Zwift – Race report
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

French Road 66 – Feedback from Estelle Hemery
By Laurène Philippot

She discovered cycling during confinement, and three years later is cycling solo across France. Estelle Hemery completed French Road 66 – a 1066 km ultra-cycling race – in less than three days. Here’s the story of a sporting and mental challenge, and of self-discovery along the way. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode […]

5 reasons to go mountain biking in Remiremont, Vosges
By Nathalie Baillon

Looking for a mountain biking holiday in unspoilt natural surroundings, far from the hustle and bustle of the crowds? Come and discover Remiremont, a charming little town in the heart of the “Vosges Secrètes”. Here are 5 reasons to choose this destination for your next mountain biking vacation. Video overview See this post on Instagram […]

Urinating standing up? I’ve tested the La Marinette standing peepee
By Laurène Philippot

The La Marinette reusable pee-debout is an accessory designed to enable women to urinate standing up. I tested it, asked the team’s healthcare professionals for their opinion and here’s my complete feedback! How is La Marinette used? The Marinette is a pee-debout (also known as a urinal or portable urinal) designed to solve a recurring […]

Invoxia Bike Tracker test – Our opinion on this GPS tracker for bikes
By Emma Karslake

I tested Invoxia’s Bike Tracker over several weeks spent cycling in France and Germany. Here’s my verdict on its performance and ease of use. My summary What I liked What I liked less Video summary How can Invoxia’s Bike Tracker be used? Invoxia’s Bike Tracker lets you geotag your bike at all times. The small […]

Julbo Intensity Spectron HD sports sunglasses – Our opinion
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the Julbo Intensity sports sunglasses with Spectron HD lenses, versatile eyewear designed for dynamic sports. I give you my detailed opinion after a few months’ use for cycling and trail running. My summary What I liked What I liked less Test video summary How do I use Julbo Intensity eyewear? Julbo Intensity sunglasses […]

5 things I learned from my BikingMan Corsica ultra-cycling race
By Geneviève Healey

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 […]