Biking

Test the Brompton G-Line – The gravel version of the famous Brompton
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the G-line folding bike from the famous Brompton brand, a versatile bike designed to be used in both city and gravel mode. Here’s my full review after taking it out on a variety of trails! My summary What I liked What I liked less Test video summary How can Brompton’s G-Line be used? […]

Understanding the usefulness of HRmax, VO2max, MAS and HRV
By Chloé Kappler

When you start running, you quickly hear about HRmax, VO2max, MAS and HRV. These terms may seem technical, but they’re very useful for improving your training, progressing, managing your efforts and avoiding common mistakes, such as overtraining. Here’s a simple guide to what these indicators are for, even as a beginner runner. HRmax – Maximum […]

1,500km for women’s cycling with Alice Karsenti
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast, I welcome Alice Karsenti, who rode 1,500km from Barcelona to Paris to raise funds for an association encouraging women to enter the cycling professions. Watch the video Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode, Laurène Philippot welcomes Alice Karsenti, who cycled 1500 km from Barcelona to Paris […]

Test Gorewear Everyday Windstopper – A versatile windproof jacket!
By Laura Korth

The Gorewear Everyday Windstopper jacket is a comfortable, breathable multi-activity jacket that will protect us from light rain, but above all from the wind. This is the jacket I take out without question when the weather is cool and/or gray. After several weeks of testing, here’s my review of this Gorewear jacket. My summary What […]

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 […]

Test Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro – Super sporty connected watch!
By Laurène Philippot

I tested the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, an interesting connected watch for sportswomen thanks to its comprehensive health tracking, GPS and mapping. Here’s my full review and opinion of this watch, which offers particularly good value for money. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How can the Huawei […]

Digestive disorders during exercise – Possible causes and advice on how to avoid them
By Alice Leveque

Intestinal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting… If you’re an athlete, especially a runner, it’s highly likely that you’ve already experienced these digestive problems. In this article, I’d like to take a look at the main causes of digestive problems during exercise, and above all give you practical advice on how to prevent and avoid them in […]

Test the Liv Devote Advanced 2 – Versatile Gravel bike for women!
By Laurène Philippot

I’ve been testing the Liv Devote Advanced 2, a gravel bike specially designed for women for versatile use in both gravel and bikepacking. Here’s my full test and my opinion of this bike after several hundred kilometers on a variety of terrains! Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less How […]