Biking

Crossing the Sahara in Mauritania by bike
By Nathalie Baillon

Cycling the Sahara has always been a dream of mine. But as I didn’t yet have the necessary knowledge, I wasn’t planning to embark on this adventure alone. Fortunately, Cyril, an expert on the Mauritanian desert, offered to accompany me on the crossing. With whom did I carry out this adventure in Mauritania? With Cyril, […]

How many kilometers a day when bikepacking?
By Laurène Philippot

How many kilometers per day should you allow for a cycling trip? It’s obviously difficult to give a universal answer to this question, as there are so many criteria to take into account. In general, a cyclotourist covers around 50 to 80 km per day, but this is only an average. In this article, I […]

Test of the Reines cycling shorts – Menstrual cycling shorts
By Laurène Philippot

Introducing the cycling shorts for women cyclists from French brand Reines, which are both technical and aesthetic, and can be worn on or off your period. Here’s my review after a full test. Test video summary My summary I liked I liked it less How do I use the Reines short cycling shorts? The Reines […]

Test Adidas Velosamba – My favorite SPD cleat cycling sneakers!
By Laurène Philippot

Adidas Velosamba. Here’s a sneaker model I found after a lot of research. I wanted to find cycling shoes with cleats (for automatic pedals) that would be comfortable enough for me to walk in, but that would also look like urban sneakers rather than cycling shoes… I’ve been using these shoes for several years. Here’s […]

5 bikepacking events to discover in 2025
By Caroline Prigent

In recent years, new bikepacking events have sprung up to satisfy our insatiable thirst for adventure by bike. Bikepacking is the best way to discover the world in a different way, whether you’re itinerant, riding at your own pace or looking for a personal challenge. It combines adventure, freedom and exploration, and is accessible to […]

Mila Colas – Cycling with a baby
By Laurène Philippot

In this interview, I invited Mila Colas from the Un monde à vélo website to share with us her experience of traveling by bike with a baby. Initial fears, advice, equipment, benefits of bike travel for parents and child… Mila looks back on her travels with her daughter, and gives us plenty of tips and […]

Test of the Rapha Explore Bar Bag handlebar bag
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present the Rapha Explore Bar Bag, which I use on my road bike. I give you my opinion on this small, lightweight pannier after a comprehensive test lasting several years. Test video summary My summary I liked I liked it less How do I use the Rapha Explore Bar Bag? The […]

What kind of diet is best for recovery?
By Alice Leveque

Eating well after exercise is essential to allow the body to recover properly. This is especially true when your effort has been intense (training, running, cycling, trail running…) or when you’ve been training and competing for a long time. In this article, I’ll guide you so that you know which foods to eat and when. […]

Testing the Restrap Bar Pack 10L handlebar bag
By Laurène Philippot

In this article, I present the Restrap Bar Pack 10L handlebar bag. I give you my opinion on this bikepacking pannier after a comprehensive test lasting over 2 years. Test video summary My summary I liked I liked it less What use is the Restrap 10L handlebar bag? The Restrap Bar Pack 10L handlebar bag […]