Tips & Equipment

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Tent for Bivouacking and Bikepacking
By Emma Karslake

Finding the perfect tent for backcountry camping or bikepacking is a delicate art of compromise. Freestanding or not, lightweight, packed size, wind resistance, or waterproofing—every technical criterion matters, but the best choice is ultimately a personal one. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll help you choose the right tent based on your activities and future outdoor […]

Travelling by plane with your bike: the complete guide to stress-free travel
By Geneviève Healey

As a Canadian, it’s hard not to envy European cyclists who ride almost year-round. It’s only a short step from there to wanting to take off with your own bike to experience this freedom. A step which, let’s face it, is daunting: how do you transport your bike by plane without breaking it? Which transport […]

Test Insta360 GO Ultra – The tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere!
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Which bike for bikepacking?
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Test Shokz OpenFit 2+ – Top earphones for sports!
By Laura Korth

As a music lover, I almost always run, ride and train with headphones on. So it didn’t take long before I took the Shokz OpenFit 2+ out into the field to test them in length and breadth. In this article, I give you my detailed opinion on these headphones designed for outdoor sports. My summary […]

Huawei FreeClip 2 test – Great all-round headphones
By Laurène Philippot

Here’s my review of the Huawei Freeclip 2, an open earphone with an innovative clip design. After several weeks of intensive testing, here’s my full review of these earphones, suitable for both everyday and sports use. My summary What I liked What I liked less How do you use the Huawei Freeclip 2? These headphones […]

Zwift Cog and Click test – My full review
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Cycling in all weathers – A practical guide to adapting to the weather
By Nathalie Baillon

Many cyclists are reluctant to go out when the weather turns fickle. Rain, wind, cold or heat, each weather condition presents its own specific challenges. Understanding the impact of outdoor conditions on the body, so you can adapt your equipment, manage your effort and adjust your diet, means you can train safely and enjoyably outdoors […]

Tips for getting started with automatic pedals
By Laurène Philippot

Automatic pedals are often the biggest source of stress for beginner cyclists! With Joséphine from Giant Strasbourg, we explain step by step how to get started without apprehension, with the right gestures and reflexes. Our video tips for getting started with car pedals Understanding the principle of automatic pedals First of all, a quick reminder: […]