Tips & Equipment

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 […]

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? […]

DIY – Make and transport your own bike cover for the train
By Emma Karslake

To travel by train in Europe with your bike, it’s often necessary to put it in a cover. In this article, I’ll show you how to make your own carrying case from a tarpaulin, or how to transform a cheap protective cover into a carrying case that’s easy to attach to your bike’s fork, so […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ventete aH-1 helmet test – Folding helmet for urban cyclists
By Emma Karslake

A foldable, inflatable bicycle helmet that takes up only 10% of its volume when deflated: incredible, isn’t it? I tested the Ventete aH-1 bike helmet and give you my opinion. Test video summary My summary What I liked What I liked less Who is this helmet for? The Ventete aH-1 has been designed to offer […]

Dismantle your bike to take the train – Complete tutorial + video
By Emma Karslake

Wearing a bike cover is essential for stress-free rail travel throughout Europe. It’s important to dismantle it correctly and take a few precautions. Here’s a detailed guide to help you do just that. Video tutorial The equipment 1. Dismantling the bike The maximum dimensions of a bike bag transported by train vary slightly from country […]