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Doing good by bike
Your bike is more than a performance object. It can also be used to transform the world, as these three examples from across Quebec demonstrate.
Cycling in Tirana, Albania
Four stories in terra incognita. What about Albania? The country was locked up under a heavy Communist dictatorship for 45 years. So it's a terra incognita. Not so for our traveler Jonathan B. Roy, who explored it from four different angles. Roy, who explored it from four different angles.
Destinations
Les chemins de traverse: Petite Nation via its garnotte bed
With its proximity to major centers, abundance of byways and vast, sparsely populated territory, Petite Nation is tailor-made for gravel biking.
Jonathan on Route verte: the diversity of the Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships offer every option to the cycling enthusiast, from Sunday strolls to the rugged challenges prized by the amateur cyclist. I explore some of this great potential by riding on bike paths, gravel roads and even a few pump track curves!
Nutrition
The ketone revolution
There's a lot of talk in the pro peloton these days about - and use of - ketones, a revolutionary new supplement. It's said to enable the body to draw on fat reserves faster than carbohydrates. The idea of using these exogenous ketones is obviously popular with many athletes, including cyclists. But let's take a closer look.
Training
Supersapiens, the next big thing?
On the face of it, the idea behind this latest gadget is seductive: to measure the amount of sugar circulating in the blood in order to optimize sports nutrition. In reality, however, there are many drawbacks.
Health
Making the right choices
Yippee! Spring is back! While we all hope for a fall- and injury-free cycling season, no one is immune to this wonderful sport. Do you know what to do in the event of a contusion, sprain or other traumatic injury? Ask yourself the following questions before looking at the answers. You may be surprised.
Is the country cyclist happier than the city cyclist?
Riding outdoors has always been good for you, physically and mentally. And there's a good chance that your cycling outings have to some extent protected you from anxiety and depression since the onset of the pandemic and its accompanying restrictive measures.
Prologue
Cycling is the future of’Homo sapiens
Okay, my petticoat is sticking out. I've been convinced for a long time. Nevertheless, the news of the last two years points in this direction. During this pandemic, which is dragging on like an old episode of La petite vie, the number of bicycle trips has exploded.
A cyclist's life
Through the various bikes of our columnist David Desjardins, we pass through the major periods of his life. This one is particularly intense.
Wildlife: Kona Fire Mountain, 1998.
Podium
Gabrielle Pilote Fortin: not even afraid
After major contractual setbacks and a serious racing accident, Gabrielle Pilote Fortin is back in the spotlight with the new Cofidis women's team. With her fist raised. With the desire to make a splash.