May-June 2022

Podium

Geneviève Jeanson: second chance

Rebuilding herself. This is the arduous task that Geneviève Jeanson has set herself in recent years. After the abuse, the denial, the media hounding, then the silence, the disgraced cycling star is back on stage like you've never seen her before. Humble and visibly radiant, she wants to help athletes who are going through the ordeal she knows all too well.

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Cycling in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Best European destination 2022, historic city center reserved for cyclists and pedestrians, 300 km of cycle paths and more under construction. Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, is motivated and inspiring.

Appointments

Quebec-style gravel biking

Having climbed the equivalent of three times the Alpe d'Huez around the Massif du Sud, tasted a beaver tail somewhere in the Green Mountains near Sutton, and followed the curves of the Rouge river, it's safe to say that there are as many definitions of mountain biking in Quebec as there are rendezvous where garnotte is in the spotlight.

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GBC 500, or how to get out of your comfort zone

Taking to the roads of the Eastern Townships on our gravel bikes for five days was one of the best experiences of 2021. The event was an emotional and physical ping-pong: we sweated profusely on a series of climbs that pushed us to our limits, but what a pleasure! The refreshment stations were exceptional, the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful, and the people we met were extremely friendly. That's the Gravel Bikepacking Challenge 500.

Destinations

Les chemins de traverse: the Défi 808 Bonneville in the Laurentidess
+ Jonathan on the Route verte: The wild side of the Outaouais
+ The Trans-Canada Highway in five trail breaks

Techno

The assault on the city

There's every reason to conquer the city with your bike. Whether it's utilitarian, minimalist or robust, the most important thing is that it's practical. Here are some bikes and accessories that could make the ride a pleasure.

Bike test

T-Lab X3: titanium, king of the garnish

A wide range of materials is available for cyclists who want a high-performance gravel bike with their own specific characteristics. The choice is between robustness and comfort, stiffness and lightness. Would a titanium frame be a good candidate to meet all these criteria? To find out, there's nothing like trying it out. That's what we did, with a T-Lab X3 that we picked up directly from the Montreal manufacturer's workshop.

Health

Nutrition and performance for women

Men and women differ in terms of body composition, muscle mass and exercise physiology. Do these differences influence their performance? And do they require special attention to dietary intake? Here's an overview.

+ The importance of strengthening the pelvic floor
+ What to do in the event of injury

Equipment

Great comfort

The various products presented here contribute to your comfort in different ways. You and your bike will be equipped from head to toe.

Training

Bedtime!

If, in your list of priorities, sleep comes after shopping for carbon wheels, handing out kudos on Strava and shaving your legs, read the following five points.