Report
Québec Bikepacking Traverse: the great crossing
The Quebec Bikepacking Traverse is a 3000 km route currently under development. It's nothing less than the crossing of Quebec by the least explored roads and paths. It's a discovery of the province's forest and maritime heritage, and above all proof that this territory is an ideal exploration ground for bikepacking. Our collaborator Marie-Pierre Savard took advantage of the summer of 2020 to ride a large part of it between Gatineau and Percé. For us, she selected a few images from her photo album to tell the story of her journey.
Podium
Lauriane Genest: pure speed
Laurianne returns from Tokyo with a medal. She tells us about her experience on the Japanese velodrome.
My star
Zach Richard: his life doesn't end here
His sisters tell his story. Zach was a young man with a passion for cycling and travel. He died at the age of 20 of a heart attack last June, but continues to guide his family and friends.
Destinations
Jonathan on the Route verte: an island and its river
Why not take advantage of autumn for an urban stroll. The city of Montreal lends itself well to the experience, especially in the company of Jonathan B. Roy.
Les chemins de traverse: from garnotte to Quebec City?
North of the Old Capital, there's a huge forested area tailor-made for legravel bikes.
Ending the season on a high note
Before you hang up your bike for good, one last autumn hurrah is in order, whatever your cycling discipline. Vélo Mag offers you a selection of escapes in close proximity to major centers.
Prologue
The world is a bike
Velo-City took place in Lisbon in 2021. Here are the favorites of Jean-François Rheault, editor of Vélo Mag, who has just returned from this major event for cycling enthusiasts.
Techno
Finding the right shoe
It's not easy to choose the right bike shoe for you. The different components and materials used in its manufacture play a significant role in that neuralgic moment when the energy of your pedal stroke is transmitted to the bike. Here are a few things to consider before making your choice. We also had the chance to test 19 road models. See what we think in the table below.
Fatbike: can't wait for winter!
The biking season never ends, thanks to fatbikes that take over as soon as the first snow falls. The following accessories, bikes, destinations and events will make your winter a memorable one.
Bike tests
Devinci Marshall: a gateway to the trails
For our tests, manufacturers tend to provide us with their top-of-the-range bikes, just to show off their know-how, although they also offer more affordable versions. Devinci's Marshall stands out from the crowd: it's a trail bike at an affordable price, aimed at cyclists who want to get their feet wet without compromising on overall bike quality.
Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90: a 40th anniversary celebrated in style
This year, the legendary Canadian brand Rocky Mountain celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new iteration of its all-purpose bike: the Instinct. We had the chance to test the Carbon 90 model with 29" wheels.
Nutrition
Good taste athletes of experience
Health
- Cyclists' weak points
- The end-of-season blues
Training
Winter training à la carte