A former elite runner who competed in road racing and was already very strong in time trials in the 1990s and 2000s, Yann Payen has never really stopped striving for […] Lire la suite →
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Features, interviews and in-depth reports from the cycling and triathlon world.
Inner tubes: Latex and TPU—what are the advantages over butyl?
Although often overlooked when it comes to optimizing a bike, inner tubes do have a measurable impact on weight and rolling resistance. Switching from butyl to latex or TPU can save a […] Lire la suite →
Bike Check #007 | Dany Maffeïs: The Very Special Agent
For our Issue 007, we absolutely had to feature someone a little out of the ordinary. Dany Maffeïs is one of those cyclists who can do just about anything: ride […] Lire la suite →
Tubeless: Where Does the Technology Really Stand?
Long considered difficult to install, high-maintenance, and sometimes disappointing on the road, tubeless tires have come a long way in recent years. Wider tires, lower pressures, compatible rims, more effective sealants, and […] Lire la suite →
Is Pogacar killing the Tour de France?
I never would have imagined writing these words. For decades, the month of July set the pace for my days. Like so many cycling fans, I was so immersed in the Tour […] Lire la suite →
Can we really ride the same bike as the pros?
Every time a new top-of-the-line model is unveiled—one used by professional cyclists but also available for sale to the general public—the same debate resurfaces. On one side are enthusiasts who dream of […] Lire la suite →
Embargoes: Behind the Scenes of a Strange Game Between Brands and the Media
Why do all websites publish their articles at exactly 9 a.m.? Why do some new releases seem to come out all on the same day? And why do journalists sometimes talk about […] Lire la suite →
Jeff Zell: Behind PANARACER Tires Lies a Vision for Cycling
We thought we were going to talk about tires. Instead, we mostly talked about bikes. Mountain biking, Japanese culture, gravel, performance, confidence, pressure, tubeless, fun, and that strange way modern cycling sometimes […] Lire la suite →
How Romain François tells the stories of sports heroes
We thought we were talking about television. Instead, we discovered a whole new world. A world of camera bikes, helicopters, flight plans, missed shots, silences, moments captured on instinct, and decisions made […] Lire la suite →
Antoine Orchampt and the Chaumont Mountain Bike Challenge
Wednesday, May 27, 2026. There’s no starting line yet. No announcer yet. No paddock packed with international teams, nor barrier tape stretched across […] Lire la suite →