Some bikes are chosen for their weight, others for their performance or the reputation emblazoned on the down tube. And then there’s Émeline Parizel’s bike. A gravel bike with a […] Read more →
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Features, interviews and in-depth reports from the cycling and triathlon world.
Rumors Surrounding the 2027 Etape du Tour
With just a few days to go before the official presentation of the 2027 Tour de France, scheduled for October 22, rumors are beginning to take shape regarding the next Étape du […] Read more →
Bike Check #008 | Yann Payen: Built to Go the Distance
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →
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 […] Read more →