When it comes to cycling today, there are all kinds of styles and ways of dressing. The “cycling” style is definitely becoming a fashion trend. However, one of the essential elements of our ensemble is the helmet, of course! We all agree…
This season we wanted to review different shoes since a lot of people were asking for it. The Bontrager foray is a versatile cycling shoe perfect for trail riding, cyclocross and gravel and it is perfect for me. For this review I decided to test them for gravel biking. When I received the shoes, the first thing I observed was how sturdy the shoes looked. Over the course of my testing, it really did not disappoint at this level. From heavy rocks to a hard fall, the Foray did not flinch at all. The scuff saver is…
The more I ride my gravel bike and the more demanding I am on cycling computers. When Hammerhead requested that I test the Karoo 2 for them I must confess that I happy to do so. After about 1200 km of hard tests, here is my review: In my opinion, a cycling computer needs to be easy to use, easily readable, resistant and user friendly. Hammerhead is a technology company with a mission to inspire & empower all people to unlock their athletic potential through…
In the past weeks, I had the chance to test the San Juan Raglan jersey from Etnies. We are at the beginning of the season, but here in Quebec the weather is very changeable, so I was able to test it in…
The best chain lube for your bike depends on the conditions you’re riding in. Any friction or resistance within the chain can have an impact on how efficiently your power is used. In order to limit friction between the chain and the…
When I was approached to test some Etnies mountain bike clothes, I had the chance to try the San Juan Raglan shirt and the Big Ride Overshort. The two pieces work perfectly together and give me comfort and style when I go…
For me lights are essential to be properly seen whether it is day or night but sometimes they are not powerful enough. This is where the Blackburn design click USB comes in. One of the advantages of these lights is that they are rechargeable with a usb plug. How many times did we toss away battery operated lights in the drawer because it was a race to find batteries? For me, too many times. They state that in flash mode they will last…
I had just come back from a long bikepacking trip and my bike had some pretty caked on mud and sand, not to mention a few greasy spots. I also just bought the bike so I needed to give it a little…
