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What do we eat while cycling?

Certainly one of your most frequently asked questions! No, I don't carry tons of dehydrated food with me. I tend to eat the same thing as the inhabitants of the countries I cross… but there are still some things to remember!

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Cycle tourism: panniers or trailer?

After two of my four saddlebags unhooked and glided over a gravel road in Bolivia, I wondered if it wouldn't have been better to go with a trailer. After a long reflection, I weigh here the pros and cons of the two systems.

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Wild camping tips

Many of you send me questions about preparing for a long bike trip, and in particular about how wild camping works. Here are some tips to start demystifying this wonderful way to travel (and sleep!).

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Cycling: jumping into the water

Whether you dream of going around Lac Saint-Jean, going to Gaspésie via a panoply of paved roads or crossing the Andes mountain range, your concerns are probably the same as those of most cyclotravellers: having the right equipment , be in good enough shape, know your way around and know where to stop. Here are some tips to make your preparation easier.

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Family cycling: Terra tributa

It's one thing to go on an adventure alone or as a couple, it's quite another to embark on a cycle tour with children. I spoke to four families who nevertheless demonstrate that with a little preparation and adaptation, cycling remains the best way to travel and grow. Here is the fourth.

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Albania: in bikepacking paradise

The 40 kilometers of trails that separate the capital Tirana from the city of Croïa in the north are done in one day. They are also epic enough that I will remember them for years to come.

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