When a bike starts making noise, gears are shifting less smoothly, or an overhaul is needed before the season starts, many cyclists ask the same questions: how to arrange the...
Being caught in the rain is never pleasant, no matter the outing. But while in the city you can quickly go home, change, and warm up, bikepacking is a very...
In the city, a slight play, a worn chain, or a less effective brake often go unnoticed. But during bikepacking, gravel touring, or a multi-day cycling trip in France, even...
Just a few years ago, when looking for a versatile bike for rides outside the city, the choice almost automatically gravitated towards a mountain bike. Today, the gravel bike has...
First bike trips rarely begin with multi-day routes through the Alps or Normandy. Most of the time, it all starts with a simple idea: get out of the city, pack...
In France, cycling has long been an established mode of daily transportation. In Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region, it's used for commuting to work, university, getting around the city,...
The drivetrain is one of the most heavily used systems on a bicycle. It is constantly exposed to water, dust, sand, road grime, and old grease residue. In Parisian conditions,...
The precision of gear changes and the quality of braking largely depend on the condition of the cables and housing. However, many cyclists only pay attention when gears start shifting...
Even in the most bike-friendly cities, you often have to get to your starting point by car, train, metro, or plane. Some take the Transilien to ride in the forests...
Gravel rides are rarely limited to asphalt or dirt roads. During a single outing, you can cycle through city streets, park paths, forest trails, and gravel sections, sometimes needing to...
Just a few years ago, a cycling app was only used to track workouts. Today, usage has completely changed: the smartphone has become a real urban mobility tool. A good...
Gravel routes around Paris and in Île-de-France require not only a suitable bike but also comfortable shoes. The selection from Routes and Roads includes a variety of models, designed for...
Choosing tires is one of the most effective ways to change the behavior of a gravel bike. The same bike can feel very different depending on the tires fitted. This...
