The ultimate GPS bike computer: test of the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar

The new GARMIN Edge 1040 Solar Yes, it recharges itself and yes, it helps you lay watt bombs when you go out on a Sunday. Well, you still have to push on the pedals. But the new Garmin Edge 1040 Solar has a whole host of new features and I was delighted to try them out (and to get my mates all excited). Let's start with the unboxing: an experience, as usual. Discover the product…

Are the latest Garmin Rally RS200s worth it?

Are the latest Garmin Rally RS200s worth it? Brand new and beautiful! Garmin very recently launched not one but three new pairs of pedals. The Garmin Rally RS200s all feature a power sensor, of course. Enough to compare himself to Filippo Ganna in a Giro d'Italia time trial... or not! These three pairs, dedicated respectively to MTB and Road (Shimano SPD-SL and Look KEO), come in two…

Safety first and foremost: test of the Garmin Varia RCT715

I'm testing the Garmin Varia RCT715 for you I must admit, I'm a fan of the Varia concept. Even though I'm 1.95m tall, have sprinter's thighs, fluorescent socks and take up a lot of space on the road, I feel much safer with a flashing light under my saddle and small dots blinking on my cycling computer telling me where the cars are. So I was like a kid at the thought of discovering not only a…

Garmin Edge 840 Solar: the world’s best GPS?

Garmin's Spring Surprise: Introducing the Edge 840 Solar Picture this. It's a regular day, and suddenly a package from Garmin arrives unannounced. It feels like Christmas came early, right in the middle of spring! Garmin has just launched the Edge 840 Solar and the Edge 540 units, but guess what? They sent me the "big boy" version - the Edge 840 Solar. This package had me and every other…

La Tour Genève Triathlon

La Tour Genève Triathlon Let's be honest, I'm a triathlon training-aholic, I love pushing the limits of pain and I love coffee outings, but I've never been an aficionado of putting on a bib every weekend. Why? I don't know if there's one reason that's more important than another, but mainly I don't like planning and reserving my life for the next 6 months... I've lived in Switzerland…

The Haute Route des Alpes

The Haute Route des Alpes What? 787kms, 20650m d+ according to the roadbook - 743.86kms and 18.737m d+ according to my Garmin! WTF? Have I missed something? Or have I really done the entire Haute Route des Alpes 2018?!!! F*ck yes, I'm sure I did.... OK so I may have taken the inside on a few downhill bends here and there. Forgetting for a minute that I'm not really a pro.... Or maybe the…

Do you Conti GP 5000 or not?

Do you Conti GP 5000 or not? When it comes to talking about road bikes, there are a few classic subjects that come up again and again. Disc brakes or not? 23 or 25 tyres? etc... If you've been following me for a while, you'll already know that I love these debates! Will the Conti GP 4000 S II vs. GP5000 become one of them? 3.30am: who set the alarm? Oh yeah, that was me. It's time to…

10 proven ways to boost your training motivation

10 proven ways to boost your training motivation Are you ready to take on the challenge of training for a triathlon, a Gran Fondo, or the Haute Route? If so, congratulations! You're in for an incredibly rewarding experience. But let's be real, if it was easy, everyone would do it. Between the long hours of training, early morning swims, and grueling hours on the bike, you won't be…

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