Quick summary: 🚴 Ultracycling is the art of cycling for a long time, alone facing oneself and the elements. ⚡ Getting off to a good start: mental preparation, tested equipment, appropriate nutrition and sleep management....

Photos: © Thibaut Marot /Quentin Degrenelle World first ascent of Jannu East (7,468 m) Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean achieve a historic ascent in alpine style On October 15, 2025 , French mountaineers Benjamin Védrines...

There are those who ride to break records, and those who ride to get lost—or rather, to find themselves. Bivouak.cc belongs to this second group: those who see cycling as much more than a sport,...

During your outdoor adventures, whether hiking, trekking, or camping, food plays a crucial role. Freeze-dried meals offer a practical, lightweight, and nutritious solution to meet the energy needs of adventurers. Here's a detailed guide to...

Guillaume Poinsot wins the GRAAALPS and shares his experience: strategy, pushing his limits, nutrition, mental strength… and a milestone reached in his career.

Bikepacking is cycling adventure in its purest form: freedom, autonomy, and endless landscapes. But to ensure the experience remains a pleasure, there's one golden rule: travel light . Every gram counts. Less weight means more...

Nestled in the heart of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Millau has become a true epicenter of gravel riding in France in recent years. This corner of Aveyron paradise combines breathtaking landscapes, an exceptional...

Previously held by Kilian Jornet, Benjamin Védrines set a new speed record for the ascent and descent of Mont Blanc. Starting from the church in Chamonix, he reached the summit at 4,809 meters and returned...

🏕️ Bivouac: essential accessories not to forget Going on a bivouac is a chance to enjoy a wild escape, far from noise and screens. But to ensure the adventure remains a pleasure, it's best not...

Benjamin Védrines , COOKNRUN ambassador, completed the entire Queyras solo ski touring crossing. A huge feat! In a few figures, that's 12,330 D+, 138km in just 2 days 😱 . Anyone who does a bit...

"I was born in Angers in 1988 and grew up facing the river on the banks of the Loire. My background in history and heritage studies, as well as learning foreign languages such as English,...

The Grandes Jorasses climbed by three climbers in five days. A route never repeated. This is the setting and the action of a great adventure such as mountaineering sometimes offers us. "We tell ourselves we...